2022 Best of Show
Rubye’s Tiffany / Jason Stout
An Open Juried Exhibition
Awards Reception Oct 13 / 5-6:30pm
Awards 6pm
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CLICK HERE TO PAY / FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
(YOU STILL NEED TO EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS TO MAGENTRIES@GMAIL.COM)
SCHEDULE
AUG 29: DIGITAL ENTRIES DUE—EMAIL magentries@gmail.com
SEP 12: Notifications sent via email
OCT 10: Accepted work drop-off at MSU’s Wrather WKY Museum (N. 16th St & University Drive) Noon - 4:30pm
OCT 13 - 28: Exhibit open
OCT 13: Opening Reception 5-6:30pm / Awards at 6pm
OCT 31: Pick up work at Wrather WKY Musum/ Noon - 4:30pm
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ELIGIBILITY / SPECIFICATIONS
Exhibition is open to all artists 18 years and older. Work must be original, have been created within the last 3 years and not previously exhibited in a MAG exhibition. Work may be entered in one of the five categories: Drawing/Printmaking, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, 3-D / Fiber Arts, or Photography. Work must be gallery ready for presentation. Strongly framed and securely wired. Wire should be 1/3 from top of frame. Three-dimensional work must be stable. Any work requiring special mounting is subject to disqualification. All work must remain in the exhibition entire show dates.
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JUROR
Katie Knoeringer
Knoeringer is an artist originally from New Jersey, who now lives in Kentucky and teaches drawing at Murray State University.
Knoeringer received her MFA from Louisiana State University and has exhibited throughout the country. The artist focuses on being present, capturing the truth of the moment through drawing and collage. For additional information, go to katieknoeringer.com
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SUBMISSIONS
There is no limit on number of entries. All entries will be selected from digital images submitted as email attachments:
It is to the artist’s advantage to submit high quality images. Digital image must represent the artwork to be exhibited exactly. File format must be JPG, at least 300dpi but not exceed 8MB. Each file name should contain TITLE, and framed image SIZE (ex: “NIGHT”, 24”x36”).
Email Entry Image(s) to: (DUE BY AUGUST 29)
magentries@gmail.com
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ENTRY FEES & INSTRUCTIONS
Entry fee is $20 for one or two entries, and $7 for each additional entry. Entry Form should accompany each entry with fee payment—either by mail, in person, or online payment. (DIGITAL ENTRY FORM WILL APPEAR UPON ONLINE CHECKOUT.)
CLICK HERE TO PAY ONLINE & FILL OUT ONLINE ENTRY APPLICATION.
IF payment is by check: deliver to MAG or mail along with entry form to 500 N 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071, check payable to “Murray Art Guild.”
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SALES
Sales are encouraged. The MAG’s commission is 25% for members and 35% for nonmembers. Please include sales commission in your sale price. There will be no price changes after acceptance. MAG will process all sales, including sales tax. Payment to artist for artwork sold is made through the Art Market with checks issued at end of second quarter.
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AWARDS
Assigned by the juror, awards include: $300 Best of Show, $100 First Place and $50 Second Place in each of the 5 categories (Drawing/Printmaking, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, 3D/Fiber Arts, Photography). As sponsorship allows, additional awards may be available.
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SELECTION
Juror will make accepted selections from digital images. And will assign awards from digital images or actual work at time of installation. Artists will be notified by email of juror’s choice and chosen artwork must be presented for exhibition.
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DELIVERY / RETRIEVAL of ARTWORK
Accepted, installation ready, work should be delivered to exhibition venue, Wrather Museum of West KY (see SCHEDULE for details). Work may be shipped prior to installation date to Murray Art Guild, 500 N 4th Street, Murray KY 42071. Please alert MAG office of intentions. Works may be picked up either by the artist or purchaser at close of show (see SCHEDULE for details). Failure to pick up on that day will result in a penalty of $10/day for 30 days. Any work not picked up after 30 days will be considered abandoned.
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DISCLAIMER / LIABILITY
Visual Evidence is a juried show. There is no assurance implied that any given entry will be accepted into the show. The Murray Art Guild will take the utmost care in the handling of all artwork but cannot be responsible of loss or damage to any artwork during exhibition period.
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ACCESSIBILITY
MAG events and exhibitions are open to all interested persons without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
CLICK HERE TO PAY / FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
(YOU STILL NEED TO EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS TO MAGENTRIES@GMAIL.COM)
For a HARDCOPY form to fill out & mail with a check, click HERE or go by the office.
