2023 Thumb Area Artists Exhibition

The 2023 Thumb Area Artists Exhibition is open to artists 18 years or older who reside in Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Tuscola, or Wayne counties in Michigan. Artists may submit a maximum of 2 entries. The entry fee is $40 for non-members and $30 for Romeo Guild of Art members in good standing. Submissions must include 1-2 images of original work completed within the last three years that has not been previously exhibited in the Thumb Area Artists Exhibition. Acceptable media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, graphics, and sculpture (wood, metal, etc.). Fibers, photography, and computer-generated art are not acceptable. Class work and reproductions of copyrighted works will not be accepted.

All entries must be for sale and priced. A 30% commission will be taken by Starkweather Arts Center on all artwork sales. Sold work must remain in place until the show's end, and no price changes are permitted once art is accepted. Wall pieces must be framed for hanging with wire only (no sawtooth hooks), and artwork may not exceed 40 inches in height, width, or depth including frame. The entry deadline is August 11, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Artist notification will be sent via email on August 18. Accepted artwork must be delivered to Starkweather Arts Center, 219 N Main, Romeo, MI 48065, on August 26 between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The exhibition runs from August 31 through September 29, 2023 at Starkweather Arts Center. Hours are Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Labor Day). The opening reception and award presentation will be held September 8 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artists must pick up their work on September 30 between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The juror is Laurie Tennent, a photographer known for her botanical images. For questions, contact Suzanne Wilson at 586-255-2930 or [email protected].