The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries for its upcoming exhibit featuring work by local high school students. The show is part of the MAC’s Young Artist Program. Any student of high school age may submit up to five pieces for consideration. The MAC exhibition committee will review all works and select at least one piece from each applicant. Students may submit work made in school, but the MAC encourages students to make new work— and priority will be given to those works— responding to the following theme: Life in 2021: What Comes Next?
Everyone has experienced challenges throughout the past year, some more so than others. Our lives have been upheaved in a way we could never have imagined due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of us have also been affected by the turmoil surrounding race, identity, and politics. The way we interact with others is vastly different than it used to be, and our understanding of the world and our future is in a constant state of flux. Whether we have been changed emotionally or if important life plans have stalled, we all find ourselves in a different state of being.
What comes next? What does your life look like after the pandemic is behind us? Are there moments you wish to reflect on? What experiences, which can be simple but meaningful, are you eager to enjoy again? What do you look forward to when you think of your daily life in the relatively near, post-pandemic future?
All submissions are due no later than Monday, February 15. To apply, students should email their information and documents to info@marionartcenter.org with “High School Art Show” in the subject line. Please include: Full name, email address, phone number, age, and grade. You may send up to five high-quality jpeg images labeled in the following format: LastFirst01_Title (ex: SmithJohn03_HarborView). Note: If emailing multiple images is limited by file size, applicants should send a zip file. Alternatively, students may upload all documents through an online form found at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit.
Please include a short bio and brief artist statement of no more than a few paragraphs (or short statements about individual pieces/body of work submitted). Also include a corresponding image list with titles, dates, media, dimensions in inches, and pricing (if applicable).
Students should indicate what, if any, work was made for a specific class assignment. Students should list works for sale by including pricing with inventory list or indicate not for sale by writing “NFS.” The MAC retains a 40-percent commission on any sold works. Bio/statement and image list should be uploaded through the form as a single PDF file. If sending information via email, a single Word document will also be accepted.
The exhibit runs Friday, March 5 – Thursday, April 15. All works must be prepared for installation. The MAC will accept matted works for this show if framing is not an option. Students should use a neutral mat color (white, off-white, grey, black, etc.) for a cohesive presentation. Three-dimensional works will also be accepted. The exhibition committee will review and select works, and artists will be notified by February 20. Drop-off dates for work are scheduled Friday, February 26, and Saturday, February 27, by appointment. There will be a virtual reception for the exhibit, date and time TBD.