Emerald Art Center: Emerald Spring Exhibition

Emerald Spring Exhibition 2014 is a juried painting competition open to all artists residing in the United States, 18 or older. The exhibition will be held April 30 - May 30, 2014 at The Emerald Art Center in Springfield, Oregon. Submissions will be juried by nationally recognized artist Eileen Sorg.

Qualifying media include oil, watercolor, acrylic, encaustic, or pastel, or a combination thereof. Mixed media paintings (two or more mediums) require a statement of execution. Excluded from this competition are drawings, photography, digitally or computer enhanced work, hand-pulled prints, giclees, and reproduction prints. All artwork must be no larger than 42" in any direction including frame. Diptychs and triptychs must be contained in one frame that meets size requirements. All accepted works must be wired and ready for hanging with no sawtooth hangers.

Entry fees are $35 for 2 images, $45 for 3 images, and $55 for 4 images. Artists may submit up to four images per entry, but only one entry per artist will be included in the exhibition as selected by the juror. Entry deadline is March 8, 2014. Acceptance/decline notices will be emailed March 26, 2014. Opening reception is May 3, 2014. Shipped artwork will be returned by June 2, 2014. Awards include Best of Show ($1500), Gold Medal ($1000), Silver Medal ($700), Bronze Medal ($500), Award of Distinction ($300), People's Choice Award ($250), and various Merit and Recognition Awards. Paintings must be for sale, and Emerald Art Center retains a 35% commission. No price changes may be made after entries are accepted. Artwork will be handled with care while in possession of Emerald Art Center, but the center is not responsible for artwork in transit. Artists must carry their own insurance if desired.