Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection
Exhibition Dates: Thursday October 3rd – October 31st, 2024
Yavapai College is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines to participate in our upcoming exhibition Wabi-Sabi. This juried exhibition will feature artwork that embraces imperfection, asymmetry, and irregularity. It will challenge the conventional standards of beauty and imperfection.
Location: Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
601 Black Hills Drive, Bldg F, Clarkdale, AZ
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am – 3pm
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: September 1st, 2024
Artist Notification: September 15th, 2024
Gallery Drop off Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 | 10 am – 3 pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Artwork Pickup: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 | 10 am – 3 pm
Artists are encouraged to submit artwork in any medium. Acrylics, oils, watercolor, ink, mixed media, and other artistic contributions are welcome. A diversity of mediums and styles will help to make this exhibition an enriching experience for all. Sculptures, metal, wood, and ceramics will also be welcomed. The call is open to emerging and established artists aged 18 and above, working in all mediums. All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Artists may submit 3 pieces of artwork. Each artwork needs an individual entry. Submit 3 entries to submit 3 pieces of artwork. The submission fee is $10 per entry ($20 for 2 entries, and $30 for 3 entires).
Requirements
o Submitted artwork must be original works of art in concept and design, made solely by the artist. Must have been created within the past 2 years.
o All submissions must be made online using Submittable platform.
o Artwork must be submitted as digital images.
o Three-dimensional work is not to exceed 40 lbs.
o Two-dimensional work must not exceed 36-inches in width and height.
Art must be adequately framed, wired, and ready to hang (no saw tooth or loop hangers). The hanging wire must be placed no more than one quarter of the way from the top of the frame. Gallery wraps are acceptable provided they are at least 1/2 inch deep and are painted on all four sides.
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