West Michigan Area Show 2021

The West Michigan Area Show 2021 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. The exhibition runs June 4 – September 5, 2021.

Artists may submit up to 3 original works of their own design completed within the last 2 years. Digital media, 2-D, and 3-D works in any medium are accepted, provided work does not exceed six feet on any side. Only one image per work may be submitted. Entry fee is $14 for the first work and $8 for each additional work. Waivers are available for artists requiring financial support; contact [email protected] before March 15 for more information. Work must be received by May 18, 2021, and must remain on view for the entire exhibition duration.

All wall-hung works must be framed with proper hanging devices (wires and/or D-rings) attached. The KIA reserves the right to refuse any work that is inappropriate, framed inadequately, or misrepresented by entry image. Award categories include mixed media/intermedia, printmaking, book art, calligraphy, glass, and a Portage Community award. Total prize money exceeds $7,000, including a $1,000 Helen Sheridan Memorial Grand Prize. Artist notification is April 30. Works not picked up by September 6 at 5:00 p.m. become the property of the KIA. All work is submitted at the owner's risk; the KIA will not insure works during transit or while on its premises.