Eligibility:
· Any artist living in Virginia, or with a working studio in Virginia, at least 18 years old.
· Original works only completed since 1/1/2018, not shown or markedly similar to work shown in a previous Art Speaks (on the Bay) Juried Exhibition.
· Eligible media include
o 2D – painting and drawing all media, mixed media and printmaking, fine art photography
o 3D – ceramic, glass, wood or metal functional ware, sculpture in any media, non-wearable fiber art
Entry Fee:
· $25 for up to 3 complete entries received by midnight, 2/1/2022
· $35 for up to 3 entries received after 2/1/2022, until final deadline of 3/1/2022
· $20 for full time students, up to 3 entries
Deadlines:
· Submission deadline: Tuesday, March 1, by midnight
· Delivery of art: Monday - Saturday, April 11-16, 10am–4pm to 279 Main Street, Mathews
· Pick up art work: Thursday - Tuesday, June 2-7, 10am–4pm (Closed Sunday)
· Statewide courier service will be available for an additional $25 fee. Size limitations apply.
Prizes: $5000 in prize money
· Best in Show ($1500)
· First, Second and Third Place Prizes in 2Dimensional Art
· First, Second and Third Place Prizes in 3Dimensional Art
· Students’ Choice awards in 2D and 3D
· Guest Gallery Award
· Awards of Merit
Entries:
· Fill out entry form online for one, two or three pieces. Application period opens December 1.
· Include a digital picture of each entry, in jpg format, no less than 500K and not to exceed 2MB.
· Two-dimensional artwork must have wire hanging.
· An entry should be no larger than 44” in any direction without prior approval.
· An entry should weigh no more than 30 lbs, unless it is free standing and then can weigh up to 50lbs.
· The Bay School reserves the right to exclude artwork that may be inappropriate for all audiences.
Jury Process:
· All works will be juried in digital format. One digital for each 2d entry. Up to 2 digitals for 3d entries.
· Notification of acceptance to the show will be emailed no later than March 9.
Sales: Entries may be for sale or for display only. All work submitted must be priced for sale including commission (35% to the Bay School) or marked “NFS” (Not for Sale). From time of publication of catalog (4/12/22) until the end of the show, commission from any sale is owed to the Bay School.
