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Call to Artists: "Inspired By..."
MCA's 3rd Annual 'Best of the Best' Juried Art Exhibit & Competition
Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) invites seasoned and emerging artists to participate in our third annual fine art exhibit and competition.
“Inspired By…” will demonstrate artists’ individuality and creativity through personal inspiration. This open theme prompts artists working in various mediums and genres to complete the sentence “My art is inspired by [blank].” Whether inspired by nature, love, food, history, a book, a film, or a dream, INSPIRATION is the source of creativity, and the motivational state that compels individuals to bring ideas into fruition.
Best of Show - $250 VISA Gift Card First Place - $150 VISA Gift Card Second Place - $100 VISA Gift Card Third Place - $50 VISA Gift Card Other Awards include: 2 Honorable Mentions, The DLM recognition award, purchase awards from MCA Board Members, MCA staff recognition awards, Community Choice awards, and more!
This is a prize winning exhibit and entry fee is required to participate!
Call to Artists: September 2021 - “Inspired By..."
Who’s Eligible: MCA Artist Members (Must be a member to enter. Join Online at mcaocala.org/membership, annual membership is $30 per year)
Entry Fee: $25 for up to two (2) entries | $15 for one (1) entry
Mediums: We invite and encourage artists ages 16+ working in any media to participate.
Entry Guidelines:
All entries are to be submitted digitally to https://mcainspiration.artcall.org no later than Monday, August 23, 2021. No physical or mailed in submissions will be accepted. Artists must follow the online application process and include:
Artists’ Contact Info (Name, phone, address, email, and social media handles/website)
A brief statement about your art for each submitted piece, specifically answering the prompt "My Art is Inspired By ___"
High-res images for each entry in JPG, PNG or PDF format showing the full piece
Each artist may submit two (2) pieces for consideration. All work must be original; no giclee or reproductions. Only entries which adhere to the theme will be accepted. Suggested size per piece is up to 40“ in any direction. However, if 2D artwork is oversized, only one (1) submission will be considered.
All 2D work must be gallery ready, properly wired with suitable hanging mechanisms and framed, or created on a gallery wrapped canvas. All 3D work must be assembled by the artist before it is accepted.
All work that is shown must be for sale, split 70% to the artist and 30% to MCA. MCA’s proceeds help further our mission to Champion, Convene and Create opportunities for the arts in Ocala/Marion County, Florida.
Selection of work is at the discretion of the Gallery Director & Gallery Committee. We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that does not meet MCA’s requirements or does not match the intent of the exhibit. Please read our full Submission Guidelines in the next page before submitting.
IMPORTANT DATES:Deadline for Submissions: August 23, 2021 (midnight) Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 3, 2021 (5:00 - 6:00pm) Exhibit Dates & Location: September 3 – September 25, 2021 at The Brick (23 SW Broadway St.) Drop Off Date: Monday, August 30, 2021 (10am – 4pm) Pick Up Date: Monday, September 27, 2021 (10am – 4pm) Sponsored by: The David & Lisa Midgett Foundation Contact: MCA Gallery Director; Ashley Justiniano | Email: ashley.justiniano@mcaocala.com
