The Foundry Art Centre “Of The Earth”

Deadline: January 9, 2009 (POSTMARK)


“Of The Earth”
The Foundry Art Centre
Gallery I & II
March 6, 2009 – April 17, 2009


For millennia artists have looked to the natural world for inspiration as well as a source of art media with which to create. As mankind has advanced through the centuries his art materials have come from increasingly industrial sources and the connections with raw, natural substances has diminished. This exhibition seeks to present work created from media that is close to or directly form its original, natural source and utilized in progressive, interesting ways.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 18 years and older. In an effort to pursue high quality, all artwork must be original work executed by the artist within the last two years.

ENTRY FEE
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35.00. Members of the Foundry Art Centre may
submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24.00.

MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS
All media in 2D & 3D form will be considered, 2D work must be suitably framed and have all hardware ready for hanging. All
other work must be installation ready. Specific installations are the artist’s responsibility under the direction of F.A.C. staff.

A maximum of three entries per artist may be submitted for consideration.
Submit for jurying, one 35 mm slide per entry (cardboard or plastic mounts). In lieu of slides, artists may submit three jpegs via email OR on CD.

Juror – Patrick Dougherty

AWARDS
One-Going Solo Award or $1,000 and 4-Group 4 award

Download Prospectus & Entry form

Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, Missouri 63301
Phone: 636-255-0270
foundryartcentre.org

The Foundry Arts Centre, a dynamic, interactive interdisciplinary arts center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual and performing arts. Our mission is to bring together the arts, artists and everyday people through exhibitions, studio space, performing arts and educations programs. The Foundry serves as a rich cultural resource for the entire region.