Create 2019: A Wisconsin Art Show
Create!, A Wisconsin Art Show, was designed to encourage artists at every level of experience to create and exhibit artwork.
Richeson School of Art & Gallery strives to encourage artists young and old to pursue their passions in fine art. Going into its 4th year, this competition was established to further support emerging artists.
Submit your artwork!
Entry Fees per piece: (due at drop off)
- Student * – $7
- Amateur – $10
- Professional – $10
*Entry categories are self-defined. Please submit your work for the category with which you identify. Student category is reserved for high school or college students.
Acceptable Artwork:
- Wall-hung (2-D) art may be created with oils, oil pastels and acrylic, soft pastels, drawing/dry media, watercolor, gouache, casein, printmaking, mosaic, or fiber art. Pieces (including framing/glazing) may not exceed 40″ on any side and must not exceed 30lbs.
- Sculpture (3-D) art may be entered, but must have its own sculpture stand. No sculpture stands will be provided by the gallery. 3-D artwork footprint/stand must not exceed 36″ x 24″ and must not exceed 30 lbs.
Rules & Regulations:
- Completed Entry Form must be attached securely to back or bottom of artwork. See pg. 2 for entry forms.
- Maximum Submissions per artist: 2 pieces
- Artwork must have been created after January 1, 2017.
- Artwork & subject matter must be original in concept. No reproductions or giclées will be accepted.
Presentation:
- 2-D entries must be suitably framed and wired for hanging (no clips or saw-tooth hangers will be accepted). Gallery-Wrap canvas or cradled panel is acceptable as long as the sides are neatly painted/finished. Gallery-Wrap canvas must have a depth of 1-1/2″ to 2″. No staples can be visible on the sides of the canvas.
- 3-D entry sculpture stands need to be finished, this can be in the form of stained or painted. No raw sculpture stands will be accepted.
Pickup: Artworks not picked up within the pick-up time frame will begin to accrue a late pick up fee of $5.00 per day beginning October 17th (This fee is waived if the artist contacts the gallery to request a late pick-up at the time of artwork drop off). Artwork remaining at Richeson School of Art and Gallery beyond December 1st will be considered abandoned and will be donated.
Liability: For in-gallery exhibits, artists should insure their hand-delivered or shipped work, as Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. and/or its subsidiaries is not liable for damage to artwork in transit or during display at Richeson School of Art & Gallery.