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General
Exhibitor Requirements
AAH hosts a total of ten (10) annual exhibitions: six
(6) invitational shows, two (2) themed membership shows,
one (1) school show (students and faculty), and one (1) international juried show.
The membership exhibitions are
non-juried and are open to all AAH member artists. However, prizes are selected
by jurors invited from area art colleges or other institutions. The school show
is open to all students from the past year's AAH classes, with prizes again
chosen by outside jurors.
The juried exhibition is
comprised of works from all across the United States and foreign countries,
selected by a juror from a nationally-recognized institution from slide entries.
To receive a prospectus for the Juried Show to be held next year, send a
self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Art Association of Harrisburg, 21 N.
Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Invitational Exhibitions are
selected by a panel of AAH Board members and artists.
When applying for an
Invitational Exhibition, artists should keep in mind the following:
- Your slides should be very
clear and should show no extraneous background.
- Your slides should show
work that is consistent. If you do both sculptures and paintings, only
submit one medium, not both. Also, if you do both abstracts and realistic
portraits, only submit one style, not both. A series of works, based on a
specific theme, is always good.
- The work that appeals to
jurors is almost always very original. Work that is derivative is
never good to enter.
- Work that is unique and
striking is what jurors look for. (i.e., don't copy published photographs!)
If accepted for
an Invitational show at the Art Association, artists are required to become
Artist Members at the cost of $40 per year. The Art Association provides the opening reception for
all shows, handles all publicity, printing costs, and show installation. The
artists are responsible for shipping or hand-delivering their work to the
Association for all shows.
For membership information and
show applications, contact the Association at 717-236-1432.
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