2022 International Juried Exhibition

The Center for Contemporary Art invites artists age 18 and older to submit work for the 2022 International Juried Exhibition. The exhibition will run January 14 – February 26, 2022, and will be juried by Erin Jenoa Gilbert, a New York-based curator and art advisor specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora. Gilbert is the former Curator of African American Manuscripts at the Smithsonian Archives of American Art and has held positions at The Art Institute of Chicago and The Studio Museum in Harlem.

The exhibition will consist of two- and three-dimensional work in all media. Wall pieces must be wired for hanging and no larger than 36" X 36". Free-standing pieces may not exceed 32" X 32" X 48" or weigh more than 75 lbs. Submit up to three digital images (JPEG/JPG format, 1200 pixels minimum on longest side, 5 MB maximum), and optionally up to three audio or video files. Entry fee is $35 for up to three entries, or $25 for members of The Center for Contemporary Art and art educators. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Awards include a Special Exhibitions Committee Award for a solo exhibition at The Center, First Prize of $500, Second Prize of $250, and Third Prize of $100. Submission deadline is November 28, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Artist notification will be sent by email on December 17, 2021. In-person delivery and receipt of shipped work is January 4–8, 2022. The exhibition opening reception is January 14, 2022. Pre-paid artwork return and in-person pick-up is available February 29 – March 5, 2022 during office hours. All artwork is insured for its declared value from receipt through March 5, 2022. The Center for Contemporary Art receives a 30% commission on all exhibition sales. Artists are responsible for shipping costs and must include return postage with shipped work.