West Michigan Art Competition 2022

The 36th Annual LowellArts West Michigan Art Competition highlights outstanding artwork by Lower West Michigan artists who reside in a 25-county region. The competition is open to all visual art media by artists 18 years and older. Artists may submit one piece for consideration by the juror. Five cash awards totaling $2,500 are awarded.

Only original works completed in the last three years and not previously exhibited at LowellArts are eligible. Commercial reproductions, including giclée prints, will not be accepted. Traditional print media, photography, and digital art should be from a limited edition. 2-Dimensional entries may be no larger than 62 inches in any one direction, including the width of the frame. 3-Dimensional entries must fit through a standard door frame and be no larger than 62 inches in any one direction. Only artwork easily handled by two people will be accepted. Artwork must be ready for presentation upon delivery. All hanging works should be framed and fitted with secure hanging wire. Frames with exposed glass edges are not acceptable. Saw tooth hangers are not permitted. Entries must be dry, completely assembled, framed, matted, or mounted.

The entry fee is $35 ($25 for LowellArts Members and Students over 18 with a college ID). Artists must submit 2 to 3 digital images of the same piece. Entries are accepted online through December 8, 2021 to January 20, 2022. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email on February 5. Accepted work must be hand-delivered or shipped to LowellArts, 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331. Hand-delivery dates are February 23, 24, 25, 10am-6pm and February 26, 12-5pm. Shipped works must arrive by Friday, February 25. The exhibition runs March 5 – April 16, 2022. Accepted artwork must remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. LowellArts requires a 30% commission on all artwork sold during the exhibition. Pick-up of accepted work is April 19, 20, 21, 10am-6pm. Artwork not picked up at the designated times will be considered abandoned and become the property of LowellArts. For questions, contact 616-897-8545 or [email protected].