Drawn From Nature Juried Exhibition

The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove and Valley Forge Audubon Society present the Drawn From Nature Juried Exhibition. The theme features images that in some way include birds, wildlife, and/or nature, with or without human presence, and/or the impact of birds, wildlife, nature, or humans on a past, present, or future environment. More than $2,000 in cash prizes will be awarded for outstanding examples of accepted artists' work. This exhibition is an opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their work, as well as for the organizations to realize funds from commissions to support education programs.

Open to all artists. Work must have been created within the past three years. No reproductions are accepted; each entry must be original in concept and composition and executed solely by the submitting artist. Artwork that has previously been exhibited at any JJAC exhibition is not eligible. Artwork shall not exceed 48 inches on its longest dimension including frame. Work containing feathers will not be accepted. All entries must be for sale, and sale prices cannot be changed upon delivery to the show. Two-dimensional works must have secure hanging wire on the back. Potentially smearable work on paper must be glazed for protection. Three-dimensional works must be able to be displayed without intervention from JJAC staff. JJAC reserves the right to reject any work deemed too fragile, entailing inordinate difficulty in handling or display, or containing subject matter deemed inappropriate for a family audience.

Entry fee is $25.00 for up to two works. Members of JJAC/VFAS receive a $5 discount. Submit 1-2 digital images in JPEG format (minimum 1900 pixels on longest side, 72 ppi/dpi, 5MB maximum). Online submission opens January 4 and closes March 11 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Accepted artists will be notified by March 19. Delivery of accepted artwork is April 7-8, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. The exhibition runs April 14-28 (Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sunday 1–4 p.m., closed Mondays). Artist reception and awards ceremony is April 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Artwork pickup is April 29, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. A 30% commission on all sales will be retained by Audubon Pennsylvania for education and outreach programs.