5th Biennial Wings & Water

River Arts, Inc. invites artists from around the nation to participate in the 5th Biennial Wings & Water, a juried exhibit depicting their definition of wings and/or water. Examples may include works of birds, insects, fish, animals, rivers, or abstract representations thereof. All styles, media, and techniques are accepted, including both 2D and 3D pieces.

Submissions are limited to 4 works per artist. Works must be original and include title, media, dimensions (framed and unframed if applicable), and price. The entry fee is $35 for the first work, with additional works at $10 each (maximum four works total). Artists may submit one image per work; alternate views or detail images should be incorporated as side-by-side comparisons in a single image file. The submission deadline is November 15, 2021.

Accepted works must be gallery ready and wired for hanging (no sawtooths or clip hangers). Size limit is maximum 5 feet. All works must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit (January 20–March 11, 2022). The juror is Mary Dickey. Awards include $500 Best of Show, $150 2nd Place, $75 Honorable Mention (2 awards), and $50 People's Choice. Though not-for-sale works are accepted, sales are encouraged. Artists retain 65% of sale proceeds with 35% retained by River Arts Inc. Acceptances and regrets will be sent by December 3, 2021. The opening reception is January 20, 2022, 5:30–7:30 p.m., with awards announced at 6 p.m. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance costs to and from the venue. Contact River Arts Inc. at [email protected] for shipping requirements and insurance details.