59th Annual Thumb Area Artists' Exhibition

The 59th Annual 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. Entry fee is $35 for non-RGA members and $30 for RGA members in good standing. Submissions must include 1-2 images of artwork. The entry deadline is August 15, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. MDT.

Acceptable media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, graphics, and sculpture (wood, metal, etc.). Fibers, photography, and computer-generated art are not acceptable. Original work completed within the last two years and not previously exhibited in the Thumb Area Artists Exhibition is eligible. 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.

Artist notification will be sent via email on August 20. Accepted artwork delivery is August 24. The exhibition opens August 29, 2019, and runs through September 27. The opening reception and award presentation is Friday, September 6, 7PM-9PM. Artists must pick up their work on Saturday, September 28, between 10AM and 3:30PM at Starkweather Arts Center, 219 N. Main, Romeo, MI 48065. The center is open Thursdays-Saturdays 10AM-4PM. For questions regarding pick up, contact Starkweather at 586.752.5700. Wall pieces must be framed with wire only (no sawtooth hooks) and may not exceed 40" in height, width, or depth. All entries should be able to be handled by one person.