Monday, April 13, 2015

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Spartanburg County Public Libraries 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition




The Spartanburg County Public Libraries are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Juried Exhibition that will be on display from August 14th – October 18th. The competition is open to all artists, ages 18 and over, professional or amateur, who reside in Spartanburg County (SC), Cherokee County (SC), Laurens County (SC), Union County (SC), Greenville County (SC), Rutherford County (NC), and Polk County (NC).

Amber Smith, Assistant Curator of Modern & Contemporary Art at The Mint Museum, located in Charlotte, NC will serve as juror for this year's exhibition.

Cash and purchase awards exceeding $2,500.00 will be presented in this year's exhibition. Entries may be submitted digitally through our online submission form that will open April 13th and continue through June 1st. There will be a reception and awards ceremony open to the public on Saturday, August 29th, 2015, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the Headquarters Library. Live music and hors d'oeuvres will be provided during the reception.

Please download the PDF file of the prospectus for full details on eligibility and submitting artwork or visit the PROSPECTUS webpage.

For more information regarding this event contact Miranda Mims Sawyer at 864.285.9091 or mirandas@infodepot.org.

 DATES TO REMEMBER:

  • Call for Artists: April 13th - June 1st
  • Artists Notified: June 26th
  • Drop off Dates: July 27th - July 31st & August 3rd - 7th; 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Exhibition Dates: August 14th - October 18th
  • Reception: August 29th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Pick up dates: October 21st - 25th