This is a Call for Artists to participate in the Island Art Gallery’s Spring Show to be held this April.  Our shows are meant to encourage awareness of the arts in our community and provide an opportunity for artists to not only show their work but to challenge themselves. 

This year's Opening Day Event will be held on Friday, April 21st, 2023 and our theme is Earth Day.    Artwork should be submitted by Monday, April 17th, 2023.  The show will be judged and we will be awarding prize money for first, second and third place. The artwork will hang in the gallery through the month of May and will be posted on our website.  One entry per person. 
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Requirements: 

1. Format –  Maximum painting size will be 20x24 including frame, if not framed must be 1 1/2" gallery wrapped canvas. 3D pieces are also accepted as long as they do not exceed 24" height, width or depth.  Please make sure that the artwork is ready to hang with proper wire.
2. All work must be original, not created in a class or workshop, created in the past year, and not previously shown in Georgetown County, SC. 
3. Artist must submit 3-4 sentences, on the application form, on your creative process.  Did you paint plein art, from a photograph (your own or one with permission), any use of computers, or apps, or is it totally from your imagination, etc.  The process should be transparent.  
4. Work must be for sale and your price should reflect  a 25% gallery commission. 
5. Please securely attach a tag to the back of the canvas with your name and contact information. 
6. Entry fee is $20.
7. Entry forms will be available at the gallery and can be completed when you deliver the painting.  You may also email us at islandartcoop@gmail.com and we will be glad to send you one.      

We look forward to seeing your work!
Island Art Gallery