The Sharon Historical Society & Museum Announces Call for Works
“Have a Seat”
Juried Exhibition Open Call
The Gallery @the SHS – November 4 through December 15, 2017
SHARON, CT: The Sharon Historical Society & Museum is pleased to announce an open call seeking entries for its upcoming show in The Gallery @the SHS, “Have a Seat”, a juried exhibition and sale running from November 4 through December 15, 2017. The Gallery @the SHS invites artists to submit for consideration original works in any medium (e.g. Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Pastel, Ink, Graphite, Drawing, Print, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Assemblage, Fabric, Stone, Clay, Metal) which respond to, and reflect the artist’s interpretation of, the theme of chair(s), sitting or seating. Artists are encouraged to think of chairs, sitting and seating as broadly and imaginatively as possible. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 for up to two (2) works of art, $10.00 for each additional submission. The show’s Judge will select the art to be exhibited and award cash prizes of $100, $75, and $50 to three pieces. In addition, guests who attend the show’s opening night will have the opportunity to select their favorite work of art which will receive the “SHS Crowd Pleaser” award. Submissions must be delivered on Saturday, October 28. The Prospectus, Entry Forms and detailed Terms and Conditions are available on the Art Gallery page (follow the link under Museum > Exhibiting at the SHS) of the Sharon Historical Society & Museum’s web site, sharonhist.org, or can be picked up at the SHS during regular hours.
