Art Now 2019: Painting

Art Now: Painting is the fifth annual exhibition in the Ann Arbor Art Center's Art Now series, featuring innovative work in painting. The exhibition highlights artists that employ traditional painting techniques, as well as artists who move across disciplines and push the boundaries of what defines contemporary painting, including through the application of hybrid processes and use of mixed media. Art Now: Painting is characterized by its inclusiveness of genres, styles, aesthetics, concepts, materials, and processes. Since contemporary painting is often tightly integrated with other art forms, submissions are accepted in any medium.

This call for entry is open to any artist over the age of 18 who currently resides in the US. Artists are invited to submit up to three images per $35 entry in any combination of individual artwork or detail images. Artworks must have been created within the past three years and not previously shown in any other Ann Arbor Art Center exhibitions. There are no restrictions on artwork dimensions. The jurying process is anonymous; however artists must submit a bio and CV as separate .doc or .pdf documents labeled using the following format: Lastname_Firstname_Bio and Lastname_Firstname_CV. All entries must be submitted digitally for consideration. Submission does not guarantee artwork acceptance and submission fees are non-refundable.

Accepted artwork must arrive "ready to hang." Artists are expected to provide components necessary for special/nontraditional installations. For shipped artwork, artists are responsible for all shipping costs and insurance, if applicable. It is preferable that artworks are for sale. The Art Center retains a 50% commission on all sold artwork. Awards: $500 Best in Show, $200 Second Place, $100 Third Place. Exhibition dates: February 15 – March 16, 2019. Opening Party/Juror Awards Presentation: Friday, February 15 (6-9pm). Pick-up of work: Sunday, March 17 – Thursday, March 21.