What is....Love?

The Allegany Arts Council invites artists practicing in all mediums to explore the concept of love in this national art competition. The exhibition will run from February 3-24, 2024, in the Saville Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland, located in the Mountain Maryland region midway between Baltimore and Pittsburgh, and 2.5 hours from Washington, DC. A Public Opening & Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 6-8 PM to announce award winners and celebrate entries exploring love in all its forms.

All art forms are encouraged, including visual arts, literary projects, original film or video, and music performance. The Arts Council will host a collaborative event with local partners—the Cultural Event Series at Frostburg State University and Loft 129, a music venue—during the exhibition period. Entries will be reviewed and ranked by Exhibition Committee members for inclusion in the show, with prizes awarded from the installed exhibition.

Applicants may enter no more than six (6) entries. All entries must be for sale, with sold artworks receiving a 65% commission to the artist and 35% to the gallery. No entries will be accepted that have been previously exhibited in the Allegany Arts Council galleries. Two-dimensional works must not exceed 48" in width and 84" in height, and must not exceed 40 pounds total weight. Three-dimensional works may not exceed 60 pounds total weight. Audio, video, or film entries should be provided on a thumb drive. Literary works should be printed on placards or posters. Entry fee is $15.00 plus a $15.00 media fee. Total prize budget is $2,000.