43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

The Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts exhibition has been organized by the guild since 1970 and hosted by the Figge Art Museum since 2016. The exhibition will occupy the Figge's 3rd floor gallery from February 17 to June 16, 2024. Artists living within 200 miles of the Figge working in any medium, including sound, performance, video, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper are encouraged to apply. Artists may submit up to three original works created within the last 5 years for consideration per $35 entry fee. Giclée reproductions will not be considered. Works previously exhibited in the Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition or currently in a private or museum collection will not be accepted.

Awards include $1000 first place, $500 second place, $750 Sally MacMillan Watercolor Award, $500 Zeivel Harris Sculpture Award, $300 Digital Art/Performance/Sound/Video Award, $300 Founder's Award, $250 second place watercolor, $100 People's Choice Award, $100 Children's Choice Award, and $100 Honorable Mention Award. Selections will be made by juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center, based on digital applications. Award winners will be selected in person by the juror.

Two-dimensional works must be ready to install with clean frames and mats in good condition. Glass is acceptable for works under 14 inches; plexiglass is recommended for larger works. D rings are required. Hanging works may not exceed 6 x 8 feet framed. Three-dimensional works should not exceed 10 x 12 x 10 feet, be freestanding, and movable by two people. All works must have identification labels. Works requiring site-specific installation must include clear instructions and/or diagrams. Artist drop-off is February 8-10, 2024 (10am-4pm). Artist pick-up is June 20-22, 2024 (10am-4pm). For questions, contact Assistant Registrar Elyse Nurenberg at [email protected].