Rumriver Art Center’s June Call for Entry: Trash to Treasure
Trash to Treasure – submit artwork that transforms ordinary, everyday objects into extraordinary artwork. Pieces may include literal trash that you picked up off the street or giving something boring an imaginative twist to create a piece of art. We are excited to see what fun things you come up with.
You’re invited to submit your artwork for our summer Call for Entry in the Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center. The exhibit is titled: Trash to Treasure.
The Rumriver Art Center invites regional artists to enter two- and three-dimensional work in any medium (acrylic, watercolor, drawing, mixed-media, photography, pottery, mosaic, fiber, sculpture, etc.) that fits the theme of Trash to Treasure.
Each of your submissions must not be larger than 36 in. x 36 in. for two-dimensional pieces and 36 in. x 36 in. x 36 in. for three-dimensional pieces.
There is a $10 entry fee per entry with a limit of three (3) entries. (Note: each piece of artwork is a separate entry). Whether your work is accepted or not, there will be NO REFUNDS of the entry fees. (Note: one, two, three or none of your pieces may be accepted for the gallery show).
Acceptance of artwork will be determined by a neutral third-party judge who is an artist and has an artistic background.
The deadline for entry is Thursday, May 9 at 11:59pm Central Standard Time (CST).
The exhibit will be on display in the Jan Johansen Gallery at Rumriver Art Center from June 15 through July 6, 2024.
After the show closes, we have been invited to move the Trash to Treasure show to the Northtown Library in Anoka County.
There is no minimum age requirement to participate in this exhibit.
There will be People’s Choice voting during the exhibit. The three highest voted artists will receive a ribbon.
The Rumriver Art Center reserves the right to close acceptance of entries if participation exceeds expectations.
Exhibit Information
By participating in this exhibit, you agree to the following rules:
• There is a $10 entry fee per entry with a limit of three (3) entries. All entries are final, NO REFUNDS.
• Entry into the art exhibit must be entered electronically to be considered.
• All artwork submitted must relate to the exhibit theme.
• All artworks must be appropriately framed and/or ready for display in an art gallery format. ONLY wired hanging systems will be accepted for framed and hung works.
• Each of your submissions must not be larger than 36 in. x 36 in. for two-dimensional pieces and 36 in. x 36 in. x 36 in. for three-dimensional pieces.
• You will upload the image(s) of your artwork in your application form. Please name each image file with the entry number and artwork title (Example: Entry 1 Floral Frenzy). Please submit image(s) as a JPEG file.
• If contributing artists exceed expectations, the Rumriver Art Center reserves the right to close submissions acceptance early.
• You must complete all required information on the entry form. Incomplete entries will not be accepted. The deadline for entry is Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 11:59pm Central Standard Time (CST).
• Artists will be notified of acceptance by Friday, May 17, 2024.
• All accepted artworks must be dropped off at the Rumriver Art Center Gallery on Tuesday, June 11th between 9:30am and 5:30pm.
• Rumriver Art Center will take a 35% commission on the sale price of any artwork sold during the show. Please price your pieces accordingly.
• Part of this show would be to have your artwork move to the Northtown Library after it is shown at Rumriver Art Center. The show would be at the library from July 8-August 29.
• Artwork must be picked up at the Northtown Library on Thursday, August 29 between 4-6pm. Artwork that has been unclaimed after 1 month will become property of the Rumriver Art Center, either being added to our collection of artworks or sold as part of a fundraiser for the organization. Rumriver Art Center will not ship artwork back to participating artists; all artworks must be picked up in-person.
• Reproduction of Images for Publicity – Permission is granted to the Rumriver Art Center for reproduction of artwork for advertising purposes. Entry into the exhibit constitutes agreement with this rule. Images of artwork may be used for flyers, press releases, posters, on the Rumriver Art Center website (rumriverart.com), social media, etc.
• Liability – All reasonable care will be taken with artwork. Rumriver Art Center staff and volunteers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to artwork including frames and mountings, no matter how damage/loss is caused. All entries submitted are subject to this condition. Rumriver Art Center has an excellent record in the care and handling of works of art. We suggest that artists insure their work privately if they feel the need for such protection.
If you have any questions regarding the rules of the exhibit or any other questions pertaining to the show or entry application, please email Angie Renee at angie.renee@rumriverart.com.
Timeline
Call for Entry Opens – Friday, March 15, 2024
Call for Entry Closes – Thursday, May 9, 2024
Artists Notified of Artwork Acceptance – By Friday, May 17, 2024
Artwork Dropoff Day – Tuesday, June 11 (9:30am – 5:30pm)
Show Opening – Saturday, June 15 (2pm – 4pm)
Show Ends at Rumriver Art Center – Saturday, July 6, 2024
Show moved (by RRAC staff) to Northtown library – Monday, July 8, 2024
Artwork Pickup Deadline for Artists – Thursday, August 29 from 4-6pm
Upload Entry Image(s)
You will upload the image(s) of your artwork in your application form. Please name each image file with the entry number and artwork title (Example: Entry 1 Floral Frenzy). Please submit image(s) as a JPEG file.
About Rumriver Art Center
The mission of Rumriver Art Center (RRAC) is to make a difference through art by being a welcoming and inspiring environment for artists of all ages to explore their creative potential through our classes, collaborations, and partnerships in the North Metro.
The art center began in 2009 as a small 500 square foot studio and has expanded to over 5,000 square feet with the addition of an art café and library, a ceramic studio, a larger multi-purpose studio, and four private artist studios in a historic milk factory along the Rum River. We opened a community art gallery in the fall of 2018 for local artists to showcase their work and have been organizing a community art fair in Ramsey each summer since 2016.
We reach over 10,000 students annually of different ages, ethnicities, abilities, and economic backgrounds offering the opportunity to grow artistically and creatively while building confidence and social skills. The art center offers programs for public and private educational institutions, summer art camps for youth, art courses for homeschool families, and a Vitality Arts program for older adults ages 55+. We also offer a variety of virtual art classes, community programs, Free Family Art Days, and a Senior Art-Reach program.