The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center announces the return of our Regional Juried Exhibit to be held December 2-23, 2023. Any artist located within 150 miles of our location working in any two-dimensional media is invited to apply!
The deadline for entry submissions is November 2, 2023.
The Gmeiner is a large, free public art gallery located in beautiful downtown Wellsboro at 134 Main Street. We are committed to showcasing local emerging and established artists.
Calendar:
Entries begin: Monday, October 2
Go to: gmeinerartculturalcenter.org and click on the link for the submission form
Deadline for entries: Thursday, November 2 at midnight
Notification of acceptance: Friday, November 10
Delivery of accepted work: Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 from 12-6 PM.
Exhibit dates: Saturday, December 2 through Saturday, December 23.
Reception date: Sunday, December 3 from 2-4 PM
Pick up dates for unsold works: Tuesday, January 2 and Wednesday,
January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Eligibility:
• Artists living within a 150-mile radius of 134 Main Street, Wellsboro
• Age 18+
• Must be original work completed within the last five years
• Artists may submit up to 3 works
• All two-dimensional media considered
• Artwork cannot have been displayed previously at the Gmeiner
• Work cannot exceed 60” in any direction
• Work submitted must be available to be on display for the entire length of the exhibit
• No substitutions allowed
• Accepted work must be professionally finished and installation ready – either framed or gallery-wrapped – with secure wiring
• Unfinished, wet or uncured objects will not be accepted
The Gmeiner reserves the right to refuse any work that is not properly prepared, is not of acceptable quality, differs significantly from the images submitted, or is not original. Fees will NOT be refunded for work that is not accepted.
Submissions:
• To submit entries, go to: gmeinerartculturalcenter.org and click on the link for the submission form, which will open on October 2nd .
• The following information is required for each submitted piece:
o Title
o Date completed
o Medium
o Dimensions
o Price (or NFS)
• A short description (less than 200 words) of the work is optional
• Each submitted work must have a digital photo that shows the whole piece
• Up to 3 original works may be submitted per artist
• Up to 2 detail or alternate views per work may also be submitted
Images should accurately represent the work. Poor-quality images are more likely to be eliminated.
Image files submitted for the jurying process may also be used for publicity purposes prior to and during the exhibit. The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center may photograph, digitally distribute or reproduce the entries for educational, cataloging, and publicity purposes.
Image Files:
• Files must be under 3 MB each
• Only files saved in JPEG format will be accepted
• Suggested minimum file size – 72 dpi, 1,000 x 1,000 pixels (no less than 480 pixels)
• Image files MUST be named in the following format:
o Last Name
o Entry #
o Title of work
o Detail # (if applicable)
• Use underscores between parts of file name, not commas or spaces
• Examples:
Heath_1_Dragon.jpg
Heath_1_Dragon_Detail1.jpg
Powell_1_SprayCans.jpg
Powell_2_ElliotNessFest.jpg
Powell_3_NeatoBurrito.jpg
Fees:
• $10 per entry, up to 3 entries (non-refundable)
• Fees may be paid by bringing or mailing cash or a check made out to:
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center, 134 Main Street, Wellsboro, PA 16901. Fees may also be paid for using a credit card or mobile app in person at the Gmeiner or by calling 570-724-1917 during our normal business hours.
• Entries are not considered complete until the fee is received
Insurance:
The Gmeiner does NOT insure exhibits. Art is displayed at the artist’s risk.
Artists are encouraged to speak with their insurance company about a rider if coverage is desired. Please keep this in mind when deciding whether to submit your work for the exhibit.
Selection:
• The independent juror will select the works of art to be included in the exhibit, as well as choose the award winners, based on their merits.
• Not all works submitted to the jurying process will be selected.
• Fees will not be refunded for works that are not selected.
• Artists will be notified if their works have been selected by Friday, November 10, 2023.
Delivery of Artwork:
• Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of their artwork.
• Artwork accepted into the exhibit must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17 between the hours of 12-6 PM.
• The artist may have another person deliver their work for them.
• We do not accept artwork by mail, nor do we have storage room for packing materials.
• Pickup of any unsold artwork will be on:
o Tuesday, January 2, 2024 from 12-6 PM and
o Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Sales:
• Artwork does not have to be available for sale to be included in the exhibit. Please mark such pieces as “NFS.”
• Keep in mind the cost of materials (including framing), your time, and the Gmeiner’s commission when pricing your work.
• The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center will handle all sales of artwork in the exhibit, including collecting PA sales tax (6%).
• It is the responsibility of the artist to pay any tax owed.
• The Gmeiner charges a 20% commission on all art work sold during an exhibit.
• Artists whose work sells during the exhibit will receive a check within 3 weeks of the end date of the exhibit.
• Although we encourage guests who purchase art work to leave it up until the end of the exhibit, because we are a tourist location, that is not always possible.
• The Gmeiner does not ship purchased artwork.
About the Juror:
John McKaig is an associate professor of art at Bloomsburg University. He received a BFA in printmaking from Miami University in Ohio, and an MFA in printmaking from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. He has taught printmaking, painting, figure drawing and anatomy at Syracuse University, and all levels of painting, printmaking, general and figure drawing, and analog photography at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Interlochen, MI. John McKaig has exhibited work throughout the United States and internationally, in group and juried exhibitions as well as in several solo exhibitions.
Calendar:
Entries begin: Monday, October 2
Deadline for entries: Thursday, November 2 at midnight
Notification of acceptance: Friday, November 10
Delivery of accepted work: Thursday, November 16 and Friday,
November 17 from 12-6 PM.
Exhibit dates: Saturday, December 2 through Saturday, December 23.
Reception date: Sunday, December 3 from 2-4 PM
Pick up dates for unsold works: Tuesday, January 2 and Wednesday,
January 3, 2024 from 12-6 PM
Any questions, please contact Carrie Heath, the director of the Gmeiner at
570-724-1917 or [email protected]