Details
Start Date
Fri, March 5, 2027 @ 10:00 AM
End Date
Sat, February 6, 2027 @ 2:00 PM
Location
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center
EXHIBIT: Figurative Exhibition
SUBMISSION DATES: Friday, March 5, 2027, from 10:00 – 3:00 PM
Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 10:00 – 2:00 PM
EXHIBIT DATES:
March 9 – April 15, 2027
LOCATION: Cuyahoga Valley Art Center – Gallery
This juried exhibition invites artists to explore the diverse world of figures, whether human, animal, or imagined. Submissions may range from realistic portrayals to abstract or conceptual interpretations, allowing for a broad artistic expression of the theme. We welcome all mediums—whether traditional, sculptural, or mixed media—as long as the artwork reflects the central theme of ‘Figurative.’ Let your creativity take the lead as you bring to life the essence of figures in unique and compelling ways.
CVAC will be accepting submissions on:
Friday, March 5, 2027, from 10:00 – 3:00 PM &
Saturday, March 6, 2027, from 10:00 – 2:00 PM
Submission Fees: CVAC Members: $30 for up to 2 entries, Non-CVAC Members: $35 for up to 2 entries
This juried exhibition invites artists to showcase their skills, with a juror selecting the works for display and determining the top submissions. Prizes will be awarded to the top three artists, with First Place receiving $100, Second Place $75, and Third Place $50. Up to three honorable mentions will also be recognized for their outstanding work. Additionally, visitors will have the chance to participate in a People’s Choice vote, with the winner announced during the artist reception. This exhibition celebrates a wide range of artistic mediums, highlighting the creativity and diversity of our members and the broader art community.
“We’re eager to see the incredible work that both our members and local artists will bring to this event,” says Kayla Billings, Executive Director of CVAC.
This exhibition opens to the public on Tuesday, March 9th. Awards will be distributed as the winners are celebrated during the Figurative Exhibition Artist Reception on Friday, April 2rd, from 5:30-7:00 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, and purchase art during this free reception.
Please Review the Prospectus Here.
This is a juried exhibition. Please review the prospectus guidelines for more details.
CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS:
WATERCOLOR MEDIA: This category will include any media for which water, not oil nor polymers, are used as the binding agent, with the resulting artwork considered to be a watercolor. Mediums such as; watercolor paints, watercolor pencils, watercolor markers, and watercolor pastels are all included within this category, even if utilized together in one image. Acrylic and Tempera paints are not applicable within this category.
WATER-BASED MEDIA: This category will include any media that is water-based such as acrylic paints and tempera paints.
OIL-BASED MEDIA: This category will include any media that uses oil as its binder such as oil paints, oil pastels, oil-based markers, etc.
DRY MEDIA: This category will include media that is dry such as graphite, charcoal, pastels, colored pencils, Conté crayon, silverpoint, etc., and media that uses a fluid solvent or carrier such as marker, pen, or ink (alcohol ink).
MIXED MEDIA: This category will include any work that combines traditionally distinct visual art media such as work that might include both paint, ink, and collage.
3-DIMENSIONAL MEDIA: This category will include any work that occupies space through the dimensions of height, width, and depth.
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIA: This category will include any lens-based media, including but not limited to images made by film, scanner, screen-capture, digital camera, and any means of mobile photography. CVAC invites photographers working in all mediums, styles, and schools of thought to participate. Experimental and mixed techniques are welcome. Only 2-D work is eligible for this category.
*The final decision regarding category placement will be left up to the juror.
Juror: TBA