Plateau creative arts center
2025 Judged and Juried Open Show
Entry deadline March 24, 2025
16th Annual Open Show
April 4 through May 1, 2025
Opening reception and awards presentation Friday, April 4th, starting at 5:00 PM
Artist Guidelines & Rules for Submissions
Show Dates: The show will run from April 4 through May 1, 2025. The opening reception and awards presentation will be on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive in Fairfield Glade.
Eligible Artists: All artists, 18 and older.
Artwork Guidelines: Entries on paper & canvas, mixed media, photography, 3-D artwork (fiber, glass, metal, wood), jewelry & pottery, are eligible. Maximum number of three entries is allowed.
Maximum size for hanging artwork: A total of 72” (width + height, including the frame). Pieces must have full wire and be ready to hang (no sawtooth hangers). Display pieces on paper must have glass, Plexiglas, or a protective coating and must be framed. Canvas pieces must be framed unless gallery wrapped. Limit one large artwork – 51”-72” (width + height, including the frame).
Maximum size for three-dimensional artwork: Not to exceed 24″W by 36″H & no heavier than 35 lbs.
Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded for Best of Show ($500.00), 1st Place ($300.00), 2nd Place ($200.00) and 3rd Place ($150.00); additional awards will be available. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded at the sole discretion of the show judge. All selected artworks will compete for these prizes.
Rulings: Originality, eligibility of artwork submitted, and selection of artwork are at the discretion of the juror. Submitting artists irrevocably accept the juror’s decision as final and binding upon him/her.
Entry Form & Fees (Non-Refundable):
MEMBERS: $35 for one to three entries.
NON-MEMBERS: $45 for one to three entries. You will also need to submit a completed release form when bringing in your art pieces. To register online: https://plateauarts.org/registration-form/
ENTRY FORM and FEES MUST BE RECEIVED at the Plateau Creative Arts Center by March 24, 2025.
Accepted Artwork: Accepted artwork must be ORIGINAL to the artist, OWNED by the artist, created within the last TWO years, and must not have been exhibited in a previous Art Guild judged art show. All works must be submitted in person at the Plateau Creative Arts Center, 451 Lakeview Drive, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.
Artwork Submission/Delivery Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CST).
Declined Artwork: Artists will be contacted if any of their artwork is not selected for the show; those pieces must be picked up on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Show Artwork Pickup: Art may be picked up on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CST). The Art Guild will not be responsible for artwork left after that date.
Sales: All sales are subject to 25% (members), 35% (non-members) commission & TN State sales tax payable to the Art Guild at Fairfield Glade. A check will be payable to the artist within 2 weeks after the Show. If the artwork is not for sale, indicate with NFS (Not for Sale) on the Entry Form.
Liabilities: The Art Guild at Fairfield Glade and the Plateau Creative Arts Center accept no liability for damage or loss to works of art submitted and/or selected for this Show. All artists must sign a Photo, Video & Bio Information Release Form.
Juror-Judge, Bryan Wilkerson
Bryan Wilkerson is a TN native and Professor of Art and Design at Roane State Community College. His creative practices are focused primarily on ceramics and public murals but extends into design as well as painting and drawing. His work explores humor, craft, irony, and play through common symbolic references and invented characters. He is also the creator and director of the ArtMobile traveling gallery and pop up workshop space.
To see Bryan Wilkerson’s work:
https://www.instagram.com/bryanwilkerson
OPENING RECEPTION
FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH from 5-7PM
Opening Reception sponsord by
