GALEX 55 National Juried Competition and Exhibition

GALEX 55 is a national juried competition and exhibition celebrating its 55th year. Open to all artists residing in the United States working in all mediums. The 2021 juror is Oscar Jay Gillespie, a Master Engraver and Professor of Art at Bradley University. Selected works will be exhibited from March 5 to April 3, 2021.

Eligibility: All work must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been previously shown in Galesburg Civic Art Center galleries or gift shop. Art must be original work of the artist. Work is not to exceed 100 pounds or be unstable. Two-dimensional work may not exceed five feet and must be wired and ready to hang. No work will be suspended from the ceiling. One entry (up to three pieces) per artist is allowed. Submissions may include up to 3 images and/or 3 videos (minimum 1 total sample required).

Awards total over $2,500 and include: Blick Art Materials Purchase Award ($1,000), Lonnie Eugene Stewart Award of Excellence ($600), Merit Award ($400), Medallion Award ($300), Robert Reed Memorial Sculpture Award ($150), and Kent Leasure Memorial Fine Print Award ($100). Entry fee is $25 per artist, or $20 for current members of the Galesburg Civic Art Center. Deadline: January 24, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Notifications will be sent February 15. Artwork is due by noon on March 2. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. Contact: [email protected] or 309.342.7415.