ENTRY

Selection: Selections are blind juried through our online system. Create an account and upload your work through our Submittable portal HERE.

Size Limitations: Without exception, outside dimensions may not exceed 40” high by 72” wide and be a minimum of 6” high by 6” wide. Weight cannot exceed 60 pounds.

Entries: A maximum of 3 original works may be entered.

Entry Fees: $10 for each entry. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Entry Process:

1. Submit one image for each piece entered. (Click here for full image guide)

2. Entries will be blind juried.

3. Artists will be notified of acceptance 7- 10 business days after submissions close.

NOTIFICATION

Artists’ notification is sent by email with delivery instructions included for exhibiting artists.

EXHIBITION & DELIVERY

1. Images of accepted works may be used at the sole discretion of the Arts Council for promotional purposes including but not limited to the invitation, website or on a subsequent year’s prospectus. Image will include attribution wherever possible.

2. No clip frames or taped edges accepted. Work must be presented in a manner appropriate to the artwork and are able to accommodate a locking device. Works shall NOT BE WIRED for hanging.

**Frames must be a MINIMUM of one-half inch (½’’) wide in order to accommodate the locking device**

Small holes will be drilled in wooden frames and stretched canvases to accommodate the locking device. Metal frames need no drilling - Nielsen style metal frame is acceptable. Photos printed on metal material MUST be framed unless there is a wooden border on back to accommodate locking device.

3. Work CANNOT be withdrawn before the end of the exhibit.

4. Selected artwork must be delivered to the Arts Council Office on the date and time stated in the acceptance notification. Artwork must be picked up at the Arts Council Office on the pick-up date(s) stated below or in the notification email.

5. Any artwork not picked up after 30 days becomes the property of the Arts council of Anne Arundel County unless other arrangements have been made for pickup.

LIABILITY—Artwork will be handled with all possible care. *Please see full disclosure in the Rules of Entry online.