• Artists of the Upstate Entry Form

    Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

  • ELIGIBILITY

    The 2018 Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition is open to artists 18+ living within a 35-mile radius of Greenville, SC.   Entries must be original works of art that have been completed within the last three years.  Entries in all media categories will be accepted but should not exceed 40 pounds in weight or 60 inches in height or width.  The exhibition is not judged in media categories.


    All original works must be received ready for exhibition with appropriate hardware for wall hanging in place.  Works on paper must be framed and under glass or plexiglass.  We are unable to accept work that requires special instructions or installation by the artist.  Works not adequately prepared for display will be withdrawn from the exhibition. The 2018 Artists of the Upstate Juror will serve as the final authority on eligibility.


    ENTRY PROCEDURE

    A non-refundable fee of $25 enables each artist to enter up to two works. Please submit one digital image per work to be juried. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 30, 2018.


    ENTRY FORMAT

    • Each image file must be in .jpg format and should not exceed 1 MB in size.  
    • Name each file as follows: EntryNumber.Title, eg., 01.Apples, 02.Pears
    • All images must be correctly oriented.

    ABOUT THE EVENT

    The 2018 Artists of the Upstate Juried Exhibition is a local art exhibition presented by Artisphere (supported by a grant from the Metropolitan Arts Council).  This juried exhibition seeks to recognize the outstanding quality and diversity of work being generated by artists of Upstate South Carolina.  Entries in all medium categories will be considered

  • AWARDS

    Four cash prizes will be distributed including;

    • Best in Show ($1,000)
    • 2nd Place ($750)
    • 3rd Place ($500)
    • Merit Award ($250).

    *The 2018 Artists of the Upstate Best in Show award winner will be invited to exhibit work as the Featured Guest Artist at the Art Cellar during the Artisphere 2019 festival.

  • EXHIBITOR INFORMATION:

    • Deadline for Entry: Friday, March 30, 2018
    • Notification of acceptance emailed: Monday, April 16, 2018
    • Drop-off of accepted work at The Founders Room/Larkin's On The River (318 S. Main Street, behind the Peace Center): Thursday, May 10, 2018 9am – noon
    • Exhibition Dates: May 11 - 13, 2018 (Founders Room/Larkin's on the River)
    • Opening Reception: Friday, May 11, 2018 6pm – 8pm
    • Pick up accepted work at the Founder's Room/Larkin's on the River: Monday, May 14, 2018 9am - Noon


    ABOUT THE JUROR / CHOTSANI ELAINE DEAN

    Artist and Assistant Professor of Art, Anderson University

    Chotsani Elaine Dean is an artist and Assistant Professor of Art, Ceramics at the South Carolina School of the Arts at Anderson University in South Carolina. Born in Hartford, CT, Chotsani received her BFA in Ceramics from Hartford Art School and Master’s of Fine Arts from Sam Fox School of Art at Washington University in St. Louis. Also, Chotsani was awarded a 9-month Teaching/Research Fulbright Scholar grant in India 2012-13, host institution Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India. Chotsani has lectured and exhibited widely, Art Department at Appalachia State University, Kriti Gallery, Varanasi, India, Art Chamber, Goa, India, Aurodhran Gallery, Pondicherry, India, Hans Weiss Newman Space, Manchester, CT, Windsor Art Center, Windsor, CT, Hunterdon Museum of Art, Clinton, NJ, Gallery on the Green, Canton, CT, Silo Gallery, New Milford, CT among others.  In 2010, Dean was awarded a Connecticut Arts Grant from the state of Connecticut. Dean has taught at various institutions, Three Rivers Community College, University of Connecticut, Connecticut College, Quinnipiac University, and Hartford Art School.

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  • I understand that the decision of the 2018 Artists of the Upstate Juror is final and, if accepted, agree to abide by the requirements as set forth herein. Artist shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Artisphere, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all actual or alleged claims, demands, causes of action, liability, loss, damage, and/or injury to property or persons, whether brought by an individual or entity, or imposed by a court of law or by an administrative action of any federal, state, or local government body or agency arising out of, or incident to, any acts, omission, negligence, or willful misconduct of artist, your personnel, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers in connection with, or arising out of, artist’s performance of services. This indemnification applies to and includes, without limitation, the payment of all penalties, fines, judgements, awards, decrees, attorney’s fees, and related costs or expenses, and any reimbursements to Artisphere for all legal expenses and costs incurred.

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    • Submission Deadline: FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018

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      For more information or assistance please contact Visual Arts Programs Coordinator, Robin Aiken at 864.271.9355 or Robin@artisphere.org

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