2020 Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Juried Visual Art Exhibition

The Juried Visual Art Exhibition showcases exceptional new art by regional artists and is one of the pillars for the Festival's high-quality visual arts offerings. The exhibition is hosted inside the Trust Arts Education Center (James E. Rohr Building) at 805-807 Liberty Avenue in the Cultural District during the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 5–14, 2020. The theme for this year's exhibition is Transverse. The exhibition welcomes thousands of visitors over the course of ten days and artworks may be featured in Festival press coverage or purchased by festival attendees. Select artists have been recruited to exhibit in solo and group shows as part of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's gallery system and other gallery opportunities citywide. All accepted artists will be invited to the private preview on June 4, 2020. There is no application fee, and admission to the exhibition is free and open to the public.

The theme for 2020 is Transverse. Art has the power to offer new ways of seeing and experiencing our world. For this exhibition, submissions exploring ideas about altered realities, utopias, and challenging the status quo are sought. Artists working with VR, video, or any new technologies are encouraged to apply.

Artists must reside within 150 miles of 805-807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. All work must be original, designed and created by the applicant, and must relate to the exhibition theme. Work must not have been previously exhibited in Pittsburgh and must have been completed within the past 2 years from June 2020. Video and sound components must be intended for display in a gallery setting; documented performances are ineligible. All work must be ready to hang, exhibit, or be installed during scheduled hours. Installation-based works must be installed by the artist and should take no longer than two 8-hour work days. All work must be available for display for the full duration of the Festival, June 5–14, 2020. Artists may submit up to 3 individual pieces. Artists will receive notification of application status in March. Selected artists must sign and return the exhibition agreement by April 20, 2020. All accepted artwork must be delivered in person and picked up at 805-807 Liberty Avenue during the schedule outlined in the acceptance letter. Works selected for exhibition may be offered for sale at the artist's discretion; the Festival receives a 20% commission on all sales. If work is selected, a signed application and agreement is a commitment to show the selected piece(s). Cancellations must be received in writing before March 31, 2020. Works selected for display may not be removed until the Festival's conclusion.

Awards: Best in Show – $2,500 (as selected by all three jurors); Juror's Choice – $500 (4 total awards, 1 from each juror); People's Choice – $500 (as voted on by the general public).