For the Reporter
It’s a call for artists.
The White River Valley Museum, in partnership with the City of Auburn, seeks submissions for its eighth annual Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art juried art show and sale.
The exhibition runs from Nov. 16 through Dec. 18 at the museum, 918 H St. SE, Auburn.
The show celebrates the diversity of the Pacific Northwest visual arts community by displaying the work of established and emerging artists working in small format in all media and offering an opportunity to purchase fine artwork at affordable prices during the holiday shopping season.
Artists whose outstanding works are accepted into the show will have the chance to receive one of six awards totaling $1,900.
Deadline for submission is Oct. 16.
For more information and to apply, view the full application online.
Eligibility requirements:
• Artwork must be made in a small format. All artworks must measure 12 inches or less at their largest dimension to qualify as a “Small Work.” Artworks must measure 6 inches or less at their largest dimension to qualify as a “Miniature Work.” Measurements do not include frames, mounts, or display hardware.
• Each piece must be for sale. The museum encourages submitting works with a price range between $50 and $250.
• Artists must be 18 years or older and reside in the Pacific Northwest.
• Artworks that have been exhibited in previous Small Works, Big Presents: The Gift of Art shows are not eligible.
• Artwork must be entirely the work of the artist and cannot be copied from other artists or publications.
• Artwork may be of any medium that is stable enough to display. Previous shows have featured watercolors, oil painting, photography, ceramics, mixed media sculpture, fiber arts, encaustics and more. All media are welcome.
