Call for Artists – Juried Bird Art Exhibition
Maine Audubon will be holding a juried art exhibition through the holiday season featuring bird art – realistic and abstract, November 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025.
How do I apply?
Please use the following online form and include:
– Up to three images labeled with your full name and the number that corresponds to the entry number (1, 2, or 3). Images must be 5 MB or smaller in file size, and 3000 px or smaller on the longer side.
– Title, date, medium, and size for each.
– A brief artist statement (2-3 sentences).
– Your contact information.
When are submissions due?
Submissions are now closed.
When will I be notified of the outcome?
The jury’s decisions will be emailed by end of day on Friday, October 25.
We expect to accept between 20-30 artists.
What are the dates of the show?
November 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025
An open reception for artists: Saturday, November 23
Drop off dates: Work must be delivered to the Visitor Center at Gilsland Farm, Falmouth, between Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and Sunday, November 17, 10 am-4 pm
Does my submission need to be new work?
No. New work is welcome but not required.
Does my submission have to be a bird?
We hope your work will feature a bird or birds, from realistic to abstract. Mediums accepted include: paint (watercolor, acrylic, oil), photography, ceramic, fiber, and mixed media.
What are the size requirements?
All work must be able to be hung on the wall and be ready for hanging when delivered (no gallery clips please). Maximum size: 18″ x 18″ or 16″ x 20″ including the frame.
Is there a price requirement?
No, you may price your work as you wish, but understand that our visitors respond best to prices between $100 and $400.
Maine Audubon requests 20% of the sale price to cover Maine sales tax and our expenses. 80% of the sale price will go to the artist. If you would like to contribute a higher percentage, we can take that information at the time of the drop off.
Will you accept sculpture?
We cannot accept free-standing 3-dimensional sculpture. We will consider lightweight relief sculptures that can fit on our gallery walls without reinforcements.
Can I submit work on paper?
Yes, as long as it is ready to hang on a picture hook on the wall or you provide an alternate hanging system. No clip frames, please.
Questions? Please email art@maineaudubon.org.
We reserve the right to refuse any works that do not fall within the above guidelines upon drop-off at the Gilsland Farm Visitor Center even after acceptance to the show.