The Schwa Show 2023

The Schwa Show is a national juried competition recognizing excellence in fine arts and crafts. The exhibition is open to artists in any media and subject matter. Artists must be age 18 and up. All work must have been completed in the past 3 years and never previously exhibited at Emerge Gallery. All pieces must fit through the exterior door (36" x 80"). Work must be available for the entire exhibition. Video entries are accepted, but special equipment must be provided. Work must be ready to hang or will not be eligible.

Juror Matt Amante is an artist and educator living in eastern North Carolina with an MFA in Sculpture from East Carolina University. He has been working as an independent sculptor and professor at Pitt Community College since 2011, with extensive public exhibition experience and recent honors including "Best in Show" for the 2021-22 Sculpture Salmagundi in Rocky Mount, NC.

Artists may submit up to 5 entries. A minimum of 3 entries is required for a $20 fee, with the option to submit 2 additional entries at $5 each. Entries must be submitted digitally through www.callforentry.org by 11:59 PM MST on August 19, 2023. Each entry will receive the jury's decision via email no later than August 31, 2023. Accepted work must be delivered by September 27-29, 2023. The exhibition runs October 6-26, 2023, with an opening reception on Friday, October 6, from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. Awards include 1st Place - $500, 2nd Place - $250, and 3rd Place - $100. Emerge Gallery will provide insurance for accepted work during exhibition dates only, with a maximum of $5,000. A 30% commission is retained on sales. Work must be picked up by October 28, 2023, or a prepaid mailing label for return shipping is required.