ArtsThrive Art Exhibition & Benefit 2020

The 30th Annual ArtsThrive Art Exhibition & Benefit will be held at the Albuquerque Museum (2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104) from October 24 through December 6, 2020. Artists may apply by March 9, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. MST with a $15 non-refundable application fee. Jury results will be sent via email in June 2020.

Applicants must submit 3-4 images representing work in no more than two of the following categories: Representative Painting, Abstract Painting, Sculpture & 3D Objects, Prints (no offset or giclee), Drawing, Photography, Jewelry, Fiber, Glass, and Pottery/Ceramics. Images should be representative of current work completed in the past 5 years and include title, price, medium, and size. An artist statement is required. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Invited artists' 2-D wall-hung artworks are limited to three works, each not exceeding 18 x 18 inches framed/unframed (or 36 inches total height and width combined). 3-D case-displayed artwork is limited to two works, each not exceeding 20 inches in any dimension. Jewelry artists may submit a set of three pieces (one necklace, one bracelet, one pair of earrings) displayed as a set. All artwork must be delivered ready-to-install and dry to the touch. Wall pieces must be equipped with D-rings as hanging devices.

All artwork is for sale during the exhibition. The Albuquerque Museum Foundation retains 40% of the artist's sale price, with 60% paid to the artist. Exclusive purchasing opportunities occur during the Opening Weekend Collectors' Dinner and Saturday Gala on October 22 & 24. Beginning November 2, artwork will be available for purchase through an online shopping cart and the Albuquerque Museum Store. Artists must provide high-quality JPEG images (minimum 72dpi) by September 28, 2020 for online sales. All shipping costs are the artist's responsibility. The Museum will insure artwork while on exhibit; artists are responsible for insurance during shipment and return.