The Eccles Art Center is excited to announce an upcoming juried exhibition, “Modern Abstract,” and we invite you to submit your best abstract artwork for consideration. This show will celebrate the diversity and innovation within abstract art, providing a platform for artists to showcase their unique visions and interpretations.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, November 22, 2024
COMPETITION GUIDELINES:
- “Modern Abstract” is open to all artists who presently reside in the state of Utah.
- Theme Requirement: Works must be in a modern abstract style.
- Artists may enter up to two pieces. Works consisting of multiple parts may be entered as a single work only if each of the parts cannot exist as a complete work by itself. Multiple parts of a work may not be priced separately.
- Original works in any medium including paintings, original prints, monoprints, drawings, graphics, pottery, sculptures, and textiles, are eligible.
- PHOTOGRAPHY, AND REPRODUCTION PRINTS such as gicleé ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ENTRY.
- This competition has a size limitation, two dimensional works may not be greater than 60 inches in length or width.
- Entries must have been created within the last two years, and must not have been previously exhibited in a juried exhibit sponsored by the Eccles Art Center
- Entries must be ready to hang, mounted, gallery wrapped, matted and framed, or otherwise ready for display. WORK MUST INCLUDE WIRE OR SIMILAR HANGING SYSTEM. Works will not be accepted with only alligator hardware, D-ring, V- ring or keyhole hangers under any circumstance. Click here to review the EAC’s framing guidelines.
ENTRY DROP OFF:
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 18th THROUGH NOVEMBER 22nd
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Work will not be accepted after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, NOVEMBER 22, 2024
LIABILITY:
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submitted. Work not accepted for exhibit left after November 8, 2024 and accepted work left at the Art Center after December 6, 2024 are left at artist’s own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left at the Center for over 90 days will be deemed abandoned and disposed of at the Board’s discretion. The Eccles Art Center does not accept responsibility for works damaged due to incorrect or poor framing.
SALES:
The Eccles Art Center will retain a 35% commission on sales. Selling your work is encouraged but is not required.
AWARDS:
Best of Show: $500.00
First Place: $300.00
Second Place: $200.00
Third Place: $100.00
Director’s Award: $100.00
Honorable Mentions (5): $50.00
PICK-UPS:
Work not accepted must be picked up on or before December 6, 2024 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Works accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up December 28, 2024 between the hours of 9:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
See LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.
OPENING RECEPTION & EXHIBIT
The “Modern Abstract” Exhibit will be on display in the Eccles art Center Main Gallery from Friday, December 6th through Saturday, December 28th.
A reception will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be posted at the reception.
This project has received funding from Weber County RAMP, Ogden City, and is supported by the Utah Arts Council, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts.
ENTRY FEES & FORMS
$10.00 per entry
$5.00 per entry for members of the Art Center
*Members with an "Artist Membership" will receive one free entry into this competition
Entry fees are used for prize money and publicity and are non-refundable.
The artist must identify entries with title, medium and price/insurance value. Identification tags will be provided at the time of entry.
Notification of jury results will be emailed to the address you provide.
