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CMU Community Art Exhibition Guidelines

We are seeking CMU artists to display their work during the CMU Community Picnic Art Exhibition. We hope you will consider submitting.

Deadlines:

  • Exhibition date: Wednesday, May 15, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
  • Submission deadline: Wednesday, May 1
  • Selection/approval deadline: Wednesday, May 8 (we will notify you by this date)
  • Drop-off time for approved pieces: Wednesday, May 15, 9–10 a.m., Kirr Commons (CUC)
  • Pickup time for approved pieces: Wednesday, May 17, 1:30–2 p.m., Kirr Commons (CUC); pieces not picked up by 2 p.m. will be stored at UTDC until alternative pickup can be arranged.

Submission guidelines and instructions:

  • Two-dimensional work including photography, paintings, drawings, digital, mixed media, fabric art, chalk, ink, pastels, wax, graphite and printmaking are welcome for consideration. If we can display it on an easel, then we will consider your art for selection.
  • The picnic is a family-friendly space, so while we welcome and encourage pieces that push boundaries, we reserve the right to not include anything that we feel is not a good fit for the event.
  • We are looking for one piece per artist; however, depending on the number of accepted submissions, artists may be able to show more than one piece.
  • To submit a piece for consideration, email Adams Marks with the following information by May 1. Include an attached image (jpg/jpeg or png) of your piece for evaluation:
    • The file must labeled as follows: First name Last name_Title of the piece_Medium_Height x Width in inches. Please be sure that underscores go between your name and the name of the piece (e.g., Pablo Picasso_The Old Guitarist_Oil_32x48.JPG).
    • Files should be approximately 10 inches (about 2,000 to 3,000 pixels) on the long side. Nothing below 200 DPI. Due to inconsistencies, we ask that you do not watermark your images but please note that our primary use of the image will always be alongside text which credits the artist.
    • Note that submission images are used to decide which artworks will be accepted. We are not asking for the originals at this time.
  • The selection committee will respond by May 8. If approved, please note the drop-off and pickup times.. We cannot store your piece before the event. Any pieces not picked up by 2 p.m. on May 15 will be transported to UTDC for storage until alternative pickup can be arranged.
  • All artwork must be labeled on the back with the artist’s name, price and name of the piece.
  • A volunteer will accompany the artwork during the exhibition, but damage to artwork or framing is not the responsibility or liability of the Community Picnic Committee, volunteers or Cohon University Center employees. We care about your artwork, but cannot accept liability.