A Sense of Place 2022

The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art announces the 2022 juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place. Open to participants from throughout the United States, this event, now in its 40th year, seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists. Founded in 1937 and housed in the historic Nicholas Ware mansion (c. 1818), GHIA is Augusta's only independent nonprofit visual arts school and gallery.

The competition is open to all US artists age 18 and older. All works must be original, not previously exhibited at GHIA, and completed on or after June 1, 2019. Accepted media include painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fabric art, and photography. Film and video are ineligible. Entry fee is $35 for up to 3 entries/images. 2D artworks must not exceed three feet in width or seven feet in height (framed). 3D artworks must not exceed 4 feet in any direction or weigh more than 70 pounds. All work must be installation-ready with appropriate hanging hardware and installation instructions. The juror is Erin Dunn, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Telfair Museum in Savannah, GA.

Three cash prizes will be awarded: a $750 Best of Show Award and two $500 Juror's Awards. Additional noncash Merit awards may be presented at the juror's discretion. Award recipients will be announced Friday, September 2, 2022, at the opening reception. The exhibition runs September 2 - October 7, 2022. Artwork must be picked up by October 21, 2022. Return shipping must be prepaid through a shipping company with a prepaid label enclosed with artwork.