Allied Arts Annual Juried Show

July 2 - August 16, 2024

Reception and Awards Ceremony: Friday, July 12, 6-8 PM

Artists will be notified of art selected for the show by May 31, 2024.

Selected works must be delivered to the gallery on June 28 & 29 and shipped pieces must reach the gallery between June 26-29.

The end of show is August 16 and unsold art should be picked up on August 17 during regular gallery hours.

ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS

Following these instructions allows us to represent your artwork at its best, provides a level playing field for all entries, and helps the show volunteers. Please read and follow these instructions carefully.

Entries must be received by May 5, 2024.

  1. Fill out the registration form

  2. Pay your entry fees

  3. Email to alliedjuriedshow@gmail.com a digital photo of each registered art piece.

    • The photo file name should match the title of the art. For example, if your art is titled “Everlasting” the photo file will be named “Everlasting.jpg.” Artwork submitted must match the entry image. Three-dimensional pieces are allowed two photos and one video to depict the dimensions.

  • Format: Save the files in JPG format.

  • File Size: Files should be less than 5 MB. Images should not exceed 1920 pixels in the longest dimension.

  • Color: Images should be in color.

  • Editing: We may edit images to meet these specifications.

  • Photo Session: If you need assistance photographing your art, volunteers will be available in the gallery on April 19 & 20. Please call the gallery at (509) 943­-9815 to schedule an appointment.


2024 JUROR

Liana Bennett

Liana Bennett is an artist, art teacher, and founder of the Arts Umbrella, an arts education center located in Kenmore, Washington. Bennett paints in acrylics, oils, and mixed media. “I need to feel a connection to whatever I paint, places I’ve been, people I know. I love to explore abstracts and abstraction. The figure challenges me.” Bennett has displayed in many galleries and has juried shows across the Pacific Northwest. She brings to the Juried Show a wealth of educational and working artist experience.


ELIGIBILITY

Open to all US artists age eighteen and over. Only original work created, conceived, and executed entirely by you, the artist, since 2021 and not previously shown in an Allied Arts Association Juried Show will be considered. Work from commercial kits, tutorials, copies, or done under instruction are ineligible.

More than $3,000 to be awarded!

CONDITIONS

The following conditions apply to art entries submitted for exhibition:

  • Allied Arts reserves the right to photograph exhibited art for publicity purposes.

  • All art must remain on exhibition throughout the designated show schedule.

  • Allied Arts charges a 35% commission on sales. Items may be indicated as Not for Sale (NFS).

  • Prior to installation, the juror and Allied Arts reserve the right to reject pieces that are too fragile, oversized, unbalanced or in poor condition.

  • Allied Arts cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage during shipment to or from the exhibit.

  • Allied Arts retains the right to cancel this show. If the show is canceled, entry fees will be refunded.

MEDIA

Entries may include any traditional media: watercolors, oils, acrylics, mixed media, drawings, ceramics, fibers, metals, photographs, prints, jewelry, wood, glass, non­traditional materials (separate or in combination).

FRAMING

Two-dimensional work must be wired for hanging. No sawtooth hangers or clip-on frames are permitted. Unframed canvases must be gallery wrapped with at least 1-1/2­inch deep stretchers and staple free edges. Drawings, watercolors, prints, and photographs require glass or acrylic unless alternative methods are used to protect the artwork, and, if shipped, must use acrylic. Wet paintings or frames, and artwork with protruding nails, tacks, or other sharp objects will be rejected.

SIZE AND WEIGHT

Dimensions of two-dimensional pieces (frames included) may not exceed 72” x 72”. Three-dimensional pieces must fit through the entry way to the gallery, which measures 42” x 120”. Pieces must not weigh more than 150 pounds. No exceptions unless previous arrangements have been made with the Juried Show Chair.

FEES

$12 per entry for members / $15 per entry for non­members

Artists who submit three paid entries may submit a bonus fourth work without a fourth entry fee. Multiple units, when priced as a single unit will be judged as one entry. No more than four works/sets may be submitted.

Entry fees must be paid prior to consideration:

Fees will only be refunded if the event is canceled.

DELIVERY

Those pieces selected by the juror may be hand delivered or shipped to the Gallery at the Park. Hand delivered pieces must be received on June 28 & 29 and any packing materials used must be removed from the gallery. Shipped pieces must be sent in sound, reusable containers with appropriate pre­paid return label included. Artists must pay shipping, handling, and insurance costs both ways. Shipped pieces must reach the gallery between June 26-29.

Oversize, heavy (over 50 lbs), delicate, or difficult to install items must be delivered and installed by the artist or artist’ designee on the day of installation to the specifications of the gallery representative and removed on the day of deinstallation by the artist or artist's designee.

The end of show is August 16 and unsold art should be picked up on August 17 during regular gallery hours. Art pieces with pre-paid return shipping will be sent by the Gallery the week of August 19. Pieces not claimed will be placed in storage. Any artwork not picked up after three months becomes the property of Allied Arts.


If you have questions about the show or the entry process, contact the Juried Show Chair at alliedjuriedshow@gmail.com or call or text 509-551-3350

We look forward to receiving your entries and wish you the best for selection to the show.