The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center announces an Atrium exhibit that is open to ANY artist (we’re breaking our own rules for this one!). ANY artist, any age, working in any two-dimensional medium is invited to submit ONE piece for this exhibit for FREE!
Artwork must be trading card sized and should fit the ComicCon theme (animation, comics, science fiction, fantasy, and fandom).
Items in this exhibit will NOT be offered for sale. Artists will be able to swap their cards
with each other at 6PM on August 10 th .
Eligibility:
Artists living on Earth
Any age
Must be original work (no AI) completed within the last five years
Artists may submit ONE piece
Artwork must measure 2.5” x 3.5” and be on sturdy paper (no notebook, copy, construction, or manila paper)
Artwork cannot have been displayed previously at the Gmeiner Submissions:
Entries may be submitted by bringing them to the Gmeiner in person on Tuesday, August 6 th between 12 and 6PM.
OR
Entries may be mailed to the Gmeiner and received prior to August 6 th . Our address is:
o 134 Main Street
o Wellsboro, PA 16901
If mailing your artwork, please include a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Otherwise your artwork will not be returned.
All submitted artwork must have the following information NEATLY printed on the back:
o Artist’s name
o Contact info for artist (phone, email, or website)
o Title
o Medium
o Date completed
o Edition or series number (if applicable)
Fees:
NONE. It is free to enter!
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center may photograph, digitally distribute or reproduce the entries for educational, cataloguing, and publicity purposes.
**The Gmeiner reserves the right to refuse any unacceptable artwork.**
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.
We cannot be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged artwork.
By entering in this exhibit, the artist shall at all times protect, indemnify, save and keep harmless the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center against and from any loss, cost, damage, liability, or expense that arises out of or by reason of any act or omission of the exhibitor, their employees, or agents.
Calendar:
Entry Dropoff: Tuesday, August 6 from 12-6 PM. Mailed entries must be received by this date.
Exhibit dates: Saturday, August 10 through Sunday, September 1.
Reception date: Saturday, August 10 from 2-4 PM during Wellsboro’s ComicCon SWAP time: 6PM on Saturday, August 10
Pick up date for untraded works: Tuesday, September 3 from 12-6 PM
Materials:
Sturdy cardstock, plain or colored, can be purchased at most retailers who sell office supplies.
140lb hot or cold pressed watercolor paper also works well for trading cards. This and other materials can be found at local retailers, larger art/craft stores, and online.
Acceptable media:
Pencil, graphite, or pastel drawing (please use a fixative to keep from smudging)
Colored pencil, pen, ink, marker, calligraphy, watercolor, acrylic or oil paint, photographs, decoupage or collage, fabric, etc.
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.
Any questions, please contact Carrie Heath, the director of the Gmeiner at 570-724-1917 or [email protected]