GALEX 57 National Competition & Exhibition

GALEX 57 is a national competition and exhibition celebrating its 57th year, open to artists working in all mediums and residing in the United States. Juror Jenny Chi will award over $2,500 in prizes and select over 70 works for the exhibition.

Eligibility: All work must have been completed within the last three years and must not have been previously shown in the Galesburg Community Arts Center galleries or gift shop. Art must be original work by the artist. All mediums are accepted; however, work cannot exceed 100 pounds or be unstable. Two-dimensional work may not exceed 48 inches in either length or width and must be wired and/or ready to hang. No work will be suspended from the ceiling. One entry (up to three individual works) per artist is permitted.

Awards 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 for non-members or $20 for Galesburg Community Arts Center members. Exhibition dates: March 9 - April 6, 2024. Artwork must be received by February 24 at 4pm. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. The Arts Center prefers prepaid return shipping labels.