What’s the Message-Typography and Art Juried Competition & Exhibition
What’s the Message- Typography and Art
Juried Competition & Exhibition
Text and imagery often go hand in hand. Artists are
invited to submit work exploring the connection
between visual expression and language.
Submissions should feature either words integrated
within an image or imagery inspired by text.
All media are welcome, including photography.
Artists age 18 and older are invited to submit artwork
for consideration for this exhibit
Deadline: November 9th at 10pm
Awards & Reception: Sunday, December 6th, 3-5pm
Exhibit on View: December 6-January 2, 2027
Juror: TBD
RULES FOR THE JURIED COMPETITION
Criteria
- All styles from realism to abstract are welcome.
- All works must be original, and have been created in the last five years.
- References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work.
- Works previously exhibited at The Art Guild Gallery will not be considered.
- All artwork must be framed. Frame size must not exceed 36” on the longest side. Gallery wraps are acceptable, but must be at least 1” thick and must not exceed 36″ on the longest side.
- Ages 18 and over.
Mediums
- Included but not limited to acrylic, charcoal, collage, colored pencil, digital art, ink, mixed
media, oil, pastel, pencil, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or watercolor. No copies, master copies,
reproductions or giclees.
Size & Frame
- Artwork must be ready for display upon arrival. All work that is expected to hang on the wall must be framed and wired.
- Frame size must not exceed 36“ on the longest side.
- Frame must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, string, or gallery wraps. How to Wire Your Artwork for a Gallery Show.
- All work should be legibly signed by the artist on the back.
Entry Fees
- Adult Members: $35 (1-2 pieces)
- Adult Non-members: $45 (1-2 pieces)
- One additional entry: $10 (per person)
- No more than 3 works per artist
- Entry fees are payable (1) online or (2) check
- Entry fees are non-refundable, even if a piece is not selected for a show
- Registration through the online app required
- This is a juried competition.
- Submission does not guarantee entry
- Payment must be included or submission will not be included in curating.
- Please remember anyone can join/renew membership at any time!
- Entry fees cover costs for the promotion of the shows, the Opening Reception and juror/awards judge
REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION
STEP 1: SUBMIT ARTWORK
Before submitting artwork:
- Make sure file size of images must be between 1MB and a maximum of 3MB. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com
- LABEL image as follows: lastname_firstname_title.jpg (example: smith_john_sunset.jpg)
STEP 2: MAKE PAYMENT
- ENTRY FEES:
- Adult Members: $35 (1-2 pieces)
- Adult Non-members: $45 (1-2 pieces)
- One additional entry: $10 (per person)
- No more than 3 works per artist
- Entry fees are payable (1) online or (2) check
2. Submission will not be included in curating without payment.
3. Fees are non-refundable
- Option 1: Pay online
- You will be taken to another website, if you do not have an account, you will have to set up one.
- If payment is successful, you will receive an email confirmation.
Option 2: Check
- Print and include submission form
- Mail checks to:
The Art Guild Accounting Dept
PO Box 693
Port Washington, NY 11050
QUESTIONS?
Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org or Call 516-304-5797
CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline: February 10th at 10pm
Awards & Reception: Sunday, March 1st, 3-5pm
Exhibit on View: March 1 – 22*
Notification of entry: after February 13
Drop off: Sunday, February 22, 3- 5 pm and Monday, February 23, 1- 6 pm
Pick up: Sunday, March 22, 3-5pm and Monday, March 23, 1-6pm
*Artwork not picked up within 90 days will become property of The Art Guild
TROUBLESHOOTING
QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org.
If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment.
Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.
To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com
Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.
FINALISTS & AWARDS
FINALISTS:
The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. High school students will be reviewed and judged separately. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.
AWARDS:
1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions
SIZE & FRAMING
All artwork must be framed. Frame size must not exceed 36″.
It must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings. We can wire for you for a $10 fee.
Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.
Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SELLING YOUR ARTWORK
Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.
All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE
The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.
LIABILITY WAIVER
I wish to have The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., (“TAG”) consider my artwork for exhibition as indicated in this Registration Form, and I acknowledge that TAG has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited. I also acknowledge that unrelated business or other activities may or will take place at the exhibition location during the exhibition and I assume any risk associated with such activities. I further acknowledge that I have been notified that I should carry my own insurance to be protected against loss, theft or damage to my artwork. I fully understand and agree that the following waiver, release and hold harmless agreement is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. In exchange for TAG’s consideration of my artwork, I agree to assume all risks of copying, theft, loss or damage to my artwork in connection with TAG’s decision to exhibit or not exhibit my artwork or in connection with the exhibition of my artwork, for the duration of the exhibition from and including delivery to TAG, through and including pickup, and knowingly and intentionally release, discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to sue TAG, its officers, directors, members, committee personnel, agents or owners and/or lessees of the premises where the exhibition is held (“Released Persons”) from any claim, that I may have or acquire in the future, arising out of my submission of artwork to TAG for its consideration for exhibition, for TAG’s exhibition of my artwork, or while it or I am on the premises where the exhibition is held, for, including but not limited to, copying, theft, loss, or damage to my artwork, personal injury, or death, whether caused intentionally or arising from the negligence of any Released Person, of any other person or any other cause, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Art Guild for any copyright claims arising from the display of his/her image. Whether or not any artwork submitted by me is chosen for exhibition, I consent to The Art Guild’s use of any artwork I submit (or an image representing such artwork) in connection with TAG’s communications to prospective members, members and the public.
