Renaissance, Rebirth, Revival - 1st Annual Artists' Contest

Published: Mon, 04/02/12

Renaissance, Rebirth, Revival - 

1st Annual Artists' Contest

Call for New Jersey Artists - Deadline: April 27th, 2012

RSI Bank presents: A Juried Exhibition of New Jersey Artists.  $4,500.00 in prizes will be awarded to 5 winning entries (1 winning entry per artist only). Reception: Sunday, May 20th  2012.

The purpose of this exhibition is to showcase artists living in New Jersey. All works submitted should reflect the theme of Renaissance, Rebirth or Revival (a renewal of life, vigor, commerce, interest or hope).

Prizes

$2,500 Award for Best in Show
$1,000 Award for Excellence
$500 Award for Merit
(2) $250 Honorable Mentions

Eligibility                                                            

The exhibition is open to artists living in New Jersey. Artists must be a minimum age of 18 to enter.

Entry Fee                                                        

Entry Fee is $10 for up to three entries. All entry fees are non-refundable and proceeds will be donated to Arts Guild New Jersey.

Deadline For Submissions      

Friday, April 27th, 2012

Sales & Insurance                                                                   

All artwork will be insured for its declared value while on the premises. Artists are responsible for insuring their work during transit to and from RSI Bank.  All artwork submitted and accepted must be for sale. RSI Bank will collect a 10% commission on all sales made. The commissions will be donated to Arts Guild New Jersey.

Jury Panel                                                                             

The jury panel will examine all entries submitted and select those which are to be accepted for exhibition. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email. All artworks accepted and exhibited will be eligible for "in person" review by the jury panel. Cash prizes will be awarded based on the jury's "in person" review of all accepted and exhibited artworks. All winners will be notified via email.

Jurors                                                                                                       

Dr. Virginia Butera - Director Theresa A. Maloney Art Gallery. Chair-Arts and Music Dept.,
College of St. Elizabeth
Rachael Faillace - MFA Mason Gross School of the Arts, Executive Director, Rahway Arts District
Donna Gustafson - Director of Exhibitions, Hunterdon Art Museum. Chief Curator, American Federation of Arts

Calendar of Events

April 27th - Deadline for Submissions
April 30 - May 10th - Acceptance Notices Sent
May 11th & 12th - In Person Delivery of Work
May 20th - Exhibit Opens 11:00am - 4:00pm
June 24th - Exhibit Closes
Week of June 25th - In Person Pick-Up

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