Fairbanks Arts Association (FAA) invites artists (18+) residing in Interior Alaska to enter original artworks for consideration in the 40th Annual 64th Parallel Juried Exhibition! Artists are welcome to submit up to four (4) artworks through this form. Fairbanks Arts holds annual juried exhibitions to showcase new work by Interior Alaskan artists and contracts with artists, university faculty, curators, and museum professionals (statewide and nationwide) to assure the broadest spectrum of critical appraisal for our exhibitions. The juror will select works that align with their curatorial vision for the exhibition, taking into consideration the artworks’ creative and technical merits when making their determinations.
AWARDS:
Juror’s Choice/ $200 - Second Place/ $150 - Third Place/ $100 - Jared Baker “Gutsy Art Award”/ $75 - Honorable Mentions
ENTRY FEE:
Online Registration before Thursday, September 24 at 11:59 p.m.: $5 per piece. Limited to four (4) entries. Current Fairbanks Arts members at the "Artist" level or higher receive a fee waiver on the third entry only. Become a Fairbanks Arts member by clicking this link!
Day of Registration on Sunday, September 27 from 12-4 p.m.: $6 per piece. Limited to four (4) entries. No fee waivers for day-of registrations. Make checks payable to Fairbanks Arts Association.
JUROR: Learn more about this year’s guest juror, Christopher Burch, at fairbanksarts.org.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read the terms and conditions carefully. Submitted artwork must adhere to these guidelines; artwork that does not follow the criteria listed below is ineligible for exhibition. Submitting an entry constitutes agreement on the part of the artist to all terms and conditions in this prospectus. The exhibition entry form must be completed in full, with the artist’s signature in acknowledgement and adherence to all exhibition terms and conditions listed herein. Violation of any of the terms and conditions listed below may result in an artwork’s removal from the exhibition.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Artists must be 18 years or older to enter and reside in the Interior of Alaska, Doyon Region.
- Artists are limited to 4 entries. Entries must be paid in full.
- Artwork submission is open to the following categories: painting, drawing, ceramics, print, sculpture, mixed-media, photography, glass, jewelry, and fiber.
- Original/prints of original artwork only. Work must reflect the submitting artist’s unique creative effort.
- No kits. No reproductions or studies of other artists’ original artwork, including work in the public domain (such as masterworks) or work with an unidentified artist. No use of copyrighted material, such as Disney characters or iconography.
- No AI-generated artwork.
- Work must have been completed within the last two years and cannot have been previously exhibited in the Bear Gallery.
- Hanging hardware must follow the guidelines listed in “Hardware / Display Instructions”.
- Work must be professionally presented and ready for display at Intake with appropriate hardware, be touch-dry, stable, with cured adhesives/fixatives/varnishes. Art must not shed, deteriorate, or produce odors.
- Please contact gallery@fairbanksarts.org or 907-251-8386, option 3, if you have questions about whether your artwork is eligible for exhibit.
EXHIBITED ARTWORK:
- Selected entries remain on view through Friday, October 30, 2026.
- Entries will be handled with the utmost care and are insured against damage and loss for the duration of the exhibit. Fairbanks Arts is not responsible for minor wear resulting from normal handling.
- Artwork sold during an exhibition must be released to the buyer following the show. As such, artwork must be photographed or digitally copied before submission.
- Fairbanks Arts Association retains a 35% commission on all exhibit sales. Works will be for sale unless noted as NFS (Not for Sale). Payments will be made within 30 days of the exhibition’s closure.
- Fairbanks Arts is not liable for any damages from insufficient display materials or unsecured elements.
- Works will be considered Fairbanks Arts property if left for more than 45 days after the determined pickup day, Sunday, November 1, 2026. During this period, three (3) attempts will be made to contact the artist (phone and email); if no communication is established during these attempts, the artwork becomes “abandoned property” and becomes Fairbanks Arts’ property without further notice.
- The Bear Gallery is located in the Centennial Center of the Arts, a Fairbanks North Star Borough facility within Pioneer Park. This is a family-friendly facility that hosts visitors of all ages from all over the world. As such, Fairbanks Arts reserves the right to refuse the exhibition of artworks containing violence, inappropriate language, political, or religious motifs that are ill-suited for the borough facility. Artworks with discriminatory content will not be exhibited. If exhibitions contain nudity or profanity, a sign will be posted by the Gallery entrance alerting visitors to such instances. If you have questions or concerns about the content of your show being suitable for the Bear Gallery, please contact gallery@fairbanksarts.org.
- Submissions that are disqualified due to ineligibility or violation of the prospectus terms are not eligible for a refunded entry fee.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
- Fairbanks Arts Association does not discriminate against any individual due to age, gender, race, religion, skin color, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability.
- Individuals opting to participate in Fairbanks Arts Association-produced events and opportunities are asked to adhere to professional conduct that respects the dignity and safety of our diverse communities. "Professional conduct" is defined here as communicating with and behaving toward Fairbanks Arts Association staff, volunteers, contractors, and fellow event participants in a way free of harassment, intimidation, and/or discrimination.
- Violations may result in removal from the event and possible disqualification from future FAA events.
HARDWARE / DISPLAY INSTRUCTIONS:
- All wall-hung artwork (excluding quilts) MUST have a secure metal wire hanger attached with metal hardware. Artwork with insecure hardware will not be allowed in the exhibition.
- If your work cannot be wired, consider using a display stand.
- Quilts and other fiber wall hangings must have 2-inch-wide Velcro stitched across the entire top. NO VELCRO, NO ACCEPTANCE.
- Prohibited hanging hardware: Sawtooth, Triangle, Command Strip, Tape, String, Loops. Using these will result in denial of entry, and any art accidentally accepted with this hardware will be disqualified from the exhibition.
- Bases/stands for 3D artwork must be stable and structurally sound.
- Unusual hanging mechanisms must be approved by Fairbanks Arts before Intake Day. Please email gallery@fairbanksarts.org or call 907-251-8386, option 3.
- Artwork that does not have appropriate hardware/display equipment may be removed from the exhibition.
CALENDAR:
| Date |
Time |
Description |
| Thursday, Sept. 24 |
11:59 p.m. |
Online Registration Closes |
| Sunday, Sept. 27 |
12 p.m.–4 p.m. |
Artwork Intake and In-Person Registration ($6 per entry) |
| Monday, Sept. 28 |
All Day |
Jury of Artwork |
| Monday, Sept. 28 |
7 p.m. |
Juror’s Talk in the Active Learning Lab, Noel Wien Library |
| Tuesday, Sept. 29 |
12 p.m. |
Emails sent notifying selected and not selected artwork |
|
Tuesday, Sept. 29 & Wednesday, 30
|
12–6 p.m. |
Pick up for entries not selected |
| Friday, Oct. 2 |
5–7 p.m. |
First Friday Opening Day Reception |
| Friday, Oct. 2 |
6 p.m. |
Award Ceremony |
| Oct. 2 - 30 |
12–6 p.m.,
Mon.–Sat. |
Gallery Open Hours |
| Sunday, Nov. 1 |
12–4 p.m. |
Pick up for exhibit entries |