Gasp

Art Saint Louis presents "Gasp," a juried visual art exhibition open to artists 18 and older living within 200 miles of St. Louis, Missouri. The exhibition seeks provocative artworks that push boundaries with subject matter and imagery intended to shock, startle, surprise, confront, or disarm viewers. All explorations and interpretations of this theme are encouraged. Works in all media, styles, and techniques are welcome, including airbrush, ceramics, collage, digital, drawing, glass, illustration, jewelry, metalsmithing, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, video, and woodworking. AI-generated artworks are not considered. Performance-based work cannot be presented in-person, though performance-based video and time-based media are accepted. Three-dimensional work must be displayed on platforms, pedestals, or otherwise elevated off the ground. Ceiling-installed artworks and artworks sitting directly on the floor cannot be exhibited.

Eligibility is limited to artists 18 years and older who are residents of the St. Louis region and surrounding 200-mile radius. Artists must be residents of this region to submit and participate if selected. The entry deadline is September 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Entry fees are $25 for non-members and $10 for Art Saint Louis members. Submissions may include 1-10 images and 0-5 videos (maximum 10 total samples). Co-jurors are Dail Chambers and Nick Nihira. The exhibition runs January 11-February 12, 2025 at Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine Street, downtown St. Louis. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A free reception and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, January 11, 5-7 p.m.

Awards include one $250 Best of Show Award of Excellence and four non-cash Awards of Excellence, plus four Honorable Mentions. Award of Excellence recipients are eligible for the curated "Honor Awards 2027" exhibit at Art Saint Louis in Summer 2027. The jurying process is blind and anonymous, with jurors evaluating artworks based on title, year, media, dimensions, display method, and artist statement. Art Saint Louis does not censor artwork and respects artistic freedom and freedom of speech, though work containing hate speech, racism, anti-human rights content, or material that attacks or marginalizes individuals or groups will not be exhibited.