Stark County Artists' Exhibition at the Massillon Museum

2014 Call for Entries:

Stark County Artists' Exhibition The Massillon Museum has held this annual juried show for more than 30 years. In order to apply, you must live or work in Stark County, Ohio. Stark County Artists' Exhibition will be on display: October 4, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Entry Deadline: July 20, 2014 Download full entry form, labels, and information Download the entry form and labels

ELIGIBILITY

Open to present and former Stark County residents and to those
currently working in Stark County. Entrants must be at least 18 years
of age. All media will be considered. A panel of three independent
jurors will select work to be included and prizes to be awarded.

ACCEPTABLE ARTWORK

Each artist may submit up to three digital images of artwork completed
within the past two years. If any staff or juror recognizes work suspected
to be older than two years, that piece may be disqualified from the show.

FEES

Each artist may submit up to three works. A non-refundable $10
fee per piece of artwork or $20 for three pieces of artwork must
accompany entries. Checks payable to “Massillon Museum,” Visa,
MasterCard, and Discover will be accepted. Work may be for sale;
the Museum will retain a 30% commission.

PRIZES

Best in Show $300
Second Place $200

NEW- ARTWORK PRESENTATION WORKSHOP

Join staff on Saturday, June 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., for a free brush-up
on presenting professional submissions. No reservations required.

STARK COUNTY ARTISTS SCHEDULE

• Submission deadline: July 20, 2014
• Notification to artists (mailing date): August 15, 2014
• Delivery of accepted work: September 24–28, 2014
• Exhibition: October 4, 2014–January 4, 2015
• Pick-Up of Exhibited Work: January 7–January 11, 2015

PHOTOGRAPHS OF ARTWORK

No more than two photographs of each artwork will be allowed. All
components of the artwork must be visible in original submission, Each
digital file must be 300-dpi in jpeg format. Do not superimpose any
information (including artist name) on the photographs. Digital files must
be labeled with artist’s last name and artwork title, corresponding exactly
with the name and title on the entry form. (example: monet_waterlilies)

SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Entries (on a CD or flash drive) must be delivered or mailed to the
Museum. No email entries will be accepted. A 6x9-inch self-addressed
envelope with sufficient postage must be included if a CD or drive is to
be returned, or you may pick up between January 7 and 11. No changes
can be made after submission. Submission deadline: Sunday, July 20,
2014, 4:00 p.m.

ACCEPTED WORK

Work must be completely ready to hang or display. Works on paper
must be framed under glass or plexiglass. Frames must be sturdy and
in good condition with D-rings secured to the back (no sawteeth or wires).
The Museum is not responsible for damage to improperly prepared
work. Clip and plastic box frames are not acceptable. The Museum
reserves the right to reject work that is not ready for hanging. Each
entry must be identified with a label from this brochure completely filled
out and securely attached to the back. No components that were not
part of the work upon submission may be added to accepted artwork.

ENTRY FORM

Each artist must complete one entry form and present it when submitting
materials. Labels and entry forms may be photocopied. Artists may submit,
on a separate sheet, a typed, one-paragraph explanation of their work, if
necessary, to ensure the jurors’ understanding of the medium or process.
Written material not related to artwork will not be used. Retain labels to attach
to artwork.

EXHIBITION OPENING

Saturday, October 4, 2014: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Awards announced: 8:00 p.m.
Free, open to the public, no reservations required

MASSILLON MUSEUM HOURS

Tuesday to Saturday • 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday • 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
INFORMATION
330.833.4061
massillonmuseum.org

GO TO: http://massillonmuseum.org/artist-opportunities for forms and info