Student and Emerging Artist Competition 2019
Illusion and Reality
The City of Ocala and the Magnolia Art Xchange invite artists in High School up to the age of 30 to submit entries for the 2019 Student and Emerging Artists competition and exhibit.
Artists are to create work inspired by the theme Illusion and Reality. Work will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The juror will award winners in each division and Best of Show. Judge’s decisions will be final. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge and presented at the reception on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Artists are to create work inspired by the theme Illusion and Reality. Work will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The juror will award winners in each division and Best of Show. Judge’s decisions will be final. Awards will be given at the discretion of the judge and presented at the reception on Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Awards
Award Levels: Best of Show, PLUS 1st – 3rd in each division
Awards = $2,000 value
Awards = $2,000 value
- Feature Artist Profile in Ocala Magazine (Best of Show)
- Professional Artwork Scan (1st Place each Division)
- Scholarships to College of Central Florida (High School Division)
- Appleton Museum of Art Memberships
- First Friday Art Walk Memberships
- Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) Memberships
- Opportunity to sell your work
Entry Instructions
Each artist may submit one piece for exhibition and judging. Work must fit the exhibition theme, Illusion and Reality. Artist must submit their work under one of three age divisions: High School, Young Adult (18-24) and Young Adult (25-30).
All entries must be accompanied by:
All entries must be accompanied by:
- Entry Form (located below)
- Artist Statement
- Photograph of artwork in .jpg file format with a resolution of at least 1900 pixels in the widest dimension. Photos can be emailed, or artists can mail printed photos, a CD, or USB thumb drive with digital images.
- Entries must be submitted no later than Monday, March 25, 2019 at 11:59 pm. Entries are to be submitted via email to artinfo@ocalafl.org or mailed to City of Ocala Cultural Arts Office, 828 NE 8th Ave., Ocala, FL, 34470. Mailed items will not be returned.
- Artists whose entries are accepted will be notified no later than Friday, March 29, 2019.
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Specifications and Restrictions
By entering this competition, you agree to the following:
- Only original drawings, oils, watercolors, acrylics, graphics, photography, mixed media, fiber and sculpture completed within the last two years may be submitted.
- All work must be properly prepared for display. Pieces to be hung must be framed and wired for hanging. Hanging pieces have a weight limit of 75 lbs.
- Sculpture must be able to be displayed on a stand no larger than 16”w x 16”d x 48”h. Stands required for sculpture must be provided by the artist.*
- Unacceptable work includes: crafts, jewelry, copies of published work, pieces requiring electricity, pieces more than 60 inches in width, or pieces with copyrighted material.
- Work must be appropriate for an exhibit that will be viewed by individuals of all ages. The City of Ocala and Magnolia Art Xchange reserve the right to refuse art work of questionable subject matter.
- Sale of art work is encouraged and work will be offered for sale at the price originally stated by the artist on the entry form. There is no commission on sales.
- The City of Ocala reserves the right to reproduce accepted work in newsletters, news media, on their websites, and in other promotional uses. The City of Ocala will insure all entries. All entries must be accompanied by a Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions
Accepted artwork must be dropped off at Ocala City Hall on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 between 3:30pm and 5:00pm. All artwork must be accompanied by an Identification Card, which can be found inside the Call to Artists - Entry Form document.
Accepted artwork must remain in the gallery through the end of the show and must be picked up Friday, July 12, 2019
between 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Ocala City Hall. All artwork left after the close of the exhibition will become property of the City of Ocala.
Accepted artwork must remain in the gallery through the end of the show and must be picked up Friday, July 12, 2019
between 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Ocala City Hall. All artwork left after the close of the exhibition will become property of the City of Ocala.
Resources for Artists
Not sure how to write an Artist Statement? Need to know how to make sure your artwork is "ready for display"? Open the Helpful Info document below for need-to-know information.
| helpful_info_2019.pdf |
