Emerging artist show reminder

It’s getting close. The deadline is Oct. 15. Joplin Regional Artists Coalition is excited to host an Emerging Artist juried exhibit this fall at the Spiva facility in the new Cornell Complex (Nov 12-Dec 31). Please see below for the guidelines and deadlines. We can’t wait to see what the area’s new artists come up with for this event. Please share this announcement with artists and educators in the area.

Guidelines for Emerging Artist Exhibit

An emerging artist, for the purposes of this exhibit, is defined as:

Currently enrolled in High School or University level art classes/degree plan or self-taught

Currently honing skill and style in preferred medium

Landed some recognition, but no commercial representation

Working less than five years in preferred medium

Not using art as main source of income

Age restriction: Must be 16 or older

Show details:

Two dimensional works:

Wired properly for hanging-no saw-toothed hangers

Canvases must be framed or edges properly finished on gallery wrapped canvas, simple gesso finish is not acceptable

Size limitations 72” x 72”

Three dimensional works:

Under 100 pounds

All components must be properly secured

Felt or protective pads on the bottoms to protect venue’s surfaces

Provide information for labeling purposes:

Name

Title

Medium

Price or NFS (must be a firm price, negotiable is not permitted)

Image of piece submitted for jury process no later than October 15th, 2022 to joplinrac@gmail.com

Drop off of accepted pieces will be announced as it gets closer to the event

Awards for this exhibit are:

First Place: $125

Second Place: $100

Third Place: $75

Honorable Mention (3): $25

Opening receptions is: Nov. 11, 5-7:30 p.m. at Spiva.