45th Mid-States Craft Exhibition

The 45th Mid-States Craft Exhibition is open to artists residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, or Tennessee. All work must be original, completed within the last three years, and not previously exhibited in the Mid-States Craft Exhibition.

The competition accepts work in the following categories: ceramics, glass, textiles, metals, wood, enamel, and mixed media. Entries must not exceed 108 inches in any direction and/or 150 pounds. Large sculpture should be weatherproofed for outdoor display. No entry that requires the artist to be present for moving or assembly will be accepted. The entry fee is $40.00 and entitles entrants to submit up to two entries. Submissions must be made online through CaFE. Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. Checks must be received at the museum no later than September 25th to be eligible for the jurying process.

Selected works will be received hand delivered or shipped prepaid from October 9–20, 2017, during museum hours. The exhibition runs December 10, 2017–February 4, 2018. An Awards Reception will be held Saturday, December 9, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. CST, where over $10,000 in purchase and merit awards will be presented. Purchase award-winning works will become part of the Evansville Museum's permanent collection. Exhibited work may be claimed February 6–16, 2018. All works accepted for exhibition will be insured while on the museum premises at a value agreeable to the artist and the museum, with a maximum insurance value of $1,500.00. The museum will not be responsible for work in transit or works unclaimed after February 16, 2018. For more information, contact the Art Committee at [email protected] or 812-425-2406 ext. 225.