The ancient concept of the natural elements of earth, water, air, fire, and ether has long influenced thought and culture. Over time, it has expanded to mean anything produced without human intervention including plants, animals, and now the naturally occurring elements on the periodic table. No matter how you define them, natural elements exist all around us in the purity of nature and in the tension between the manufactured and the wild.

 

The Sault Area Art Center seeks artwork inspired by, using, or impacted by the natural elements. We welcome a broad interpretation of the theme. Visual artists, sculptors, and photographers 18 and older from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin are invited to apply.  There will be a $40 non-refundable application fee.

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Opportunities
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
Viewer’s Choice: $200
Two Honorable Mentions: $50 each

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This show will be juried by Charles Colbert. Charles earned a PhD in Art History from Harvard University. He has long sustained a devotion to creating art, including landscape painting, portraits and collages, using oils, acrylic and oil pastel. In the past he had an exhibition at the De Havilland Fine Art Gallery, Boston MA, and has shown his work at the Alberta House on several occasions.

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Important dates

• May 15th: Online submission due   CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• May 25th: Notification of selected work

• June 16th - 25th: Artwork delivery (Tu-Sa, 11am-4pm)

• July 12th, 1pm - 3pm: Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony

• Show runs July 1-July 30

• July 31st - August 2nd: Pick up artwork

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Requirements

• Artwork must be original. (No reproductions, patterns, or prints accepted) 

• There are no size limitations, although size might become a consideration upon final selections.

• Artwork must be labeled with artist's name and title of work (on the back of 2D work, at the base of 3D work). Please indicate top of work.

• Work must be ready to safely hang/display (no sawtooth hangers please).

• SAAC will retain 30% commission on all works sold for non-Sault Area Arts Center members or 20% for $100 level members.  To become a member, CLICK HERE

• Artwork may not be removed from the exhibit prior to the closing date.

• Please indicate price of work and if not for sale, label "NFS".

 

DISCLAIMERS:

• The Art Center Gallery has the right to reject an work that does not meet the requirements of the exhibit.

• The Art Center Gallery and the Sault Area Arts Council are not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to artwork.

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Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must be 18 and older living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.