annual juried art competition

DEADLINE: May 26, 2022. Entries must be submitted online or delivered to the South Arkansas Arts Center by May 26, 2022.

ENTRY & IMAGE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: Artists may submit any number of entries by digital image. A second image of the work to show detail or an alternative view is allowed. If video is incorporated in a multi-media presentation, do not send a video file but provide a link to where it can be viewed on the web. ONLINE ENTRY: Upload images with the online entry form. Click the green button above and follow the instructions. MAIL-IN ENTRY: Mail entry form, entry fee, and digital images to SAAC Juried Competition, 110 East 5th Street, El Dorado, AR 71730. Save all images on an SD card, Memory Stick or CD labeled with the artist’s name.

NOTIFICATION: June 8. The juror’s notification of accepted works will be announced on June 8. A list will be posted online at www.saac-arts.org and artists will be contacted by email.

DELIVERY/SHIPPING: July 1. Deliver accepted work to SAAC by July 1. Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick up of all works. Return shipping instructions must be included when work is received. Work can be picked up in person on Monday, August 1, or by appointment. If using a shipping company, please make arrangements for pick up of your work August 2-5. After 30 days, unclaimed work will become the property of SAAC.

EXHIBITION: July 6-28, 2022. All accepted works will be on exhibit in the SAAC Galleries from July 6-28, 2022. All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.

SALES: A commission of 35% will be charged on all sales. Work that is not for sale must be clearly marked on the entry form as NFS.

LIABILITY: Artists are responsible for the transportation of accepted entries and are expected to carry their own insurance if shipping the artwork. South Arkansas Arts Center is not responsible for damages during transport. Every precaution will be taken during packing and unpacking for the safety of each entry, but neither SAAC, its board, staff, nor volunteers will be responsible for loss or damage caused during transport. If artwork is accepted in the exhibit, artists agree to allow the artwork to be reproduced for promotional purposes. The receipt of an entry in the juried exhibition will constitute an agreement by the artist with all conditions set forth in the prospectus.