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2024 JRAC Studio Tour

The 2024 JRAC Studio Tour is Saturday, November 2 from 10 am to 4 pm Sunday, November 3 from Noon to 4 pm.  Join the artists for tours of their studios. See techniques they use to create their works.  Visit with the artists and ask questions. Start your tour at any location! Maps and Studio Tour Signature Cards will be available at all locations.

Artists Participating:  2024 JRAC Studio Tour

Raffle Items can be seen here: Studio Tour Artwork for Raffle

2024 JRAC Studio Tour Map 

Front and Center – Maple Uncommon

Reception for the show will be June 2nd from 1pm to 3pm at Maple UnCommon (120 E Maple St, Columbus KS).

Front and Center at Maple UnCommon in Columbus, KS is now open! If you missed the opening reception, take time to head over to Columbus and vote for People’s Choice!

 

120 E Maple Street, Columbus, KS
Congratulations to the winners.The winners are as follows:
1st place: Eric Beezly
2nd place: Kim Kissel
3rd place: Diana Bray
Honorable Mentions:
Rachel Cabral
Margie Moss
Chadian Tomlin

The show runs thru July 31st.

Indigenous Exhibition – artCentral Artist Opportunity

Prospectus:
Eligibility
A juried Indigenous Exhibition hosted by artCentral is open to artists at all career levels from emerging artists to
established professionals. Must be 18 years of age or older, residing in the United States, and of Indigenous
descent.
Submission Fee
Artists may enter up to three (3) works for a one-time $25 non-refundable entry fee, and $5 for each additional
work, maximum 5 works total.
Calendar
June 21st: Application deadline (link to register on artCentral’s website: www.artcentralcarthage.org)
July 12th: Email notification to artists.
July 12th – July 26th: Art delivery Please note: the gallery is closed Sundays and Mondays.
Works not received by 4:00 pm on July 26th will not be included in the exhibition.
August 2nd: Opening reception from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm; remarks and awards at 7:00 pm.
September 7th: Exhibition closes 5:00 pm.
September 8th: Art pick-up 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Please note: works that include a return shipping label will be
expedited within two (2) weeks of the close of the exhibition.

Conditions of Entry
● Entry media can be: paint (any), drawing, print-making, photography, digital graphics, sculpture, beadwork,
quillwork, basketry, pottery, textiles (weaving, clothing, quilts, etc.), jewelry and accessories, diverse art forms,
and/or mixed media.

● Artwork must be original and created by the artist within the past two (2) years.
● Artwork dimensions must not exceed 48” x 48″ including the framing, and must not exceed 5″ in depth.
● Three-dimensional artwork must not weigh over 75 lbs and must not be taller than 6 feet in height.
● Multiple-item diptychs or triptychs are eligible, however, will be counted as individual entries.
● Two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang with appropriate framing and wiring at the time of submission.
● Reproductions of originals in any form, including giclée fine art reproductions, are not eligible.
● Artwork must be for sale.
● No artwork may be picked up before the official closing date.
● Artwork must be created by an artist of Indigenous descent.
● Artwork can be realism, abstract, or cultural.
● Any artwork incorporating animal parts such as feathers or skins must abide by Federal Law. Please note: that by
Federal Law, only enrolled members of a Federally-recognized tribe are allowed to possess eagle feathers
and such items may not be sold.

● Artwork must not include any part of an endangered species.
● Artwork containing content considered to be ceremonial in nature: please include a written description of the
content, its origins, and justification of the piece in the description portion. If the jury has further questions, the
Curator or Director will contact the artist and may request written permission from the originating ceremonial
ground leader.

Awards
1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and two (2) Honorable Mentions.
Submitted Images
● Images should be direct-facing and cropped to exclude matting and framing or surrounding space.
● Three-dimensional (3D) must have two views (front and back).
● Digital images should be submitted in .jpg format (resolution of 300 dpi). Minimum image length on the

longest side: 540px; maximum length on the longest side: 4600px.
● Images should depict color as accurately as possible and be sharply focused.
● Images must be uploaded in the correct orientation.
● All image files must be named in the following format: the artist’s name_title of work_media.jpg

Example as follows: John Smith_Poppies_pastel.jpg

Selection Process
Digital .jpg images are reviewed by a panel of jurors. Accepted artwork that is deemed not to be original, is a copy,
or is not accurately depicted may be omitted by the curator at the time of installation. Artwork deemed not
presentable for any reason, including improper framing, may be omitted from the exhibition.
Sales
Artwork must be for sale as each artist wishes. The gallery retains a 35% commission on each sale; the retail price
should reflect this commission.
**Return shipping labels must be paid for in advance**
Ship to: artCentral Carthage – 1110 E. 13th St, Carthage, MO 64836 417-358-4404
NAME:__________________________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________
TITLE OF ARTWORK:_________________________________________________________________
MEDIA (for mixed media list ALL media used):______________________________________________
SIZE: _______________________ PRICE: ____________________
*Special Instructions for installation or special instructions/needs for display need to be provided if
selected.
Please see our website for information on our judge and our beautiful facility www.artcentralcarthage.org.
PLEASE READ and SIGN: The submission of artworks to this competition will constitute an agreement
to all of the conditions listed above including permission to photograph for publicity purposes.
Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________
To register go to our EVENTS tab on our website www.artcentralcarthage.org, or scan the QR code found in the PDF
For the Registration, use the link below:
https://www.jotform.com/build/240496710530149?iak=7f37893038e90612263e500e30967b24-c0fbb3784
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artCentral Gallery, open Since 1985 • (417) 358-4404 • artcentral1110@gmail.com

Front and Center Columbus KS Drop off Info – May 26 2024

“Front and Center” in Columbus, KS is scheduled for this summer. Drop off is Sunday, May 26th from1-3pm at Andrew’s studio (2102 S Connor in Joplin). Please be mindful of Andrew’s busy schedule and keep your drop off limited to the timeframe listed. Two entries per artist. Show guidelines are below to answer any questions about size limitations, finished frames, etc. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

JRAC Show guidelines

FORK CORK & ARTISAN FESTIVAL Saturday, Autust 17, 2024 Downtown Macon

It’s about that time again! Macon’s 16th Annual FORK & CORK ARTISAN FESTIVAL  is Saturday, August 17, 2024 downtown Macon.  Our festival attracts high-end visual arts, quality crafters and antique dealers, live musical entertainment, delicious foods, wine and so much more! We would love to see you there!

Below is more information, but if you have any questions please email me or Kay Kindle(F&C Coordinator) at ksgkay@aol.com or 660-395-6033 or by mail at 
Kay Kindle
704 Toad Lane
Macon Mo 63552

St Avips Artist Call for Entry

Dear Artist,

The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 62nd Annual St. Avips Ball, Friday, May 3, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. On behalf of our chair, Kristen Blanchard Ansley, you are cordially invited to participate by entering original works of art in the newly named Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the Friends of St. Avips.

The Sana S. Shagets Art Auction for the Friends of St. Avips is conducted as a silent auction, with a web-based platform for our event guests, as well as off-site participants. The web component maximizes your exposure, enabling a larger audience to view and bid upon your artwork. 

Please note the following guidelines for art submission:

  • Entry submissions open Wednesday, April 3; the deadline is Wednesday, April 17. 
  • Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.
  • Giclee and prints are not accepted.
  • Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.
  • Art weight limit is 25 pounds.
  • All art must be suitably framed, if applicable.  The committee does accept unframed, gallery wrapped canvas, finished on all sides.
  • 2024 art entry forms are attached with this email.
  • Please email photos of artwork, biography, and website / social media accounts, if available, to Lori Marble at lori.marble@sbcglobal.net

NEW THIS YEAR

  • Recognizing Sana Shagets’ indelible contribution to the success of the Friends of St. Avips by naming the Art Auction in her honor, due to her role in establishing the auction.
  • Delivery is Saturday, April 27, from 10:00am-1pm at the Cornell Complex.
  • Art is displayed and available for bidding beginning Wednesday, May 1.
  • A luncheon/reception for individuals to view the art is planned for Thursday, May 2. (Details to come.)
  • Pick up of any unsold artwork is Saturday, May 4, 9am – noon, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method.)
  • The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event.

If you wish to attend the Ball, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at adavis@daviscpajoplin.com  

Thank you so much for your support.

Friends of St. Avips Art Committee   

Thank you so much for your support.

Friends of St. Avips Sana S. Shagets Art Committee    

2024 St Avips Art Entry Form

Kate Detar

Jacque Hagale

Lori Marble

Louise Secker

Mindy St. Clair

Stacy Turney

Kristen Blanchard Ansley, Friends of St. Avips 62nd Ball, Chair

2023 “Pure Enjoyment” Art Exhibit

Dear Artist,

Brewer Science, in cooperation with the Springfield Regional Arts Council, is proud to be hosting the 2023 “Pure Enjoyment” art exhibit. The Pure Enjoyment exhibit celebrates the freedom, beauty, & harmony of the natural world! Brewer Science and the Springfield Regional Arts Council value diversity and believe that we are more than the sum of our parts, united in our commitment to giving back to the world.

The in-person exhibit will kick off Friday, October 6th with live music and refreshments from 5-7pm and will remain on display at The Creamery Arts Center throughout the month of October.

The virtual show is an open call and will feature all work submitted. Artists will also be considered for the in-person portion which will feature pieces juried in from the virtual show unless they opt out (artists must specify in the artwork description if they would like to only have their pieces in the virtual show).

Submission instructions and requirements are provided below. Art may be submitted beginning July 12th through August 25, 2023.

https://www.entrythingy.com/d=brewerscience.com#show=10721

 

 
     

EXHIBITION DATES:

In-person: October 6-26, 2023

Virtual: October 1-30, 2023

 

Instructions and Requirements:

  • “Pure Enjoyment” art show is open to artists of every age
  • We are excited to announce that starting this year, all mediums of art are encouraged to be submitted!
  • Artists can submit up to 3 pieces of original artwork
  • Images need to be clear, in focus, and oriented correctly
  • Entries can be for sale but is not required for participation. Please include the 25% SRAC commission fee in the sale price when entering art for the virtual and in-person show. Email claire@springfieldarts.org if you have questions regarding the SRAC commission.
  • Entries need to be in jpg, Png, or gif format.
  • Entries must be entirely the work of the entrant
  • There is no size limit for submitted artwork
  • Only the artwork should show in the photo
  • Artists should have all the rights for publishing their artworks both domestically and internationally.
  • Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs, or other artistic work.

When planning to submit for consideration to the in-person portion, please keep in mind:

  • All hanging pieces must be wired and ready to hang. No saw-tooth hangers will be accepted.
  • Artwork cannot weigh more than 50 lbs.
  • All work should be signed and labeled with the title of the work and the artist’s name on the back of the piece for identification purposes.

ART DROP-OFF

September 28 & 29 in person or arrange to have it shipped to the Springfield Regional Arts Council by September 29.

  • The gallery is located at 411 N. Sherman Pkwy, Springfield, MO, 65802. If accepted to the in-person portion, artists who cannot drop off work in person must either arrange delivery with Brewer Science or plan to ship their work to The Creamery Arts Center. The SRAC does not cover the cost of shipping to or from the gallery.

 

Timeline:

  • Submissions Due: Friday, August 25, 2023, at Midnight
  • Notification of Acceptance to the in-person portion: September 15, 2023
  • Drop-off Accepted Artworks: Thursday and Friday, September 28-29, 2023, between 9am-5pm
  • Pick-up Artworks: Thursday and Friday, October 26-27, 2023, between 9am-5pm

For more information email claire@springfieldarts.org or give us a call at the SRAC offices at (417) 862-2787.

 

For the virtual show, Brewer Science is using the online system, EntryThingy. The user-friendly service is designed specifically to manage online art submissions and galleries.

 

If you would like to be promoted on the Springfield Regional Arts Council’s social media leading up to the in-person exhibition, please send the below by Monday, September 25th to our Marketing Director Rachel@SpringfieldArts.org 

  • Headshot
  • Social Media Handles
  • Image of the piece if available

Call for Artists – Annual St. Avips Ball

Dear Artist,

The Friends of St. Avips is hosting the 61st Annual St. Avips Ball, Friday, May 5, at the Harry M Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex. You are cordially invited to participate by entering original works of art in the Art Auction.

The Art Auction is conducted as a silent auction, with a web-based platform for our event guests, as well as off-site participants. The web component maximizes your exposure, enabling our audience to know more about you and your artwork.

Please note the following guidelines for art submission:

· Final entry deadline is Wednesday, April 21.
· Each artist may submit up to two (2) pieces of original art.
· Giclee and prints are not accepted.
· Art size is limited to 38” width and 70” length.
· Art weight limit is 25 pounds.
· All art must be suitably framed, if applicable. The committee is accepting unframed gallery wrapped canvas, finished on all sides.
· Artists must submit a photo of each piece, the artist biography, and a link to the artist website or social media account, if available, by Wednesday, April 12, for inclusion in social media.
· Please email photos of artwork, biography, and website / social media accounts, if available, to Lori Marble at lori.marble@sbcglobal.net

NEW THIS YEAR

· Art delivery is Tuesday, May 2, from 9:00am-noon at the Cornell Complex.
· Art will be displayed and available for bidding beginning Wednesday, May 3.
· Pick up of any artwork not purchased the night of the ball will be Saturday, May 6, 9am – noon, at the Cornell Complex. (Artist will be notified via their preferred contact method – text or email – if pick up is needed on Saturday.)
· The Friends of St. Avips reserve the right to decline any artwork prior to the event.

If you wish to attend the Ball, please request an invitation by contacting Ashley Davis at adavis@daviscpajoplin.com

Thank you so much for your support.
Friends of St. Avips Art Committee

Opportunity for Artists at Carthage Food Truck Friday Event

Opportunity for eight artists:
April 14th Food Truck event in Carthage 11am-9pm
$50 for a 10”x10” booth (tent and tables must be provided by artist) the tent can be a EZ pop up.
$150 for non Art Central members.
Set up before 11a.m. On the 14th tear down 9 pm.
Fee needs to be paid by April 3rd.
For more info call Cheryl Church 417-388-0476.

For all additional information, please contact Cheryl directly. She’ll have all of your answers!

Have a great week!

Ozark Center Call for Artists

Good afternoon,

My name is Dr. Jenny Copeland, and I lead the Reconnect Eating Disorders treatment program at Ozark Center. This year we are hosting our second art show to raise awareness about disordered eating and body image concerns in the Four States area. It is a showcase designed to showcase the lived experiences of our community and bring more attention to this critical health concern.

Anyone from our local Four States community can participate, and we welcome all types of art including paintings, photography, sketches, sculptures, clay designs, creative art projects, and writing.

I am reaching out to see if you or artists you may know might be interested in taking part in this event. It is being hosted through the Joplin Public Library and the Post Art Library, opening on June 29, 2023 and remaining open through the month of July.

The Call for Submissions and associated forms are located here: ozarkcenter.com/ROHentry

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Dr. Copeland