GEAG presents “Shifting Seasons,” an exhibition featuring original artworks that examine the theme of “Shifting Seasons – Explore the transition from winter to spring, capturing the visual contrasts between cold and warmth, dormancy and vitality, stillness and movement.”
We invite all explorations & interpretations of this theme and encourage all media, all themes & subject’s styles and techniques. Works must be no less than 6 inches and no more than 14 inches in any dimension to include the frame and able to hang on a wall.
You must be a GEAG member to enter. Join HERE
Limit 2 entries per artist. Artwork must be created 2021-2025. All exhibition rules apply.
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Rules
• Eligible works must be the original work of the exhibiting artist, completed within the last three years. Work must not infringe on copyrights or works of another, nor be completed under instruction.
• To better understand the creative process of works submitted, all artists are to provide a four-word description of the artistic process for each piece entered. An oil painting may be described as “oil on canvas”. A photographic entry should be described as a “35mm color print” or “digital photo w/color enhancement.”
• No early drop off or retrieval. Art sales will be conducted by the Pour @ 322 Coffeehouse. There is a 10% commission. Work sold may be removed at the time of sale by the purchaser.
• All work must be framed as appropriate to the medium. Hanging work must have wire properly attached; saw tooth hangers or clips are not permitted. Artwork must be labeled with artist name and title of work. Gallery wrapped canvas must have painted edges to hang with no frame. Framing details can be found HERE.
• Work must be no less than 6 inches and no more than 14 inches in any dimension to include the frame. Three-dimensional work must be no less than 6 inches and no more than 14 inches in any dimension to include the frame nor weigh more than 5 pounds.
• Entered work must be for sale.
• GEAG reserves the right to reject deficiently prepared work and work that is considered unsuitable for display. No nudes will be accepted for this show.
• GEAG will safeguard artwork with due diligence but do not take responsibility for damage beyond its control.
• There is a 10% commission on artwork sold.
• Signed/checked release forms must be included with application.
Requirements
• There is a $10 entry fee per piece. ($10 for one piece, $20 for two pieces)
• Submit applications on GEAG.net by 12:00 pm, February 24, 2024. Entries are accepted in the order they are received until exhibit space reaches capacity. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Artwork will be received at Pour @ 322 Coffeehouse, 322 East Main St, Belleville, IL February 28, 2025, from 3:00 – 5:00. Contact us if you need alternative arrangements. Do NOT contact Pour directly for assistance with pick up or drop off.
• Four Awards of Excellence will be awarded.
• Each artist may submit two pieces of art for the exhibit. Entries are accepted in order they are received until exhibit space reaches capacity of 36 pieces.
• Submit digital image in .jpg format no larger 5mb.
• Submissions of and entry implies consent to all terms.
• Artists may retrieve their work Friday, March 28, 2025 between 3:00 -5:00. Unclaimed work becomes the property of GEAG.
Important Dates
• February 24, 2025 – Entry deadline
• February 28, 2025 – Drop off art – 3:00 – 5:00
• March 1, 2025 – March 28, 2025 – Exhibit open during Pour@322 Coffeehouse normal hours of operation.
• March 28, 2025 – Pickup art – 3:00 – 5:00