Artists Council Exhibition 2017

The Artists Council Exhibition celebrates its 48th year showcasing member talent at Palm Springs Art Museum from October 7 through December 10, 2017. The Awards Program and artist reception will be held on October 7, 2017, in the museum's Annenberg Theatre. Three jurors will select works and distribute prizes: Lita Albuquerque (internationally renowned installation and environmental artist), David Pagel (art critic and professor at Claremont Graduate University), and Rick Royale (owner of Royale Projects contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles).

The exhibition is open to Artist Council Members only. Artist Council membership and Palm Springs Art Museum membership must be valid at submission and throughout the exhibition. Each member may enter up to three pieces, with a limit of one accepted artwork per member. Artwork must be original, created after January 2, 2015, and not previously exhibited at the museum. All artwork must be available for sale at prices between $600 and $8,000, with 50% of the purchase price going to the artist and 50% to the museum. Framed artwork cannot exceed 48" high by 48" wide. Three-dimensional artwork cannot exceed 150 pounds or 72" high by 48" wide by 48" deep. The entry fee is $55. Submissions require 1-3 images and an artist statement not exceeding 1000 characters or 250 words.

Artwork must be hand-delivered to the Artists Council Center on October 2, 2017 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or October 3, 2017 (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Artist notifications will be completed by August 25, 2017. Unsold artwork must be picked up December 12, 2017 (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) or December 13, 2017 (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Artists are responsible for insurance and liability. Contact Daniel Hogan at [email protected] or (760) 322-4850 for questions.