Valdosta National 2015

National Deadline: November 3, 2014 - The Valdosta National is South Georgia's premier national all-media art competition. Hosted by the Valdosta State University Fine Arts Gallery, 2015 will be the 27th year of the annual juried exhibition showcasing the best in contemporary art nation-wide. Exhibition dates: January 20 to February 6, 2015.

Juror
Susan Welsh, Executive Director, Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon, GA.

Eligibility and Guidelines
Open to all artists over 18 living in the United States. All artwork must have been completed in the last 2 years (no earlier than 2012,) original (no Giclees or reproductions) and not previously shown in the VSU Fine Arts Gallery. Images submitted must accurately represent actual artwork or the artwork will not be exhibited.

Catalog
A catalog will be mailed to all artists who enter, after the show is over. Art will be insured while in the gallery (not during transit), and will be for sale with no gallery sales commission.

Shipping
Artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from the exhibition.

Presentation & Installation
All work must be professionally presented; 2-D work should be framed with plexi-glass, and with a hanging wire. No sawtooth hangers or glass allowed. Paintings may be gallery wrapped (with 1.5 inch edges) without additional framing. Artwork that is complicated or difficult to install (such as an installation) must be installed by artist. There is not a size limitation

Awards
$1,500.00 in awards.

Entry Fee
The entry fee is $35 for 3 different artworks; three-dimensional entries may include up to 2 images each, showing different views.

Application
Visit VSU Fine Arts Gallery for more information and to Apply Online

About:
The VSU Fine Arts Gallery is committed to providing a teaching and learning environment serving a diverse student body and local audience. The Gallery fills a unique niche in the region as a venue for exhibitions showcasing student artwork as well as art from outside the region. Diverse exhibitions serve both the state and regional community by providing cultural enrichment and expanded educational opportunities to everyone.

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, with approximately 11,500 students, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region.

Fine Arts Gallery
Department of Art
1500 N. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31698