93rd Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition

The 93rd Annual Toledo Area Artists Exhibition is organized by the Toledo Museum of Art and is open to present residents of Allen, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood, and Wyandot counties in Ohio, and Lenawee and Monroe counties in Michigan. Original artwork in any media (excluding performance art) created from 2007–2011 and not previously shown in Toledo Area Artists exhibitions is eligible. Works consisting in whole or in part of perishable materials, living organisms, liquids, materials covered by the Endangered Species Act, feathers of any kind, or deteriorating/insect infested or untreated wood will not be admitted.

Artists may enter a maximum of three original works, including any collaborations, for a $30 entry fee. Entry fees are collected online by credit card only. Artwork must be submitted for jury review via online entry at www.callforentry.org with digital images following the website's guidelines. The exhibition will be juried by Toledo Museum of Art Director Brian Kennedy and Associate Director Amy Gilman. Jury review notifications will be emailed on June 13, 2011. Accepted artwork must be dropped off at TMA Grove Place Service Entrance on August 12-13, 2011 between 1-4 pm (shipped works must arrive by August 13 at 4 pm). The Awards Ceremony and Opening Reception is August 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm. The exhibition closes September 25, 2011, with artwork pickup on September 30 and October 1 from 1-4 pm.

Works on paper (except pastels) must be framed under Plexi; pastels may be framed under glass. Paintings must be framed, and hanging devices must be provided on unconventional wall-mounted pieces. A 5" x 7", 300 dpi photo suitable for publication must be provided with all accepted entries. Artists may offer work for sale with a 30% commission charged on each sale. No commission is charged on Purchase Awards. All work not picked up by October 1, 2011 will be confiscated by TMA for disposal. No entries will be insured against loss or damage while in the Museum or during transit.