Parenthood

Art Saint Louis presents "Parenthood," an all media juried visual art exhibition featuring artworks that address, depict or present representations of parenthood in all its myriad forms. From parenting humans or pets to the planet at-large, the exhibition welcomes all explorations and interpretations of this theme and encourages all media, themes, subjects, styles and techniques.

Eligibility is open to artists 18 years of age and older living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius. Artists must be residents of the St. Louis region/200-mile radius when the show begins (January 8, 2022) in order to submit work and participate if selected. All media are welcome, including airbrush, ceramics, collage, drawing, glass, illustration, jewelry, metalsmithing, mixed media, mosaics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, video, woodworking, and more. Ceiling-installed and floor-installed artworks cannot be exhibited; all 3-D work is displayed on platforms, pedestals or otherwise off-the-ground.

Entry deadline is January 31, 2022 (11:59 p.m. MST). Entry fees are $25.00 for non-members and $15.00 for ASL members. Work sample requirements: 1-6 images and 0-3 videos (1-6 total samples). Jurors will conduct a blind/anonymous review process. Awards include one $250 Best of Show Award of Excellence, four non-cash Awards of Excellence, and up to 3 Honorable Mentions. Award of Excellence recipients will be eligible for the "Honor Awards 2024" ten-artist curated exhibit presented at Art Saint Louis, June 7-July 11, 2024. Exhibition dates: April 16-May 19, 2022 at Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine Street, St. Louis, MO 63103. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. Free reception on Saturday, April 24, 5-7 p.m.