Springfield Museum of Art 77th Annual Juried Members' Exhibition

Returning for its 77th year in 2023, the Springfield Museum of Art's Annual Juried Members' Exhibition celebrates our community and region's creative spirit. Since 1946, this annual exhibition has highlighted a wide range of media, subject matter, and skillsets, and participation is open to all members of the Museum.

Submissions due: June 12th, 2023 by 11:59pm

Artists are welcome to submit up to two pieces as part of their entry into the 77th Juried Members' Exhibition and are guaranteed to have one piece accepted. Artists submitting one piece will automatically have that work juried into the exhibition. For artists submitting two pieces, the juror will select either one or both based on space and quality of the work. The juror will select first, second, and third places, as well as three honorable mentions. Applicants must be members of the Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, OH.

IMPORTANT DATES:
June 12th: Submission Deadline
June 30th: Artists notified of accepted work
Jul 21st (12-6pm) and Jul 22nd (9am-3pm): Artwork drop-off
Aug 5th: Exhibition opens
Oct 15nd: Exhibition closes
Oct 20th (12-6pm) and Oct 21st (9am-3pm): Artwork pick-up

GENERAL GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Artists must be current members of the Springfield Museum of Art.
- Must be a named adult member (with own card); 18 years of age or older.
- Up to two entries per member may be submitted using the guidelines below. The juror will select either one or both works to be accepted. If only one piece is submitted, that work will be guaranteed acceptance.
- Works must have been created in the last three years and not previously exhibited at the Museum.
- All works must be display ready.
- 2-D artworks and wall pieces must not exceed 5 feet in width. Wall pieces must be framed and have a hanging wire securely installed (saw tooth hangers not permitted). Rubber bumpers on the back of framed pieces preferred.
- 3-D artworks must not exceed 100 lbs and must fit on a pedestal with a footprint of 24 x 24 inches or less.
- All works must be delivered in person to the Museum during one of the specified accepted artwork drop-off times. SMoA is not responsible for any shipping or handling costs.
- Accepted work must remain on display through the end of the exhibition.
- Artwork can be available for sale, and 30% of the sale price will be retained by the Museum if the work is sold. Artists are welcome to list their work as not for sale (NFS); however, a value must be included for insurance purposes.
- If you intend to sell your work, you will be required to have a W9 on file with the Springfield Museum of Art which can be completed during drop-off.

The Springfield Museum of Art reserves the right to reject any accepted artwork that does not meet the guidelines for the Juried Members' Exhibition outlined here and below, is deemed unsafe, differs from the artist's photo(s) and/or description, or for any other reason.

Additional information and guidelines for the Annual Juried Members' Exhibition can be found here:
https://www.springfieldart.net/wp-content/uploads/SMoA-Members-Exhibition-Guidelines.pdf

TO BECOME A MEMBER:
Call Patrick Wicker at 937-346-8478 or use the following link to join online: https://www.springfieldart.net/?page_id=16

HOW TO APPLY:
On the next page, you will find step-by-step instructions for submitting your work.

For questions, please contact Elizabeth Wetterstroem at [email protected] or 937-346-8439 for more information.