• Entry Form

    MI Artists All-State Juried Exhibition
  • Open to all Michigan artists 18 years of age or older. Works in all media and mixed media are eligible. Only original works completed within the past five years will be accepted. NO GICLEES, REPRODUCTIONS OR COPIES OF ORIGINAL ARTWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. Digital files submitted for jurying must be non-altered representations of the actual works to be considered for exhibition.  Artworks previously exhibited in juried exhibits at Studio 23 are not eligible.

    Meet our juror:

    Timothy Norris

    Timothy Norris’ artwork has appeared in over 100 exhibitions throughout Michigan and the Midwest since 1988. He has won many awards. Tim was Curator of Exhibitions and Collections at the Art Center of Battle Creek, 1992-1996. He is a current instructor at Muskegon Community College in Studio Art and has served as a curator throughout the state.

    His interests include Celtic art, Civil War period history, and music. He and his artist wife, Patricia Opel  collaborated on a series of large format paintings titled Through a Crack in the Lake, inspired by Great Lakes shipwreck  narratives and history.

    There will be a $1000 best of show award chosen by the juror, Timothy Norris as well as awards of merit. 

     

    Deadline for entry is 11:59pm, August 8, 2020. 

     

    Accepted artists will be in the virtual exhibition that will be displayed online at Studio23BayCity.org

    Artists also have the option of being in the physical exhibit that will be held inside Studio 23 in Bay City, Michigan. Masks are required during drop-off of artwork as well as social distancing.  

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  • Entry Fee Instructions

  • Entry Fee: 

    $40.00 for current members of Studio 23

    $50.00 for nonmembers

    Applications will be processed when Studio 23 has received payment. Payments can be paid with credit cards by going to this ONLINE PAY LINK and scrolling down to Entry Fee. You can enter as a guest and specify quantity of 1. That includes up to 3 images for your entry.

    Important tip: After you have made your payment online be sure to scroll all the way down this application form until you see the application "SUBMIT" button. You will then see a CHECK-MARK with the word Thank you.

    Please note: Today, Saturday August 8th is the last day for applications. Please make sure your application is submitted today. Online payments can be made today but if you need to pay by credit card please call 989-894-2323 today between the hours of 11am-5pm or if "after hours" leave a detailed message at ext. 14 (curator) or email her at curator.studio23@gmail.com and Checks can be mailed to Studio 23 at 901 N. Water Street, Bay City, MI 48708 postmarked by Monday Aug 10, 2020. 

  • Application Deadline is 11:59pm, Saturday, August 8, 2020.

  • Terms and Conditions

  •  Title: The Artist/Owner warrants that the Artist has created, and has unencumbered title to, all artwork consigned hereunder.


    Period of Exhibition and Sale: Artwork accepted for exhibition and sale will be held for the full period of exhibition as determined by Studio 23.


    Return of Artwork: Artwork accepted for exhibition and sale must be picked up by the Artist within two (2) weeks after the period of the exhibition. On the 31st day after the notice or period of the exhibition, Studio 23 reserves the right to treat the artwork as a donation.


    Liability: Studio 23 is acting solely as a representative of the Artist, and neither it nor its members shall be liable for loss or damage to artwork, storage crates, personal belongings, or other related items on the premises (or exhibited elsewhere within the sole discretion and under the control of Studio 23) due to theft, loss, fire, or destruction of any kind other than those caused by Studio 23’s negligence.


    Insurance: The Artist is responsible for the proper insurance coverage during the period of transportation and exhibition.
    Sale Prices: Prices for artwork consigned hereunder are set by the Artist. The Artist is encouraged, but is not required, to sell the artwork submitted for exhibition.


    Commission: Studio 23 shall receive a commission of 40% of the sale price of all artwork sold during the exhibit.


    Payment: Payment on all sales shall be made to the Artist within thirty (30) days after the end of the exhibit

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    Reproduction Rights: The Artist reserves all rights of reproduction of consigned artwork. Studio 23 may publish photographs of all artwork for promotional and/or education purposes as it may deem appropriate.

     

  • Important Dates

  • Deadline for entry: 11:59pm, Saturday, August 8, 2020

    Accepted art that the artist feels comfortable to deliver is  to be delivered to Studio 23 for MI Artists All-State Exhibition on Tuesday, 9/1/2020, Noon-3:00 pm and Wednesday, 9/2/2020, Noon - 3:00 pm. There will contactless drop-off in our vestibule area. Masks are required. Please email Val Allen at curator.studio23@gmail.com for different arrangements that may mutually work out. 

    Awards will be based on the virtual exhibit images. 

    Exhibition dates: September 12 - November 14, 2020.

    Artists online reception on Zoom: September 17,2020, 5 pm - 7 pm

    This reception will be online and include a virtual tour of the physical exhibit as well as awards will be announced. 

     

     

    Thank you for entering!

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