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Facing Forward – 2024 Juried Exhibition

August 6 – September 13, 2024

“It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another to make a portrait of who they are.”

-Paul Caponigro

The 2024 Juried Exhibition celebrates art on the theme of portraiture. Artists of any level and creating in all mediums are invited to submit work that reflects this theme. Portraits do more than record the appearance of a person. They can tell a story about that person: their character, their passions, their experiences, their emotions, their strengths, as well as their struggles and their fears. All interpretations of the theme will be considered.

DEADLINES:

GUIDELINES:

  • Works must be original and created within the past 5 calendar years without the aid of an instructor.
  • Any photos used as reference must belong to the artist.
  • All mediums are accepted and must be ready for exhibit:
    • Sculpture must be sturdy and prepared for display
    • paintings and photographs must be appropriately framed and wired for hanging.
  • Work must be clearly labelled on the back or bottom with title and artist’s name.

*The Marianne van Silfhout Gallery will not be charging commission on works sold during this exhibition. All sales will be directed to the artist to secure.

AWARDS: Awards totaling $1000.00 will be presented to artists at the reception.

ENTRY FEE: $35.00 per artist. Includes up to 3 artwork per artist. Entry fee is non-refundable.