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Art in B&W 2023, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition: Deadline 2/27

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Art in B & W 2023

4th Annual Juried Exhibition

Deadline for Submission: February 27, 2023

Art in B & W 2023, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition

The Art in B & W 2023, 4th Annual Juried Exhibition is coming to the 3SA Gallery this April 2023. From Black and white to sixty shades of gray... this subtle and intriguing exhibit looks at all types of black and white artwork, painting, drawing, and photography and challenges the artist to convey their message in a world without color. From subtle shades of grays to broad and bold strokes of black ink or paint, we are seeking all types of work from conceptual to realistic.

Juror: 3SA Juror Members

$700 in cash awards

 

Details

Exhibit Date: Friday, April 21 – Friday, May 26, 2023

Reception: Friday, April 21 from 6-8pm

Deadline for Submission: February 27, 2023

Media Type: All Media - painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, fabric, photography, printmaking, digital art

Juror: 3SA Jury Members

Entry Fee: $42 for 1-3 images, $48 for 4 images, $54 for 5 images (Entry fee is non-refundable)

Click HERE for submission instructions

(online entry form, entry fee & submission images by email is required)


Eligibility

The “Art in B & W 2023” exhibition is open to artists who are at least 18 years old (by the time of entry) submitting original works of art or photography. Works MUST BE created within the past 3 years and any reference photos used should have been taken by the artist.

  • Each artist may enter up to 5 artworks.

  • All submitted artwork/photography MUST ONLY use only black, white, or any shades of gray. Works with color, duo-tone, browns, or sepia-tones, will be rejected.

  • The competition welcomes all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, fabric, photography, printmaking, and digital art. (Note size restrictions in Rules for Entry)

  • Artworks must be recent; any artworks completed before February 27, 2020 will be disqualified.

  • The enclosed entry/entries must be original work, independently created, composed and executed. Any reference photographs used MUST BE taken by the artist.

  • No copies from other artists' works or paintings/drawings from other artists' photographs or from published material will be allowed. Source material must be original.

  • Artwork that previously exhibited at the 3 Square Art Gallery are NOT eligible to submit.

  • Artist who has withdrawn accepted artwork/artworks in any previous exhibitions are not eligible to enter.

  • 3SA Juror Members are not eligible to enter.

  • All entries must be submitted electronically through the online submission page HERE, which opens January 2023 and closes Monday, February 27, 2023, at midnight MOUNTAIN TIME (Denver, CO).

  • There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $42 for 1-3 artworks, $48 for 4 artworks, or $54 for 5 artworks.

  • Please review all ENTRY GUIDELINES & SUBMISSION AGREEMENT before submitting.


Awards & Benefits

3SA GOLD AWARD: $400 + Award Certification

3SA SILVER AWARD: $200 + Award Certification

3SA BRONZE AWARD: $100 + Award Certification

Honorable Mention: Certification

Selected artists for the exhibition receive the following benefits:

  • Juried Exhibit

  • Posting to 3SA website and social media platforms

  • Professional exhibition space and display of artwork

  • One of top galleries in Northern Colorado (great addition to resume)

  • Accepted artists will be listed on the 3SA website with their work and link to their website

  • Press releases on exhibition sent to 3SA media outlets


Schedule

  • Submission Deadline: Monday, February 27 at Midnight

  • Notification: March 16

  • Agreement Due: March 22

  • Artwork Due: April 14

  • Artwork Drop Off Day: Friday, April 14, 1-4pm

  • Opening Reception: Friday, April 21 from 6-8pm

  • Exhibition Dates: April 21 - May 26, 2023

  • Pick Up Day: Saturday, May 27, 1-4pm

  • Artwork Shipping Process: May 30 - June 3



CURATOR

Kumiko S. McKee

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