'Seasons of Life' -  Juried Art Show -

Show Dates September 13, 2023 through November 4, 2023

For Current Guild Members Only

Entry Fee: $25 for 1 - 3 submissions. Members are guaranteed at least one piece accepted into this show provided it adheres to our Gallery Standards. Entries that do not follow the theme may be accepted but will not be considered for awards.

 Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:00pm

Members are required to volunteer 8 hours during the show duration or you have the option at application check in to "buy out" your hours for an additional $25.

Juror for this show is Bryan Robertson, Professor of Art, Yavapai College

Open to current members only of Mountain Artists Guild; an online and in-gallery show.  If you are not currently a member and would like to participate in this show, please see the following link for information on joining Mountain Artists Guild: Become a Member NOTE: You MUST enter your art submissions online only.

Theme: Seasons of Life

Over the centuries, the seasons have been used as a natural metaphor for the cyclical nature of life. After the disruption of the American Civil War, Currier & Ives produced a series of prints, titled "The Four Seasons of Life," which offered promising images of family contentment, prosperity and serenity. These images of "Childhood," "Youth," "Middle Age", and "Old Age" represented the ideals of daily life in rural, middle class America.

The theme could be understood as seasons of nature or take on a more metaphorical interpretation. Artists are encouraged to take broad inspiration from the theme. It can be applied to landscapes, flowers and trees, or animal and human stages of growth. A more abstract interpretation could be emotional changes or cognitive growth: from innocence to experience, from rebellion to maturity, from anger to acceptance. The theme can be an expression of one particular “season”, or show a range of seasons.

Online Application Deadline is Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 8:00pm - Please read the application and intake instructions, as they have been updated. 

Start anytime and up until 8PM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Members: If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.

In-take Dates: September 10 and September 11, 2023: (You will receive a link in your acceptance notification email to make an appointment. Please choose only one intake appointment even if you have multiple pieces accepted.)

Opening Reception:  Friday, September 15, 2023 from 5pm - 7pm  at the Guild, 228 N. Alarcon Street, Prescott, AZ 86301


Categories 

1.       Original Paintings (water media, colored pencils and crayons, pastel, oil, acrylic, inks, mixed media, watercolor)
2.       Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3.       3-Dimensional Objects and 2-Dimensional Non-Print (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media
          objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tilework, glass art, etc.) 
4.       Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)


All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging. 
Prints of original paintings and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should not be entered. "Gift Shop" items should not be submitted using Art Call - please use the Guild Forms available on our website or at the Gallery.

Participation Rules 

  • Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website
  • All art must be for sale
  • Artwork previously accepted into 2021-2022 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission
  • Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist and must not infringe upon any copyright
  • Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing may not be accepted
  • Maximum canvas or paper size is 36" x 48". Heavy sculptures and other heavy 3-dimensional objects must be easily moveable by members and be standalone (not on the wall)
  • Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images on gallery wrapped canvas are minimum of 3/4" thick or on metal.  All 2D work 1/2" or less must be framed (excluding metal prints). All 2D and wall art MUST have a wire hanger - no sawtooth or french cleat hanging apparatus will be accepted. Be certain the wire hanger will support your work.
  • See our Gallery Standards hereGallery Standards Artwork must adhere to our standards for gallery quality submissions - no masking tape, cracked frames, dirty mats, etc. Submit work you are proud to show. Gallery has the right to refuse artwork that does not meet gallery standards.
  • Once award have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of any items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell work so the online gallery is kept current.

Submission Instructions:

  • Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible and artwork under glass should show no reflections. It is important to submit quality images of your work.
  • Images must represent the work accurately.
  • You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork; only photos for one piece.
  • When photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background. 
  • Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF file format.
  • The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading. 
  • Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.

Register Online at ArtCall.org

*** Ignore the request to create a portfolio web site should that message appear.

Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.

1.     If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register online at Seasons of Life

2.     If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password. 
3.     Provide the details requested to set up an account. 
4.     Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card. 

Still need help? Follow these step by step instructions: Art Call Step by Step These instructions were created for a previous call, but all the steps remain the same - just a new show.

Terms and Conditions

Read the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition. 

Questions?

If you have questions about this competition, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.

For help resizing and uploading images, visit this video link: https://youtu.be/1cLfrF2x_OA. The video starts with instructions for Macintosh. You can move the slider to the 3:06 minute mark to view the instructions for Windows PC.