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28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition - Art Barn School of Art

Call for Entries - DEADLINE February 28, 2022

Exhibit: April 2 - May 19, 2022

 

INTRO
The Art Barn School of Art is delighted to announce our 28th Annual Juried Art Exhibition from April 2 - May 19, 2022.  We are proud to continue the longstanding tradition of our late founder Jan Sullivan. The purpose of the exhibition is to promote the creation and recognition of original quality 2-dimensional works of art, as well as ceramic arts.  The exhibition attracts entries from aspiring and established artists from Northwest Indiana, Chicago suburbs and Southwest Michigan and beyond. Artist James Swanson will bring an expert eye to this year’s artwork selection process, and as juror he will help Art Barn ensure the highest standards and integrity.
 

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Awards 

Art Barn provides numerous purchase and merit awards totaling $4,000.  We wish to thank the many individuals and businesses who sponsor or contribute to these cash awards.  Their generosity directly supports working artists, such as yourself.
Best of Show - $500

Merit Awards -  in various values from $20 to $300

Purchase Awards - in amounts of $300, $400 or $500)

Jan Sullivan Emerging Artist Award - $200 (artists between the ages of 18-25 are eligible)

 

All proceeds generated from this exhibition, aside from awards, support Art Barn School of Art educational programs and exhibitions.

 

About Art Barn School of Art

The Art Barn fosters art education and cultural access for residents, businesses, and partners in the community. The mission of the Art Barn School of Art is to provide quality art education programs for all ages in a supportive, creative environment in order to enrich the quality of life in the region. Our vision is to be a recognized forum for the arts in a collaborative, community-based setting which provides an idyllic and supportive place for exploration, growth, inspiration and development of artistic endeavors. Visit artbarnschool.org

 

Our 2022 Juror - James Swanson
Originally from Beloit, WI Swanson sought to be a forest ranger, but found (in his words) he “was better at painting trees than identifying them”. He received his BFA from The Columbus College of Art and Design where he studied illustration and later worked as an art director for ad agencies in Chicago, IL.  He created and illustrated posters, ads, books, magazine covers and animations. Clients included: Budweiser, Bud Light, ESPN, US Tennis Open, The USA Olympic Volleyball Team, The Belmont Stakes, McDonalds, Kraft, and Soap Box Derby. Swanson discovered his passion for Plein Air painting (painting outdoors) while painting with friends.
 
James Swanson is represented in galleries around the United States. He is a Signature Artist member of The National Oil & Acrylic Society, The American Impressionists Society, and The Oil Painters of America. He has received numerous Best of Show Awards as well as the Quinquagenary Grand Prize in Painting at the 73rd Annual Wabash Valley Exhibition at the Swope Art Museum, which was later purchased by the Art Museum for their collection. 
In 2014 Swanson began “Dog Day Month” challenges to celebrate the life of his Golden Retriever Atticus. He paints an oil painting a day for one month using images sent to him by social media followers. Purchase proceeds are then donated to Paws Chicago. Learn more about this charitable endeavor at https://www.jamesswansonpainting.com/dog-day-month-4.
 
James Swanson also regularly teaches classes and workshops and has reached international audiences online through Zoom. April 22 - 23, 2022 Art Barn School of Art will host a 2-day in-person workshop “K-9 Portraits with James Swanson”. Guest Artist Workshops at Art Barn are designed to help adult students improve specific skills in an immersive group environment plus provide opportunities for networking with artists from the community and other areas of the country. Additionally, these workshops provide access to teaching artists with international reputations to the local community. Visit https://www.artbarnschool.org to learn more and to register.
 

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and up and living in the United States.

All entries must be of original design and personal execution

2-Dimensional Media: May include, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography and/or printmaking.

Ceramic Arts Media: Works must be primarily composed of ceramic, may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets).  

 

Entry Specifications

All entries must be the original work and executed solely by the artist within the last two years. 

Work must not have been previously exhibited in Art Barn’s Annual Juried Art Exhibitions.

Accepted work must be labeled as specified and be ready to display or hang upon delivery.

Selected work must remain during the entire exhibition.

2-D Media:

Maximum size 40”x 44” including frame; depth max 4”

Work must be appropriately framed and wired to hang, no sawtooth hangers.

Unframed stretched canvas must be finished in gallery wrap.

2-D Media (items that hang flat against the wall, framed work) include subcategories:

— Drawing  

— Mixed Media  
— Painting
— Paper/Fiber
— Pastel  

— Photography (traditional) 
— Photography (digital)  

— Printmaking  
— Other Media  

Ceramic Arts:
Maximum size 12”x12”x12”
Freestanding ceramic pieces must be accompanied by a substantial base.  Limited shelving available upon request on a first-come-first-served basis. 
2-D ceramic media will be designated under the Ceramic Arts.
Ceramic Arts (CA) include the following subcategories:
— Functional  
— Non-Functional
 
Entry Fee
Non-refundable entry fee of $35 includes two (2) entries plus $5 for one additional entry. No more than three (3) entries per artist. 
Must be submitted before midnight on February 28, 2022.
 
Sales

All Purchase and Merit Award funds go solely to the artist. For other sales, Art Barn receives a 30% commission. A payment check will be issued within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Art not picked up within 90 days becomes property of the Art Barn unless prior special arrangements are made.
 

Delivery of Work
Selected works are to be hand delivered or shipped to:
Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Hand-delivered work will be accepted at Art Barn on the following dates:
     Friday, March 25 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
    Saturday, March 26 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
     (Social distancing protocols will be provided)
Shipped work must arrive no later than 2:00pm on March 26.

Carefully package artwork in reusable packaging to prevent damage. We encourage using Plexiglass for shipped work. No packing peanuts please. Artists are encouraged to and responsible for insuring their work, as Art Barn is not liable for damages or theft during transit. Damaged work will not be exhibited.

Artists are responsible for all shipping costs of accepted work using FedEx, UPS or USPS. Include a paid return shipping label in the package (do not include stamps). Check that your shipping provider will refund the return shipping label in the event your work is sold. 

All delivered work MUST reflect entry submissions. Any work not matching the submission will be disqualified and will not be exhibited (no refunds).
 

Notification
Selection notification emails sent by March 8, 2022
 

Return of Work
Unsold hand-delivered work must be picked up:
    Friday, May 20 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
    Saturday, May 21 from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Unsold shipped work will be delivered to the shipper in its original packaging by May 24. 

    

Liability

The Art Barn shall, upon possession of the artist’s work(s), exercise due care in handling. The Art Barn shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the artist’s artwork while in the Art Barn’s possession unless loss or damage is, or can be, directly attributable to intentional or negligent acts by Art Barn and its employees or volunteers.
 

Schedule Summary

February 28 - Entry deadline

March 8 - Selection notification emailed

March 25&26 - Delivery of accepted work

March 26 - Shipped work receipt deadline

April 2 - Exhibit opens

April 9 - Awards Reception

May 19 - Exhibit closes

May 20&21 - Pick-up exhibited work

May 24 - Return shipments complete
 

Activities are made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

 

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