Sense of Place 2024

The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art announces the 2024 juried fine art competition, A Sense of Place. Open to participants from throughout the United States, this event, now in its 42nd year, seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by contemporary American artists. The competition is juried by Cheryl Goldsleger, whose paintings and drawings explore the relationships individuals and societies have with place and location.

Three cash prizes will be awarded: a $750 Best of Show Award and two $500 Juror's Awards. Additional noncash Merit awards may be presented at the juror's discretion. Award recipients will be announced on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the opening reception. The exhibition runs from September 6 through October 11, 2024.

The $35 entry fee covers up to 3 entries/images. Eligible media include painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fabric art, and photography. Film and video are ineligible. All works must be original, not previously exhibited at GHIA, and completed on or after January 1, 2021. The competition is open to all US artists age 18 and older. 2D artworks must not exceed three feet in width or seven feet in height (framed). 3D artworks must not exceed 4 feet in any direction or weigh more than 70 pounds. All accepted work must be installation-ready with appropriate hanging hardware. Artwork must be picked up by October 25, 2024, with prepaid return shipping required. Work left beyond December 31, 2024 will become the property of GHIA.