Juried Art Show call for entries

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is now welcoming entries for the 2016 Juried Art Show.

The 6th biennial Juried Art Show will hang in the Juneau Arts and Culture Center gallery from Friday, Jan. 6 to Tuesday, Jan. 31. This year’s juror is Ketchikan-based artist Evon Zerbetz.

Interested artists and groups should apply by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7. Applications are available at www.entrythingy.com/jahc.

Applicants will be notified of the jurors’ selection by Dec. 21. If accepted, they will have to deliver their work to the JACC no later than Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Winners will be announced at the show’s First Friday opening, from 4:30-7 p.m. Jan. 6, and Zerbetz will speak about the selection process.

Details:

• Applicants may enter two pieces, with up to 10 photos of the individual piece per entry.

• Artwork must be original and created within the last three years in any media, and not previously exhibited at the JACC gallery.  

• Artwork should not violate city, state or federal laws, or endanger viewers.

• Artists must sign an Artist Gallery Agreement upon admission into the show.

• Artists are responsible for the packing and shipping of pieces to and from the JACC gallery if necessary. The JAHC will manage shipping of any sold pieces.

• The entry fee is $40 and is waived if the applicant is a current JAHC member in good standing.

For more information, go to www.jahc.org/resources/for-artists or email meghan@jahc.org.

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