Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art 2014

The White River Valley Museum, in partnership with the City of Auburn, Washington, is seeking submissions for the 6th Annual Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art juried art show and sale. This exhibition celebrates the diversity of the Pacific Northwest visual arts community by displaying the work of established and emerging artists working in small format in all media and offering an opportunity to purchase fine artwork at affordable prices during the holiday shopping season. The exhibition will run from November 19th through December 14th, 2014 at the White River Valley Museum.

Eligible artwork must be made in a small format: 12 inches or less at the largest dimension for "Small Works" or 6 inches or less for "Miniature Works" (measurements do not include frames, mounts, or display hardware). Artwork may be of any medium that is stable enough to display. Artists must be 18 years or older and residing in the Pacific Northwest. Artwork must be entirely the work of the artist and cannot be copied from other artists or publications. Artworks previously exhibited in Small Works, Big Presents shows are not eligible. Artists can submit up to four works, each of which must be for sale. The museum encourages a price range between $50 and $250. The submission fee is $15 per artist (non-refundable). The deadline for submission is October 19th, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. MDT via CaFE. Accepted artists will be notified by October 28th, 2014.

Awards include: Best in Show ($750), First Place Small Work ($250), First Place Miniature Work ($250), Second Place Small Work ($125), Second Place Miniature Work ($125), and People's Choice Award ($400 plus feature article in the Auburn Reporter and artwork featured on the 2015 Small Works, Big Presents announcement postcard). Honorary mentions may be selected with no monetary award. A 25% commission will be charged on all works sold during the exhibition. Artists will be paid (minus the commission) within 45 days of the end of the exhibition.