Call to Artists
2018 3rd Biennial
VISUAL IMPRESSIONS JURIED SHOW
April 1st 2018 – May 31st 2018
Opening Reception April 12th 2018 5-10p
ALL ARTISTS creating Modern, Abstract, and Conceptual Works of art are welcome to apply
Presenting a rare opportunity to have a critical discussion of your works with a jury panel of local art industry professionals.
In February all submitting artists will be invited to present up to 3 artworks to the jury panel.
50 artists will be selected for the 2018 Visual Impressions exhibition.
Jury Panel
To be announced
Submission Fee
$25.00
Past Award Winners
2016:
1st Place – Grace Lim
2nd Place – Qin Tan
3rd Place – Claire B Jones
Director Award – Courtney Odell
2014:
1st Place – Adriana Quezado
2nd Place – Jeemin Kim
3rd Place – Katlyn Hubner
People’s Choice – Adam Yaw
Woodmark Award – Janene Pierce
AWARDS
The First Place Winner will receive a 1 year contract with ryan james fine arts,
in addition to a gallery solo show in 2019
2nd and 3rd place artists will receive a cash prize
IMPORTANT DATES
February 1st: Entry deadline
Month of February: Artwork submissions/In person critiques
March 1st – 8th: Notification of selected artists
March 20th: Deadline for shipped entries
April 1st: Show displayed
April 12th: Opening Reception 5-10p
May 31st: Show closes
June 1st: Return shipping begins
TO ENTER
This is a national competition open to all 2D & 3D artists working in the fields of Modern, Abstract, and Conceptual arts.
All art MUST be original works of art owned by the artist and AVAILABLE for sale
Submit via online: https://www.ryanjamesfinearts.com/call-to-artists application found at bottom of page
OR
Email: [email protected]
Email MUST INCLUDE: Artist Bio, Artist Statement, and Artist Resume,
along with (3) electronic images (JPEGS).
The subject line must read “Visual Impressions Submission”
All $25 non-refundable application fees must be delivered (mail or phone) or accepted through the online application by the February 1st deadline
Display and Sale of Original Art
Entries must be available for sale. For any artwork sold, ryan james fine arts shall be entitled to retain fifty percent (50%) commission of the selling price.
Good luck and we look forward to viewing your works!