CALL FOR ENTRIEs: Imagining Democracy

THE PARKERSBURG ART CENTER INVITES ALL ARTISTS LIVING within a 90 mile radius of Parkersburg to submit work for IMAGINING DEMOCRACY, A JURIED EXHIBIT.

Opening Reception: Friday, August 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The show will be in the South Gallery of the PAC August 9-September 6.  An exhibit by Ardine Nelson will be in the Main and on the Mezzanine at that time also.


IMAGINING DEMOCRACY TIMELINE
Digital Submissions Due: July 4
Notification of Acceptance: July 16
Delivery: Accepted work delivered to PAC August 2-3
Opening Reception: August 9 5:30-7:30
Exhibition Closing: September 6, 2024 

RULES OF ENTRY

  • Artists must be at least 18 years of age and reside in West Virginia or Ohio.

  • Artists may submit up to three (3) works of original art in two- or three-dimensional media.

  • Artwork may not exceed eight (8) feet in any dimension, or weigh in excess of 70 pounds.

  • Works must have been created within the last five years, and not previously shown at PAC.

  • Time-based media, performance art, and installations will not be accepted.

  • Entrants agree to grant PAC permission to use their images for exhibition promotion.

  • Entries must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibition.

  • Artists are responsible for the cost of delivery and pick up of their work.  Work should be picked up by September 14.  Works left at the PAC beyond October 5, 2024 become the property of the PAC.

ENTRY FEE

  • $20 non-refundable for the first work additional works (up to three total) $10 each

  • $15 non-refundable  for PAC members for the first work, additional works $10 each

  • Pay online and get instructions to send your images and information via e-mail. (registration coming soon).

NOTIFICATION & DELIVERY

  • Accepted artists will also be notified by e-mail by July 16.

  • Accepted works must be delivered to the Art Center, 725 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV, by no later than 4:00 p.m. SATURDAY, August 3. Shipped works must also arrive at the Art Center by that date.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

  •  Selected artwork must be framed, (if applicable) wired and ready to hang. (Saw-tooth hangers are not acceptable.) 

  •  If canvas is unframed, it must have finished edges. No clips or plastic poster frames will be accepted.

  •  PAC reserves the right to reject work that differs from the artist’s accepted work, is not suitably presented, or is deemed unsuitable.

  •  Work should be picked up by September 14.  Works left at the PAC beyond October 5, 2024 become the property of the PAC..

  •  Artwork cannot directly relate to any issues on the ballot or particular candidates.

  • While on exhibit at the Parkersburg Art Center, works are covered by the Center’s insurance policy.

JURORS

Abby Hayhurst - Artistic Director of the Parkersburg Art Center

Betsy Cook - consulting