Nature Coast Exhibit Prospectus
The Art Center of Citrus County Nature Coast exhibit is open to all Artists 18 years of age who are members and non-members. Two-dimensional artists in any media are welcome to submit their work for this judged entry exhibit. Join us for the Opening Night Reception and Artist Awards Presentation on the Friday following the “take-in.” Enjoy refreshments as we celebrate the talent and creativity of our artists.
All artwork should be presented at “Registration” ready to hang!
Hanging: Artwork maximum size in any direction shall be 48” including frame!
Awards” The Art Center reserves the right to combine categories when necessary.
- Best in Show
- Category with 10 or more participants: 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and Honorable Mention
- Category with 5 to 9 participants: 1st Place and 2nd Place
- Categories with fewer than five participants will be combined with other categories. If participation remains insufficient after combining, the show will award 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, and two Honorable Mentions across the entire show, rather than within individual categories.
The Art Center of Citrus County reserves the right to reject any artwork or limit entry amounts.
Jurist: This will be announced before each exhibit.
Categories:
- Wet Media: Materials applied in a fluid state – Oil, Acrylic
- Mixed Media: Works combining multiple materials or constructed forms – Collage, Wall Hangings, Constructions, Fiber Arts
- Water Media: Pigments suspended in water – Watercolor, Gouache, Ink Wash
- Photography: Black/White, Color, Digitally Enhanced Artworks
- Drawing media: Dry or semi‑dry mark‑making materials – Graphics, Pencil, Pen & Ink, Oil Pastel, Soft Pastel & Charcoal
Entry Fees: Two works for members $15, non-members $30; $5 each additional piece up to five maximum. Exhibitors can join at the time of Exhibit, Annual Membership Dues; Single $45, Family $60.
Jurist: Will be announced before each exhibit.
Exhibit Period and Drop Off, Pick Up dates: Posted on the Art Center bulletin board and website calendar. Web address: https://artcenterofcitruscounty.org
NOTE: Please, always check the calendar at https://artcenterofcitruscounty.org
Submittal Terms and Conditions
- Hanging: Artwork maximum size in any direction shall be 48” including frame, framed or gallery wrap with painted edges, wire no less than 2” from the top of the frame for single-point hanging, wire ends wrapped. All artwork, paintings must hang until the exhibition’s close date.
- Restrictions: Artworks shall be dated and completed within the past three years, and shall not have been accepted to a previous AC Juried Exhibition. Artworks shall be originals; prints or reproductions are not permitted, excluding photography submittals. Artworks shall be the original concept of the artist and shall not be produced from any published photographs, even with permission.
- Identification: All artwork must be identified in a secure manner with the artist’s Name, Phone, email, and Artwork Title. Information must be clearly printed in a concise area, preferably no larger than 3”x 3” and secured to the back upper left-hand corner when viewed from the back; signatures are to be obscured.
- Quality: All elements and materials that make up the presentation must be in clean, pristine condition and selected to protect the useful life of the piece appropriate to the medium. All elements must fit together properly with no untoward gaps or protrusions. Mats, when used, must be clean and cut to precision.
- Paintings must hang till the exhibition close date.
All artwork should be presented at “Registration” ready to hang!
Waiver: Due care will be taken with all artwork. However, the Art Center of Citrus County will not be held responsible for loss and/or damage to registered and exhibited artwork. Upon acceptance, the Art Center o Citrus County retains the right to reproduce the images, regardless of copyright, for promotional or educational purposes only.
Exhibit Period and Drop Off, Pick Up dates will always be on a Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm, usually the Wednesday before opening night at the theatre. The exact date will be posted on the Art Center bulletin board and website calendar at www/artcenterorcitruscounty.org If you’re unable to make the scheduled exhibit drop‑off time, please email artcenterofcitruscounty@gmail.com to arrange an alternative.