Unconventional: An Exhibition of Unusual Materials & Found Objects in Art

Unconventional is a national juried exhibition featuring the use of unusual materials and found objects in art. The exhibition is open to all work that incorporates materials and techniques outside the traditional realm of art mediums and standards. Work can include traditional aspects but should exhibit significant unconventional materials and methods in process and medium. Examples include recycled materials, organic materials, coffee, trash, spray paint, fiber, metals, and plant materials. Work may be 2D or 3D. This exhibition is open to all artists living in the United States. Work must have been produced within the last three years and cannot exceed 48 inches in its longest dimension or weigh more than 40 pounds. If you are unsure whether your work qualifies, contact the gallery manager, Amanda Bradley, at [email protected].

The d'Art Center is Norfolk's thirty-year-old art center located in the NEON district and includes working professional artist studios. The exhibition runs Thursday, October 17th through Saturday, November 16th, 2019. The opening reception is Thursday, October 17th, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm, coinciding with the opening night of the 5th annual NEON Festival. Artists will be notified by email by 5pm Monday, September 30th, 2019. Accepted works must arrive by Thursday, October 10th, 2019.

Entry fee is $35.00 for up to 3 works. Submit 1-3 images via Call for Entries (Cafe). Awards include 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $300, and 3rd Place $150. All works must be equipped with hanging hardware and be presentation/display quality and hang ready. The d'Art Center is not responsible for damage to artworks. Artists are responsible for shipping costs and must provide pre-paid return labels through UPS or FedEx. Commission for sold works is 60% (artist) / 40% (d'Art Center), not including awards.