Contact
Sarah BowersCumberland Arts, Inc.
317-622-6926;317-294-7917
info@cumberlandarts.org
Awards
Overall Best of Show: $500
Judges Choice (2-prizes): $200 Each
Honorable Mention (4-prizes): $50 Each
Important Dates:
June 1, 2020 - Registration forms must be submitted online or postmarked by June 1, 2020.
August 1, 2020 - Submissions (up to two per registered artist) are due. Prior to framing, CA would like to have a high resolution image of two-dimensional media to be used for promotional purposes.
(See Artists’ Terms of Agreement section.)
Event Showcase of Art TBD - Date and manner of event showcase to be determined based on social distancing guidelines at time of event. Finished works displayed, adjudicated and put on sale.
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Application Procedure
Artist may apply using the online registration process, as well as by mail and email. Applications must be completed and postmarked no later than June 1, 2020. Artist must complete the registration form, agree to the terms and conditions of the event and pay a $26.50 ($25.00 + $1.50 handling charge) non-refundable registration fee.*
(*Cumberland Arts, Inc. reserves the right to cancel the event due to insufficient entries and refund the registration fee of $26.50 (minus the $1.50 handling fee.) Refund would be $25.00
Email to info@cumberlandarts.org or mail to Cumberland Arts, Inc. C/O Cumberland FBC, 116 S. Muessing St., Cumberland, IN 46229
Cumberland Arts, Inc. exists to promote the appreciation of and the participation in the arts within and beyond the Cumberland community. Through the full range of performance and visual media, we aim to lift the spirit and deepen the experience of beauty and delight at the core of our lives.
Call to Artists for a unique art competition to capture this moment in history.
As the world immerses into the surreal life of the COVID-19 pandemic, how does it impact the look and feel of our communities? Cumberland Arts Inc. (CA) is sponsoring a unique art competition that blends several artistic styles with the challenges of social distancing.
Theme - Artists are invited to select a subject expressive of their observations and experiences of this pandemic--both the unsettling and the inspirational. We are looking for finished works that typify art's power to capture this unprecedented moment. Artists free to create and explore their subject with no location restriction.
Type of Media - Cumberland Arts is seeking two and three-dimensional artworks in all media with the exception of photography, jewelry, or digital art. No photography, jewelry or digital art allowed in this competition.
Inspiration - Artwork must convey the theme based on insights inspired by the human, social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration - Deadline to submit registration is June 1, 2020. The registration fee is $25.00 + $1.50 handling fee (total $26.50.) Each artist can submit up to two entries under the one registration fee.
Artist Guidelines and Important Dates
Guidelines:
1. Artwork must convey the theme based on insights inspired by the human, social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. Artist may work from studio or in outdoor areas where safe and social distancing is practiced.
3. Maximum Size Requirements - 2D works 16x20; 3D works 12x12x18
4. Submitted framed art needs to be ready to hang with wire attached to the back. Submittted three-dimensional art should be secured with a display base or appropriate stand.
5. Submissions (up to two per registered artist) are due August 1, 2020. Entries will be judged and then showcased to the public at a Reception (date TBD.) Artist will be allowed to have other limited works for display and sale.
Please Note
Cumberland Arts, Inc. understands that there could be a delay in getting works of art framed due to state re-opening guidelines.
The artist is asked to attend the sale event so that there is a celebratory atmosphere with the interaction between the attendees and the artists. There is also the hope that attendance by the artists will promote the sale of the artwork.
Artists' Terms of Agreement
Artist will:
1. Submit registration by June 1, 2020.
2. Complete "Art as Defiance in a Time of Pandemic" artwork per competition guidelines.
3. Turn in 1 or 2 completed, framed/ready to be hung artworks August 1, 2020 to Cumberland Arts, Inc. at Cumberland First Baptist Church,116 S. Muessing Street, Cumberland, IN 46229. Arrange drop off time.
4. Maximum Size Requirements - 2D works 16x20; 3D works 12x12x18
5. Submitted work to be displayed & sold at event. (Date TBD based on relaxation of social distancing.)
6. Agree to have art displayed within the Town of Cumberland (art can be sold on display.)
7. Agree to a retail price commensurate with your normal pricing structure.
8. A 25% commission on all sold works to be retained by Cumberland Arts, Inc.
9. All sales will be handled by Cumberland Arts, Inc.
10. Allow artwork entered in competition to be used by CA for publicity purposes. Artist can submit a high-resolution image or allow CA to obtain.
11. Submitted framed art needs to be ready to hang with wire attached to the back. Submitted three-dimensional art should be secured with a display base or appropriate stand.
12. All work must be hand-made, hand-crafted, original, in good taste and reflect quality and integrity of materials.