Trending
STEUBENVILLE -- In preparation for the return of its annual spring exhibit not held in 2020 and 2021 because of pandemic restrictions, the Steubenville Art Association will be receiving artwork on two days next month at Eastern Gateway Community College, 4000 Sunset Blvd.
Artwork will be received there from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 8 and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 9, according to Jim Watson, show chairman. Judging will be conducted April 9, beginning at 3 p.m.
Any artist 18 and older may enter up to three works. All works must be original, created by the person whose signature it bears and not previously entered in an SAA competition. All works must have been done within the last two years and must be framed, wired and ready for hanging. No sawtooth hangers are accepted.
There is a 50-pound limit on entries, and the size cannot exceed 48-by-48 inches, including the frame. Media include oil, watercolor, acrylic, pen and ink, colored pencil, stained glass, charcoal, pencil, batik, sculpture, pastel, mixed media mosaic and pottery. No photography or ceramics from molds are eligible. All artwork must be hand delivered to the college.
The entry fee for SAA members is $20 and $25 for nonmembers, in both cases for up to three works. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Any work may be priced for sale with the art association receiving a 20 percent commission on any work sold.
The spring exhibit runs from April 30 through May 14, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The college is closed on Sundays. The opening reception will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 30 with the awards ceremony set for 2:30 p.m. Awards will include best of show, merit awards, honorable mentions, special awards and purchase awards.
Removal of works will be done May 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Questions can be directed to (740) 264-2959.