When

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 5:00 PM EDT
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Where

Town of Cumberland Indiana
116 S. Muessing Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229  

 
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Contact

Sarah Bowers
Cumberland 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:

May 5, 2020 

Registration forms must be submitted online or postmarked by May 5.  

Artist can base their work on an indoor or outdoor site/inspiration of their choosing within the Cumberland Town limits.    

 

June 27 - July 6, 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

Date and manner of event showcase to be determined based on social distancing guidelinesat 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 May 5, 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. 

"Art as Defiance in a Time of Pandemic"
~ A Cumberland Arts Competition ~

As the world immerses into the surreal life of the COVID-19 pandemic, how does it impact the look and feel of the Town of Cumberland?  In order to capture this moment in history, 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 find an "indoor or outdoor" scene of inspiration in Cumberland that typifies to them the way in which the pandemic is playing out on the economic, physician and mental well-being of the Cumberland community.  The scene of inspiration must be within the Town of Cumberland limits.  Scroll down to see a map of Town limits.

 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 Cumberland's community, town and atmosphere during the 2020 pandemic.

Registration - Deadline to submit registration is May 5, 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.

Challenge - Artists should unveil the pure expression of their talent in showcasing the impact of COVID-19.  

Artist Guidelines and Important Dates

Guidelines:

1.   Artwork must convey the theme based on insights inspired by Cumberland's community, town and atmosphere during the 2020 pandemic. Artwork must be based on an "indoor or outdoor" site/inspiration within the Cumberland Town limits. Scroll down to see a map of Town limits.   

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 June 27 - July 6, 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 May 5, 2020.
2. Complete "Art as Defiance in a Time of Pandemic" artwork per competition guidelines.
3. Turn in completed artworks on June 27 through July 6, 2020 to Cumberland Arts, Inc. at Cumberland First Baptist Church, 116 S. Muessing Street, Cumberland, IN 46229.  Drop off times to be arranged.
4. 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.  
5.  Maximum Size Requirements - 2D works 16x20; 3D works 12x12x18
6. Up to two submitted works to be displayed and sold at event. (Date TBD based on relaxation of social distancing.)
7. Agree to have art displayed within the Town of Cumberland (art can be sold on display.)
8. Agree to a retail price commensurate with your normal pricing structure.
9. A 25% commission on all sold works to be retained by Cumberland Arts, Inc.
10. All sales will be handled by Cumberland Arts, Inc.
11. Allow images of artwork entered in competition to be used by Cumberland Arts, Inc. for publicity purposes.  Artist can submit a high resolution image of work or arrangements can be made for Cumberland Arts to obtain the image.