The Suwanee Arts Center strives to highlight artists in all stages of their careers and offers the opportunity to earn awards.  This exhibition will encompass 2D and 3D art in a variety of media from paintings, photography, pottery, mixed media, glass, woodworking, videography and sculpture. Craftsmanship and presentation of artwork will be criteria for acceptance into the exhibit. SAC reserves the right to refuse any submitted work which does not adhere to the guidelines listed below, is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or improperly presented.

Suwanee Arts Center Members or Non-Members ages 18+ may enter up to three pieces ($35-$45).  Emerging Artist category is intended for High School Students ages 16-19 and may enter one piece ($15).

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​CRITERIA​

• Accepted media - oil, watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media, printmaking, photography, fiber art, three-dimensional art, including ceramics, pottery, woodworking, metal, and sculpture and videography. Metal and/or acrylic photos ARE acceptable.

• 2D original artwork and Photography/Digital Art minimum size "11x14" including frame and maximum size "36x48" including frame. All 2D artwork and photography must be properly framed or at least 1 1/2” deep gallery wrapped with painted edges and no visible staples.

• All art must be wired to hang (no saw tooth hangers). 3D artwork must fit on a gallery pedestal or the artist must provide the pedestal.

• Artwork must be for sale. SAC retains 30% commission of all works sold during exhibit.                                           

• Sold works may not be removed from the gallery prior to the close of exhibit.

• Entries must not violate copyright laws.

• All accepted artwork must be hand delivered to Suwanee Arts Center with a legible identification label. Labels must include: Artist’s name, email address, Title, Medium, and Price for artwork.

SAC reserves the right to refuse any submitted work which does not adhere to the guidelines listed, is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or improperly presented.

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AWARDS

Overall Best in Show, 2nd place, Honorable Mention and Emerging Artist categories will be awarded.  People's Choice awarded at the end of Exhibit. Visit Suwanee Arts Center to vote for your favorite piece of art.

​INSURANCE AND LIABILITY

Each artist is responsible for insurance of his or her own artwork. While all care will be taken while art is being exhibited in the Suwanee Arts Center, SAC and its members or anyone working on the exhibition, assumes no responsibility for any damage to the artwork during delivery, installation and de-installation. SAC will not be liable for artwork not claimed after specified pick-up dates and time.

​PUBLICITY

Images of works may be used for SAC marketing, social media and online gallery.

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ENTRY FEE AND APPLICATION

Entry fee for SAC Members $35 (entitles artist to submit 3 pieces)

Non SAC Members $45 (entitles artist to submit 3 pieces)

Emerging Artist (high school students ages 16-19) $15 (entitles student to submit 1 piece)

Fee is non-refundable.

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​VERY IMPORTANT:  FORMAT YOUR FILE

Name your file(s). Artist name - Title of artwork (with spaces between words)

Entries must be in JPG format and smaller than 3MB.

Failure to follow exactly as stated above may disqualify your work.

You will receive an email from suwaneeartscenter.org confirming your submission has been processed. You will be notified by email if your work has been accepted.