Garden City Arts invites you to participate in the first annual SWKS Squared Art Competition. Any subject matter or medium is welcome. The only rules are that the work submitted must be hangable AND it must be 12 inches by 12 inches in size.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Oct 1, 2024


OVERALL GUIDELINES

  • Artists may enter up to 3 original works.

  • This exhibit is for wall-mounted works only! Each piece must be 12x12 inches in both width & height.

  • All mediums of work will be accepted.

  • Artwork must be ready to hang.

  • Garden City Arts will retain a 25% commission on all sales of work during the exhibit. Artwork does not have to be for sale.

  • Each work submitted must be clearly labeled on the back with the tags provided on the Entry Form (see the printable guide & entry form by clicking on the link above).

  • Applicants must be 18+ years of age.

  • Utmost case will be given to all entries; however, Garden City Arts will assume no responsibility for the loss or damage to any work entered.

HOW TO ENTER

Applicants can enter up to 3 pieces for a flat fee of $25

All entries must arrive at Garden City Arts before 5PM on Oct 1st.

You must complete the entry form and securely attach the entry tags to the back of each piece of artwork submitted.

SCHEDULE

OCT 1ST: All entries must arrive at Garden City Arts before 5PM

OCT 4TH: Opening reception will be held at Garden City Arts from 6-8PM. Winners will be recognized at 6:30PM

NOV 23RD: Exhibit concludes: All entries must be picked up by December 14th

PRIZES

1st Place: $350

2nd Place: $250

3rd Place: $150

David Kinder Memorial Award: $125

Wanda Stallings Memorial Award: $125