The Art Studio is calling for entries for TASIMJAE (The Art Studio, Inc. Member Jurored Art Exhibition).
Entries will be accepted March 27-30 at The Studio, 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. Entry is open to all TASI members. Membership in The Art Studio begins at $35 for adults. Memberships may be purchased when submitting entries. The Studio is open noon-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.
This year’s show opens April 7 with a reception from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The juror for this year’s show is Christopher Troutman, assistant professor of art at Lamar University.
TASIMJAE regularly draws an eclectic group of artists working in all media. TASI director Greg Busceme said that the exhibition is a chance to showcase the work of The Studio’s membership.
“We get people to show work they haven’t shown before and we are also interested in getting new memberships,” he said.
First prize is $500 plus an exhibition of the artist’s work in May 2019. Prizes are also awarded for second and third places.
“We really encourage folks to enter the show,” Busceme said. “It’s really important that artists of all kinds — be they established or up-and-coming — show their work and get feedback from the public.
“We especially encourage Lamar students to enter. Being in a show is an important part of the growth of an artist.
Last year’s winner was Travis Walthall, who will be featured in a solo exhibition in May.
The opening reception will feature most of the exhibiting artists and offers visitors an opportunity to talk with them about their work — and to get involved with The Studio’s community arts efforts.
For more information, call 409-838-5393, or visit www.artstudio.org.
Full details
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Entry dates March 27-30
Notification by mail April 3
Pick-up works not accepted April 4 by 5 p.m.
Opening/awards reception April 7, 7-10 p.m.
Pick up exhibited work April 27
Eligibility
Open to all members in good standing of The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI). Membership fee of $35 may be paid at time of entry. Works completed within the last two years that have not previously been shown at TASI may be submitted. All two-dimensional work must be ready to hang (wires, not sawtooths). All three-dimensional work must have firm base. Work may not exceed 200 pounds in weight or 10 feet in height. Completed entry label must be firmly attached to the back upper left corner of 2-D work or base of 3-D work.
Submissions
Entries must be delivered to TASI, 720 Franklin, Beaumont, Texas, Tuesday-Saturday between the hours of noon and 5 p.m. No works will be accepted after 5 p.m. on March 30. Works must be shipped prepaid and/or hand delivered. Limit two (2) entries per person.
Return of all entries
Work not accepted must be picked up by 5 p.m. on April 4. Works selected for exhibition must remain on display until April 26 and may be picked up April 27.
Agreement
Although the greatest possible care will be exercised in handling work, TASI accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to work submitted, while in transit or on premises. TASI reserves the right to photograph submitted works for publicity purposes. All sales during the exhibition will be handled by TASI for which a 25 percent commission will be taken. Submission of entries implies the artist’s understanding and agreement to the rules and conditions of the exhibition.
Awards
1st place: $500 and a solo exhibition at TASI in May 2019
2nd place $300
3rd place $200
Juror
Christopher Troutman, Assistant Professor of Art at Lamar University