West Michigan Area Show 2017

West Michigan Area Show 2017 is an exhibition running March 4 - May 28, 2017. Eligibility is open to all artists 18 years or older residing in the following Michigan counties: Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

Only original work of the artist's own design, completed within the last 2 years should be entered. Digital media, 2-D, and 3-D works in any medium will be accepted. Work may not exceed six feet (72") on any side and must be on view the entire duration of the exhibition. The KIA reserves the right to refuse any work that is inappropriate, framed inadequately, or misrepresented by entry image. All wall-hung works must be framed with proper hanging devices (wires and/or "D"-rings) attached. No clip frames are permitted. Entry fee is $20 per work; maximum 3 works may be submitted. Only one image per work may be submitted.

Awards include the $1,000 Helen Sheridan Memorial Grand Prize, $500 Second Place, $400 Third Place, $300 Fourth Place, $200 Fifth Place, and numerous category-specific awards including the $500 Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo's People's Choice Award. Special awards are offered for art quilts, mixed media/intermedia, printmaking, glass, ceramics, fiber, book arts, and other media. Artist notification is February 14, 2017. Accepted works must be received by 2 p.m. on February 25, 2017. Works may be hand-delivered February 23-25 or shipped via UPS or FedEx with return postage. A reception will be held March 3, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. with awards announced at 6:30 p.m. All work is submitted at the owner's risk; the KIA will not insure works during transit or while on its premises. Contact: [email protected] or 269.349.7775, ext. 3131.