Artists are invited to submit up to three original works in any 2D or 3D medium or art process for "Explorations - How We See Things," the 2027 Norris Gallery juried winter exhibit. Entries should reflect what engages the artist and inspires their exploration of subject matter, art processes, media and/or point of view. Work must follow the show requirements to be considered for the exhibit. Reobservations, giclees, or entries previously exhibited in the Galleries are not eligible.
Entries are submitted on Entrythingy.com as .jpg files no larger than 50 MB per image. The $35.00 entry fee is non-refundable. Entries must be submitted by Monday, November 16.
Exhibit opens on January 9 and closes on February 14, 2027. Public reception honoring the exhbit’s artists is tentatively scheduled for January 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Monetary and honorable mention awards will be presented during the artists' reception.
All work must be for sale. Artists will receive 70% of the sale price of their purchased work. Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. Artists will be notified of the status of their entries by Friday, December 11. Drop off date for accepted work is Monday, January 4, 2027, from noon to 4 p.m. Artists are encouraged to submit a resume or biography
All work must be delivered in person by the artist or their representative. Work cannot be shipped. Work must be easily moved and handled by the gallery staff. Provisionally accepted work that does not meet exhibit requirements when delivered will not be included in exhibit. All work remains on display in the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
Pick up day for show work is Monday, February 15, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Work must be picked up by the artist or by a representative designated by the artist. Work not picked up after seven days of the closing of the show will become property of the Norris Cultural Arts Center.
All work must be new to the Norris (not previously exhibited in the gallery). Accepted work must be prepared in accordance with gallery guidelines. Directions will be sent to accepted artists concerning preparation of accepted work. Work must accommodate the Walker hanging system used in the gallery.
Size and dimensional limits for 2D works: Maximum weight including framing is 40 pounds. 2D artwork must be framed and have wire securely attached to the back of the frame. 2D work will be hung on the gallery walls or displayed in a locked glass display case. 2D artwork cannot exceed 3'x 3' for a single framed piece or the equivalent total inches.
Size and dimensional limits for 3D works: Maximum weight of artwork is 20 pounds. Smaller 3D work must fit in locked glass display case, and not exceed 20 inches in height, 18 inches in width, and 12 inches in depth. Medium sized 3D work may be displayed on pedestals in the gallery. A limited number of pedestals are available or artista can supply their own pedestals. Larger 3D must be freestanding and be able to be displayed on the gallery floor. All larger work must fit thru the Center's door and be easily moved by gallery volunteers.
For work requiring special display accommodations (such as jewelry stands or diptychs), artist must provide appropriate materials and/or instructions. All work must have an artist identification label attached to the work (directions will be
sent to accepted artists).
All work accepted for the gallery must be suitable for viewing by all audiences. NCAC reserves the sole right to make final show decisions. NCAC reserves the right to photograph all exhibited work for use in catalogues, NCAC website, and for educational, publicity and promotional purposes.
Norris Cultural Arts Center is located at 1040 Dunham Rd., St. Charles 60174 on the campus of St. Charles East - High School. The phone number is 630-584-7200. Call to leave a message; staff will return call as soon as possible. Questions may be sent to businessoffice@norrisculturalarts.com.
