ECCLES ART CENTER
19th Black & White Competition 2024
ELIGIBILITY:
The Eccles Art Center's Black & White Competition is open to all artists who live in the state of Utah. Original work in all media, including paintings, prints, monoprints, drawings, graphics, photographs, pottery, sculptures and textiles are eligible. Reproduction prints such as giclee’ are not eligible. ONLY WORK IN BLACK, WHITE AND/OR SHADES OF GRAY WILL BE ACCEPTED. Work must have been completed within the past two years and not have been previously exhibited in a juried exhibit sponsored by the Eccles Art Center.
Artists are limited to a total of two entries. 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.
Entries must be ready for exhibition display. TWO DIMENSIONAL WORK MUST BE FRAMED AND HAVE A WIRE OR OTHER ACCEPTABLE HANGING DEVICE ALREADY ATTACHED (works will not be accepted with only alligator hardware, D-ring, V-ring or keyhole hangers). GLASS CLIP FRAMES LARGER THAN 21" X 21" WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
(Please click here to review our framing & wiring guidelines.)
The jurors or the Art Center may also refuse works which are not suitable for exhibit in the Gallery because of size or liability. Works accepted for the exhibition may not be withdrawn.
RECEIVING:
Monday through Friday, January 22 through 26, 2024 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Eccles Art Center
2580 Jefferson Avenue
Ogden, Utah 84401
Work will not be accepted after 4:30 p.m.on Friday, January 26, 2024
LIABILITY:
Every reasonable precaution will be taken to protect work submitted. The Eccles Art Center is not responsible for damage incurred due to poor framing. Work left at the Art Center after pick up dates will be at artist's own risk and storage charges may accrue. Works left over 90 days will be deemed abandoned and may be disposed of at the Eccles Art Center’s Board of Directors discretion. The Eccles Art Center does not accept responsibility for works damaged due to incorrect or poor framing.
SALES:
A price or insurance value must be indicated for all items entered. Sales will be encouraged and the Eccles Community Art Center will retain a 35% commission on sales. Any item sold will remain on display until the end of the exhibit February 24, 2024. WORK NOT FOR SALE MUST BE MARKED 'nfs' AND A VALUE FOR INSURANCE PURPOSES GIVEN.
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.
Entries must be clearly identified by the artist 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.
PICK-UPS:
- Work not accepted must be picked up on or before February 3, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Work accepted for exhibit and not sold must be picked up February 26, 2024 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- See LIABILITY section for insurance restrictions and storage charge notice.
AWARDS:
First Place - $400.00
Second Place - $300.00
Third Place - $200.00
OPENING RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT:
A reception for artists, friends and the community will be held Friday, February 2, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Art Center. Awards will be posted at the reception.
The exhibit will be on display February 2 through 24, 2024.
