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March 8, 2024

Submissions due by Sunday, February 11 at 11:59 p.m.

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This application is for the participation of ArtWalk at Summit Artspace (140 E. Market St., Akron, OH) in the capacity of a Pop-up Artist on Friday, March 8, from 5-9 p.m. 
  • Application is open to those who live and/or work in Summit or the contiguous counties. A non-refundable application fee of $10 is be due at the time of entry.
  • Accepted Pop-up Artists are approved to sell their artwork, set-up an information table, or have an approved activity within their given space, on this evening only.
  • Accepted participants will receive one (1) 6″ table and two (2) chairs to use the evening of the event. Artists will be expected to keep their display within that area, and respect adjustments that Summit Artspace staff may make due to fire code safety.
  • Summit Artspace does not take a portion of artist/organization sales.
  • There are limited spots available.
Applications are due by Sunday, February 11 at 11:59 p.m.
 
You will be notified of acceptance by Friday, February 16.
 
For individuals: A signed agreement letter (sent at the time of acceptance) and non-refundable payment of​$35 will be due by Friday, March 16 at 5:00 p.m. in order to vend.
 
For organizations: A signed agreement letter (sent at the time of acceptance) and non-refundable payment of​$50 will be due by Friday, March 16 at 5:00 p.m. in order to vend. Two (2) 6″ tables will be reserved for your use.
 
If an accepted artist or organization does not complete both their agreement letter and payment by the date above, Summit Artspace will fill that spot with another applicant.
  • Participants will be assigned a space by Summit Artspace staff.
  • Participants must be able to independently carry and assemble their products and display materials during Set-up (3:00 – 5:00 p.m.) and Tear-down (9:00 – 10:00 p.m.).
  • Participants must commit to the event times of ArtWalk and agree to staff your booth for the duration of the entire event.
  • Participants must agree to COVID-19 government health department checklist, including that you are healthy, do not exhibit any symptoms and have not been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • There are no refunds unless a government directed shutdown occurs or the event is canceled.
Summit Artspace will be promoting ArtWalk via various print and digital outlets including, but not limited to postcards, print ads, email newsletters, our website, and social media. A marketing “tool kit” of graphics will be provided to participants prior to the event for their optional use.
 

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Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibition 2024 

April 5 – June 15, 2024 
Forum Gallery at Summit Artspace 

Submissions due by Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm

 

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NON-MEMBERS – CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT!

Juror Adriana Caso holds a BFA in Painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art and a dual Master’s in Painting & Sculpture from Rosary College, Florence Italy.  She is the Director and Founder of Door 2 Art Studio in Hudson, Ohio. 

 

Important Dates: 

Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm 

Notification of Acceptance: Friday, March 15, 2024 

Artwork Drop-Off: Monday, March 25, 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Deliver entries to the Forum Gallery on the 2nd floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Free parking is available in the lot behind Summit Artspace and on the street after 6:00 pm. 

Exhibition Opening: Friday, April 5, 2024, 5 pm – 8 pm. Awards ceremony at 6 pm. 

Artwork Pick-Up: Monday, June 17, 2024, from 3 pm to 7 pm. Accepted artworks may not be removed from the show before it closes on June 15. Artists of Rubber City and Summit Artspace will not be responsible for artwork not picked up at the end of the show. Work not picked up will be disposed of at the discretion of the gallery. 

Awards 1st place $400, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $150 and $50 to honorable mentions. Juror’s Awards announced in person at the exhibition opening at 6 pm as well as on social media. 

Eligibility 
The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and surrounding counties. Artists must be age 18 and over. Work must have been completed in the last two years and must be original. No giclees prints or reproductions will be accepted. Artwork accepted in previous years and artwork that has been displayed in any Summit Artspace gallery in the last two years is not eligible. Work completed under direct guidance of an instructor is also not eligible. 

Entry Fee: AoRC Members – $25; Non-Members – $30 

Artists may submit two entries for consideration in the show. 

Important Guidelines and Information 

Jurying Information: Jurying will be done via digital image. Artists may submit up to three high quality digital images (.jpg, .pdf, .tiff. .png) of each submission (to show different angles, details, etc.). The images must accurately represent the finished work and accepted work must be professionally presented for exhibition (see notes below). All jurying is blind. Artist’s names cannot be in the file name of digital images. Submissions that include the artist’s name will be disqualified. If artists contact the juror in regards to their piece(s) from the time of submission to the announcement of winners, artists shall be subject to disqualification from this and future exhibitions. Signatures on artwork will be covered for final jurying to ensure blindness of juror. 

Size and Weight Limits: Final installation size of 2-D work cannot exceed 4′ (48″) wide or 7′ (84″) high. · 3-D work must not exceed 39″ in diameter or 7′ (84″) high, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds. 

Display: 

  • All wall-hung artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for its weight; no saw tooth hangers. If wall mounted work absolutely cannot be wired, please indicate in the “Special Installation Requirements” section of the submission form. If there are special installation requirements, the artist must provide necessary hanging devices (i.e. magnets). 
  • All work must be labelled with the artist’s name and contact information when delivered (in any format) 
  • Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation (if necessary). 
  • Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval. 
  • Submitting diptychs are permitted as a single entry so long as the pieces are clearly defined as a single artwork. Please clearly label the entry as a diptych in the “Special Installation Requirements” and include desired measurements/ layout between components. Combined artwork must meet the other specified restrictions. 
  • Suitability of works which must be suspended, require a power source, are between 35-50 pounds, are close to the size limitations or have other special installation requirements will be determined on an individual basis. 
  • Professional installation will be provided by AoRC and Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however, Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork. Artists are encouraged to insure their own work. 

Expectations: 
30% gallery commission will be collected on all artwork sold during the show. Artwork does not have to be for sale. Summit Artspace will process all artwork sales and compensation to artists. All artists will be required to sign a gallery contract. Upon entering you will be added to the Summit Artspace contact list. We cannot accept artwork that is shipped, nor can we ship artwork. 

Questions: 
Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, natalie@summitartspace.org, 330-376-8480 ex. 1 
Theodore Maringer, President AoRC, 330-714-7740 

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In the Shadow: Artwork from the Total Solar Eclipse 

May 24 – June 15, 2024  
Welcome Gallery & Hallways 

Submissions open April 5 
Free to apply! 

Artists, are you inspired by the idea of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event? On April 8, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., a total solar eclipse will be crossing over Northeast Ohio. In recognition, Summit Artspace is hosting the exhibition In the Shadow: Artwork from the Total Solar Eclipse for artists who create artworks in response to experiencing this special event. Beginning April 5, artists can submit artwork in all media directly inspired by the total solar eclipse or any artwork inspired by celestial bodies and events. As many artworks will be accepted for display as possible. The exhibition will be on view in the Welcome Gallery and Hallways throughout the building from May 24 through June 15, 2024. 

According to NASA, “For a total eclipse to take place, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be in a direct line. The people who see the total eclipse are in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth. The sky will become very dark, as if it were night. Weather permitting, people in the path of a total solar eclipse can see the Sun’s corona, the outer atmosphere of the Sun. A total solar eclipse is the only type of solar eclipse where viewers can watch without their eclipse glasses – and they can only remove them when the Moon is completely blocking the Sun.” For more information about how to safely witness the total solar eclipse, click here.

Important Dates: 

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. 
Notification of Acceptance: Friday, May 10, 2024 
Artwork Drop-off: Friday, May 17 from Noon to 7 p.m. & Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Exhibition Dates: May 24 – June 15, 2024 
Artwork Pick-up: Friday, June 21 from Noon to 7 p.m. & Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Eligibility: The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and contiguous counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, or Wayne County) 

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