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The Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery

Where Creativity Happens

Location

The Wickenburg Art Center is located just 2 blocks south of the downtown traffic signal at:
188 S Tegner
Wickenburg AZ 85390
928-684-0483

Gallery and Open Studio Hours

Tuesday through Friday 9AM to 2PM
Saturday 10AM to 4PM

Sunday and Monday. CLOSED

 

SUMMER HOURS JUNE 15-SEPTEMBER 3
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON SATURDAYS FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM

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Jurying

Gallery Shows using photo selection for entry into the show: 

Upcoming Exhibits

Jurying information for Fall Spectacular

October 5 through November 23rd
Show Theme:  Celebrate the Brilliant Colors and Textures of Fall in the Southwest

 

 

Artwork Requirements

This show is about displaying new and fresh work that has preferably been created within the last two years and has not been displayed in any previous WAC Gallery Shows. All works must be ready to hang in frames that are in good condition (no saw-tooth hangers). Gallery wrapped canvases with no visible staples and finished (painted) edges are allowed. Photography printed on Metal with an attached hanger that is compatable with WAC’s hanging system is also allowed.

By the act of submitting artwork for inclusion in any Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery sponsored show or event, the Artist guarantees that ALL aspects of his/her work belong to himself/herself, that the artwork is his/her ORIGINAL WORK and that he/she agrees to having represented it as such to both the Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery and the Public. In the event of a dispute of copyright or any legal proceedings that may occur due to plagiarism and/or infringement, the Artist will be held personally liable, and the Wickenburg Art Center and Gallery and its representatives will be held harmless.

Size

2D and wall displayed 3D art: Maximum size: 30 x 40 in. (30 in. on the short side & 40 in. on the long side including frame).

 

3D: Must fit on a pedestal and stable if free standing.

Images

Artwork should be photographed in proper lighting, and without glass, frames showing or distracting backgrounds. Assistance with photography, cropping and submission will be available, and times/dates, (TBD), will be listed on the WAC website.

Images dimensions: required to be 1400 pixels on the longest side, 1920 pixels are recommended File format: JPEG, jpg, png File Size: under 5 MB.

 

Image Name: Images MUST contain the title of your work. Rename the jpg or other file: Sunset.jpg; Cactus.jpg NOT Img2929959.jpg

Deadline and Acceptance

Thedeadline for entry is Sept. 14th, at midnight and artists will be notiied of acceptance onSept. 21st.Theentry fee is $20and covers up to amaximum of 3 worksfor consideration. Please submit one clear image for 2D works and several for 3D works in order to show all sides.

Delivery and Pick Up

Artwork must be delivered onWed. Oct. 2nd 9-11
*
Pick up for unsold work will be onTues. Nov. 26th 9-2
*
If you are unable to deliver or pick up your artwork on the above dates and :mes, please make other arrangements with the Show Chair. If artwork is delivered outside of the dates/:mes listed without an arrangement with the Show Chair the piece will be rejected.

Reception

Opening Reception will beSat. Oct. 12th  4:30 - 6 pm

 

*A ribbon will be given for People’s Choice 1st, 2nd, 3rdplace in both 2D & 3D and the winners will be presented the award at the reception at 5:45 pm.

 

*The Show will be open to the public during regular Gallery Hours

 

*If your art is sold, 75% of the sales price will be paid to the ar:st within 14 business days. SubmiRed artwork doe


SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES HERE: Enter Fall Spectacular Exhibit

Questions

For questions about the exhibit, please contact the Chairperson: Pamela Plummer: pplummerphotos@gmail.com

For questions about Jury submissions, please contact the Jury Chairperson: Gabriele Bitter: artistgabrielebitter@gmail.com

 



Jury Process and Guidelines


Please read and follow the submission guidelines.  Submissions with unlabeled photos, wrong framing, etc. may be rejected.
Titles will not be changed after submission.  Please take your time when you submit your photos for jurying.  If you are having technical problems,  (can't upload photos or can't pay) contact wacwebmaster@icloud.com.


Jurying  at Wickenburg Art Center will be done by show.  All members may enter submissions for Wickenburg Art Center Gallery Shows via our  web site.   Jurors, who are WAC members,  will choose the best pieces to fit the monthly shows. Due to space limitations in the main gallery, not all work can be accepted.  Some work may not be appropriate for the theme of the show.  If your work is not accepted, this is not a reflection on you.
Photo specifications will be included in the prospectus for each gallery show
. WAC will provide assistance to members, taking photos of work and assisting with entry of photos.

 What specifications must I use for my images?

Image requirements
No computer screen images or photos of photos.  Take a photo of the artwork you are submitting.

Image Dimensions: required to be 1400 pixels on the longest side, 1920 pixels are recommended
File format: JPEG, jpg, png File Size: under 5 MB

How should I label the image I am submitting?


PLEASE Name your image with the title of your work.  Jurors need this information.  See examples at the bottom of this page.

Cowboy.jpg   NOT IMG_9982882.jpg
If you have multiple images,  cowboy1.jpg, cowboy2.jpg cowboy3.jpg

FILE NAMING CONVENTIONS:  Title,jpg or Title.pg. Title.JPEG

Example:  Snowbirds.jpg


PAYMENT

A jurying fee is charged for entering each show and is non-refundable 
Payment for your entries will be done through our website.   When you upload your photos and submit them, you will go to the payment screen.  You may pay by credit card or PayPal.


NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:


Will I get feedback on my art entry?

We are not able to provide specific feedback on entries.  However, if your entry is not accepted due to technical issues (wrong naming, information not complete, photos don't represent your work well) you will be notified. 


What are jurors looking for when they evaluate my art?

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PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE JURY GUIDELINES. Jurors and Jury Chair and others volunteer their time to enable us to provide excellent shows. Please make their jobs easier by reading the instructions and providing complete information.


THANK YOU!

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JadeStrings. jpg. This is correct. The Title of the piece is included in the image.

LOCATION

The Wickenburg Art Center is located just two blocks south of the downtown traffic signal at:
188 S. Tegner
Wickenburg, AZ 85390


Mailing address is:
P.O. Box 1737
Wickenburg, AZ 85358
(928) 684-0483

Gallery & Open Studio Hours

Tuesday through Friday | 9 AM to 2 PM
Saturday | 10 AM to 4 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday