Arizona Artists Guild
12th Annual Statewide Exhibition
Juried Exhibition of Fine Art
Show Dates: July 20-August 11, 2023
Submission deadline: June 26, 2023
Pictured: Thom Thomas, “Three Stories Up”
2022 Statewide Exhibition Best of Show
This exhibit is open to all residents of Arizona.
Membership in AAG is not required for this exhibition.
Location: MOOD ROOM PHX
3121 North 3rd Ave, Unit 100, Phoenix, AZ. 85013 (Park Central)
and virtually at ArizonaArtistsGuild.net
Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 11AM–4PM | subject to change/summer hours
The following awards will be made:
Best of Show $1000
Award of Excellence $500
Award of Merit $250
plus special recognition awards to be announced
Important Dates:
Entries: May 15, 2023 – midnight June 26, 2023
Notification to Artists via Email: July 5, 2023
Delivery of Art to The Mood Room : Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 10:00 – Noon*
Show Dates: July 20-August 11, 2023
Opening Reception and Award Ceremony: Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 6:00-9:00 PM
Closing Reception: Friday August 4, 2023 | 4:00-7:00PM
Pick up art: TBA
*other arrangements by appointment
Entry Fees:
AAG Members AAG Non-Members:
One Piece: $35 One Piece: $40
Two Pieces: $40 Two Pieces: $45
Three Pieces $45 Three Pieces $50
How to Apply: Applications are being accepted on-line at ArizonaArtistsGuild.net.
Requirements:
1. The artist must be over the age of 18, and a current resident of the State of Arizona.
2. Submitted artwork must be original works of art in concept and design, made solely by the artist. Must have been created within the past 2 years.
3. All visual art media accepted.
4. Artwork must be submitted as digital JPEG images. Submit only one image per piece of artwork. However, up to 3 views of sculpture works maybe submitted. Videos of kinetic sculpture must be submitted in .mov format.
5. Three-dimensional work is not to exceed 50 lbs. Artists requiring pedestals larger than 12″x12″, please indicate in your entry.
6. Two-dimensional work must not exceed 36-inches side and 60-inches in height. Art must be adequately wired and ready to hang (no saw tooth hangers). The hanging wire must be placed no more than one quarter of the way from the top of the frame. Artwork with frames considered below minimal gallery standards will not be displayed. Mats must be neutral in color, clean and professional in presentation. Gallery wraps are acceptable provided they are at least 1-1/2 inches deep and are painted on all four sides.
7. Artwork must be priced and available for sale, if possible, and the price should include a 30% commission to the mood room. AAG does not receive commissions from sales. Artwork not for sale should be labeled NFS.
8. All sales are handled by the exhibiting artists. Interested parties will be directed to the artist to finalize all sales. Sold art is not removed until the close of the exhibit. 9. Accepted artwork must be clearly labeled with artist’s name, title of artwork, medium, year of completion, dimensions, and price.
10. Complex installation pieces may require the artist to assist in installation.
11. All applicants must submit a brief bio or artist statement with their submission. 200 word maximum.
The artist retains copyright to the artwork; however, Arizona Artists Guild reserves the right to photograph and publish images of the artwork for the purposes of promotion for this exhibition and future exhibitions.
Contact Tess Mosko Scherer: ArtistsofAAG@gmail.com or 928-300-7185 if you need assistance or have questions about the submission process.
The Jurors: TBA
Liabilities and Responsibilities: Arizona Artists Guild and the West Valley Art Museum will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Though every effort will be made to protect submitted artworks, I understand that Arizona Artist Guild, its volunteers, and any other parties under its direction, assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage to art work, framing or accessories while it is in transit and during the show. By submitting artwork to this Exhibit, I agree while it is in transit and during the show. By submitting artwork to this Exhibit, I agree to relieve the above-mentioned parties from any and all liability to myself, my artwork and/or property.
