Declaration

Art Saint Louis presents "Declaration," an all-media juried visual art exhibition featuring artworks that clearly proclaim personal statements, declarations of political viewpoints, expressions of protest, social activism, celebration, or any other declarations and statements. The exhibition welcomes all explorations and interpretations of this theme and encourages all media, themes, subjects, styles, and techniques.

Eligibility is open to artists 18 years of age and older living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. Artists must be residents of the St. Louis region/200-mile radius when the show begins on September 24, 2022. Submissions are limited to 3 original artworks created or completed between 2018-2022 that have not been previously exhibited at Art Saint Louis or in any juried exhibit in the St. Louis region during the 3 months prior to submission. All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, jewelry, textiles, video, and more. Ceiling-installed and floor-installed artworks cannot be exhibited; all 3-D work is displayed on platforms, pedestals, or otherwise off the ground.

Entry fees are $25 for non-members and $15 for Art Saint Louis members. The deadline to submit works is July 11, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Submissions require 1-6 total samples (images and/or video). The exhibition runs September 24-October 20, 2022 at Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. A free reception is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 5-7 p.m. The jurying process is blind/anonymous, with jurors evaluating artworks based on title, year, media, dimensions, method of display, and optional artist statement. Awards include one $250 Best of Show Award of Excellence, four non-cash Awards of Excellence, and up to 3 Honorable Mentions. Award of Excellence recipients are eligible for the "Honor Awards 2024" ten-artist curated exhibit presented June 7-July 11, 2024.