30th September Competition

The Alexandria Museum of Art invites artists to submit work for the 30th September Competition. All artists over the age of 18 working in any medium are eligible. All work must be original and completed in the last two years (2015 or later). The exhibition will be on display from June 2 through September 22, 2017. In 2018 and following years, the September Competition exhibition will be on display for four months, from July through October.

Each artist may submit two full view works of art with a non-refundable entry fee of $40. Additional works, including views and details of 3D works, may be submitted for $20 per entry. Entries will be blind juried by digital images. All digital images must be smaller than 5MB and saved as JPG at the highest resolution possible. Video files must be a maximum of 100MB and not exceed 30 minutes in length. No work should exceed seven feet (84 inches) in any direction or 200 lbs in weight. Entry must include digital images, entry fee, and a maximum 100-word artist statement. The deadline for entry is March 18, 2017. Selected works must arrive pre-paid by May 19, 2017, along with a pre-paid return address label.

Awards will be presented at the exhibition opening on June 2, 2017: First Place $800, Second Place $500, Third Place $300, and three Honorable Mention awards of $100 each. A Purchase Award will be selected by museum staff and board at the close of the exhibition. The juror is Mark Tullos, a former Alexandria Museum of Art Director. A 30% commission will be charged on all sales. The museum will take reasonable precautions to protect entries but assumes no responsibility for loss or damage during transit. Works will be insured for the duration of the show while on AMoA premises.