Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club, the Leamington Arts Centre presents the 27th annual Juried Student Art Show.
Eligibility: This exhibition is open to all grade 11 and 12 Essex County secondary students only (grades 9 and 10 students not eligible) in the following categories:
1. Painting (Acrylic, Oil, Watercolour, etc.)
2. Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, etc.)
3. Sculpture/3D (Clay, Found Objects, etc.)
4. Photography (Analogue, Digital)
5. Mixed Media (Assemblage, Collage, Textiles, etc.)
6. Video/Filmmaking (Animation, Experimental, etc.)
7. New Media Art (Graphic Design, Digital Illustration, etc.).
Limitations: MAXIMUM of 2 ENTRIES per student in any category, (can submit more than one artwork per category but not more than 2 works in total per student.) Minimum Size of 8x10", Maximum Size of 36x48" for 2D artwork (including foam core/Bristol board matting).
Fee: There are NO FEES to participate. This exhibition is generously sponsored by the Rotary Club of Leamington and the Kiwanis Club.
Jurying: The judging panel will base decisions on:
ALL artwork submitted following the preparation guidelines will be displayed in the exhibition. Late submissions or artwork NOT properly prepared according to the guidelines will NOT BE eligible.
CASH PRIZES in EACH of the 7 categories ($2000 TOTAL):
1st Place - $100, 2nd Place - $80, 3rd Place - $60, Honourable Mention - $40
People’s Choice Award - $140. Visitors will have the opportunity to cast a single vote for their favorite work. Votes will be tallied at the end of the show to determine one winner.
Future Artist Award - $300. In honour of the late Marg and Don Ross, this award is granted to a graduating student who showcases the most potential as an artist or enthusiast and whom has demonstrated extraordinary support and patronage to the arts in the community. For those who choose to submit, students must write a 500-word statement on their current involvement in the arts and describe their artistic goals for the future. Judging will be based on the statement and artwork submitted and one winner selected.
Schedule
Entry Deadline: Thursday, April 24, 5pm (SHARP! NO EXCEPTIONS!)
Exhibition Opens: Friday, April 25
Awards Presentation & Reception: Friday, May 16, 6pm
Exhibition Closes: Thursday, May 22
Artwork Pick Up: Saturday, May 24 - Saturday, June 7
NO PICK UP BEFORE MAY 24. ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP ON OR BEFORE JUNE 7.
ARTWORK THAT IS NOT PREPARED ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE EXHBIT AND WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARDS.
ALL ARTWORK MUST BE LABELLED ON FRONT LOWER RIGHT CORNER MATCHING THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM EXACTLY. Title of Artwork, Student Name, School, and Category (not the media). Label template available HERE. This will be seen by the gallery visitors and the public.
FRAMED ARTWORK MUST BE WIRED ON THE BACK. ALLIGATOR/TEETH HOOKS OR OTHER HARDWARE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
ARTWORK MEDIUM MUST FIT THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY. Artwork that does not fit within one of the categories is not eligible and will be excluded by the jury if submitted.
PAPER: ALL 2D artwork on paper MUST be mounted on Black Form Core or Bristol Board ONLY with a bulldog clip at top. NO LOOSE PAPER WORKS. This included photography and digital media/illustrations.
STRETCHED CANVAS: MUST BE WIRED on the back from side to side securely with screws, not tape or glue. Saw-Tooth Hooks/Alligator Hooks, other types of hardware or works with no hardware at all will NOT be displayed.
CANVAS BOARDS: DO NOT need any hanging hardware, ONLY a bulldog clip(s) at top.
3D & SCULPTURE: Free-standing works MUST be assembled and stable/balanced.
PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL: MUST be printed. ALL 2D artwork on paper MUST be mounted on Black Form Core or Bristol Board ONLY with a bulldog clip at top. NO LOOSE PAPER WORKS.
VIDEO & FILM: MUST be in MP4 or AVI formats ONLY and sent via WeTransfer.com ONLY (it's free) to coordinator@leamingtonartscentre.com. USB thumbdrives will NOT be accepted. Films/Videos will be displayed/presented on a large TV screen with audio.
FIXATIVE: Heavy pencil, charcoal, pastel or other material that may smear should be treated with an art fixative prior to submission. Such pieces should also have a protective overlay.
