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Call to Entry


Annual Student/Faculty Art Exhibit

June 29 through August 1, 2018
Opening reception, July 6, 6–8 p.m.

The season for Valley Art Center’s Annual Student/Faculty Art Exhibit is here! And it's time to start thinking about showcasing the art you made at VAC.
  • Students are invited to submit any one work of art that they created in a class or workshop at VAC between June 2016 and June 2018.
  • Faculty are invited to submit any one work of art that they created in the same time period that represents their teaching.
  • Art that has already been shown in a VAC exhibit is not eligible. 2D pieces must be properly framed and wired.
New this year, People's Choice Awards!
  • Student child, $200
  • Student adult, $300
Download Artist Contract
The branding graphic for the exhibit is a closeup photograph of a paint brush on a palette of dried watercolors

Entry fee

Entry fee $10.
Entry fees help cover the costs of the exhibit, including reception, publicity, printing and other related expenses.

Delivery of art

Thursday, June 14, 4–6 p.m.
Friday, June 15, 8–10 a.m.
Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Artist contracts are available at VAC at delivery. Or download and complete a contract and bring it with you. Entry fee due upon delivery of artwork. Checks, cash, and credit card are accepted. If you are sending a friend to deliver your art, please make sure you have filled out and signed the contract and sent it, and the entry fee, along with the artwork.

Pick up of art

Thursday, August 2, 4–6 p.m.
Friday, August 3, 8–10 a.m.
Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Art may not be removed prior to the end of the exhibit. Please plan to retrieve unsold artwork during the scheduled pick up times. VAC does not have resources for art storage. If you cannot pick up your work during the three scheduled pick up times, please call VAC at 440-247-7507 to make arrangements for an alternate day and time. Daily storage fees may apply for unclaimed art. If you are sending a friend to pick up your art, please call or email in advance so we know whom to release the art to.
For wiring guidelines, see VAC's How to Wire Your Work

FAQ:

Is there a fee?
Yes, the fee is $10 to cover the costs of the reception and mounting the show.

Are there prizes?
Yes, beginning this year, we will award people's choice awards to one child student and one adult student.

Does everyone's entry get in?
As long as it meets our rules, one piece from each entrant gets in.

Does my entry have to be something I created in class?
Yes, we are asking for work that represents your production under the guidance of our instructors in a class or a workshop.

Can I enter something I've shown at Valley Art Center before?
No, our rule for all our exhibits is that the work has to be new to our gallery. This also means that what you submit to the Student/Faculty Exhibit is no longer eligible to enter in future shows here. This rule applies to all our artists and we hope that means you'll be making lots of art to chose from!

Does my work have to be for sale?
No, you can indicate that the work is NFS (not for sale).

Does my work have to be framed?
Your art must be gallery-ready, including the hanging hardware. Please check with the Gallery Manager if you have any questions about professional presentation.

​Valley Art Center’s mission is to engage the Chagrin Valley in meaningful visual art experiences through education, exhibitions, events and partnerships. Valley Art Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

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    • Join
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    • Volunteer
  • Artreach
    • Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
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    • Village Arts Commission
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