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The submission deadline is September 18, 2020.

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Accepted file types: 11111111000000000000. Maximum file size: 500 MB per image.

When is the exhibition?

The exhibition opens on November 14, 2020 and runs until January 15, 2021.

How many entries can I submit?

You can submit up to 3 separate entries to this call.

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Art Comes Alive | 2020

Name: Art Comes Alive | 2020
Start: 2020-11-14T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2021-01-15T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Organization: Art Design Consultants Location Cincinnati, Ohio Entry Fee Paid Entry Deadline September 18, 2020 Exhibition Nov 14 - Jan 15, 2021

Art Design Consultants annual art competition and exhibition 'Art Comes Alive' (ACA) is nationally recognized as 'The Academy Awards for Artists'. Each year, we have the privilege of working with the best artists in the nation to showcase their work in a two-month long exhibit and help connect them with art industry leaders, gallery owners, and buyers!

There is no other event that celebrates the visual arts by awarding over $350,000 to artists. Our diverse panel of prestigious jurors come from across the country and are seeking artists working in a variety of media, subject matter, and price points. Jurors will cast their votes for the top artists who will be showcased in a final exhibit here in Cincinnati from November 14th, 2020 through January 15th, 2021 and awarded prizes including purchase awards, gallery contracts, publishing contracts, solos shows, publicity, and cash prizes.

DEADLINE TO ENTER
Friday, September 11th, 2020 at 11: 59 PM

COST TO ENTER
$55 1st Image
$25 2nd Image
$15 3rd Image
FREE 4th Image

ACCEPTED MEDIA

• Paintings

• Original Prints

• Drawings (including pastels, charcoal & pencil)

• Sculpture (includes metal, stone, wood, etc.)

• Non-Functional Fine Art Crafts (includes glass, fiber, jewelry, clay, etc)

• Glass Art

• Photography

• Mixed Media

• *NEW CATEGORY* Video Art

Size Limit: You may submit 2-D work larger than 48 x 48 inches for the jury to view, but if accepted as a finalist for the gallery exhibit we cannot take works larger than 48 x 48 inches.

ELIGIBILITY
All visual artists must be above the age of 18 to participate.

You may enter up to three separate 1 to 4 image entries.

ENTRY FEE:

$55 1st Image

$25 2nd Image

$15 3rd Image

Free 4th Image

FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL ENTRY it is always best to enter more than one piece of artwork into ACA. By doing so, you are showcasing a cohesive, unified body of work, which greatly increases your chances of appealing to the Jurors. So consider submitting four images (the fourth one is free)!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL THROUGH 7/31/20 Save $10 off your total entry by using the code ACA2020SAVE at checkout.

ACCEPTED MEDIA:

• Paintings

• Original Prints

• Drawings (including pastels, charcoal & pencil)

• Sculpture (includes metal, stone, wood, etc.)

• Non-Functional Fine Art Crafts (includes glass, fiber, jewelry, clay, etc)

• Glass Art

• Photography

• Mixed Media

• *NEW CATEGORY* Video Art

IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• 2D artwork must be no larger than 48 x 48 inches. NOTE: you may submit artwork larger than 48 x 48 inches for the juror to view and rank, but if accepted into the final exhibition we cannot accept works larger than 48 x 48 inches in the gallery. We will work with you to find another piece that fits the size requirements of similar representation.

• 3D and/or sculptural artwork may be no larger than 72” H x 24” L x 24” W

• Artwork entered must be for sale and the price listed must be the RETAIL PRICE.

• Image uploaded must have neutral background (preferably black or white) or no background (cropped to edge of image).

File Format:

• Uploaded images must be in JPEG or PNG file format

• Keep file sizes under 10.0 MB (example – 1000 x 1000 px at 72 dpi)

ELIGIBILITY:

• artists must be above the age of 18 to participate

AWARDS:

The only awards artists need to apply for to be considered are the Emerging Artist of the Year Award, The Summit Artist, and The Lifetime Achievement Award. If you would like to be considered for either of these awards please fill out the correct questionniare here

All other awards are selected by jurors and purchase award partners.

You do not have to be present at the awards ceremony to be eligible to receive an award.

SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS:

Once accepted into the final exhibit, it is the artists responsibility to ship their artwork to and from the Art Design Consultants gallery in Cincinnati, OH. All packaging materials will be cataloged and saved for return shipping. (Please, no shipping peanuts).

If the artwork does not sell during the show and a means of return is not provided within thirty (30) days of the closing date of the show artwork will be put into storage and ADC is not liable for any damages.

PAYMENT:

Your entry fee payment can be made in three easy ways:

1. Pay online via card or PayPal

*please make sure your entry name matches the name on your payment - if the credit/debit card name does not match the entry name please email [email protected] with payment and entrant info.

2. Send a check

ATTN: Cassandra Pennington

ADC, Art Design Consultants

2124 Madison Road

Cincinnati, OH 45208

*write 'ACA Entry Fee' in the memo line *Make checks payable to ADC, Art Design Consultants

3. Call us with your payment info

Local (513) 723-1222 or toll free at (800) 439-2960.

Remember, your entry cannot be submitted and received by the jurors until entry fee payments are made in full.

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