Application Closed
Entry Fee (Entry Fee - Member): $40.00
Entry Fee (Entry Fee - Non-Member): $55.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: National
State: Minnesota
Event Dates: 5/1/23 - 7/1/23
Venue
This year’s Exhibition will be held at the Phipps Center for the Arts, 109 Locust Street, Hudson, WI, 54016. The Phipps Art Gallery is open M-Sat. 9:30am-9:30pm and Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm. The Phipps is a beautiful center for the arts overlooking the scenic St. Croix River. We are delighted the NSWS National Juried Exhibition has been invited to be part of the exciting events which will take place during their 40th anniversary celebration this fall. This venue has several large galleries housing many more exhibition paintings.
Juror
Our juror, Dan Mackerman, received his MFA from the University of Minnesota and is a Walker Art Center Alum. He works as both a production artist and fine artist. Dan’s production work includes sculpting for Disney as well as back drop painting for the Minnesota Opera. Dan has experience in oil, acrylic, pastel, gouache, casein, and watercolor. Dan teaches in his studio and has work in over 70 public collections. www.danmackerman.com
2023 Exhibition Calendar
| May 1 to July 1, 2023 | Entries accepted until midnight, Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | Acceptance notification and shipping instructions. |
| September 8 – 13 | Receive framed and unframed paintings to Artists' Choice |
| Wednesday, September 13, 10am-1pm | Hand delivered paintings received. |
| September 15 to October 29 | Exhibition dates: M-Sat. 9:30am-9:30pm and Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm. |
| September 15, 6:30-8:30pm | Phipps Public Reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of Art at the Phipps |
| Sunday, October 29, 2-4:30pm | NSWS Artist reception and award ceremony. |
| Sunday, October 29, 4:30-5:30pm and Monday, October 30, 10am-1:00pm | Pick up hand-delivered paintings. |
| Friday, November 11 | Latest date unsold paintings shipped back. |
Application Requirements
| Exhibition entry is online ONLY at www.callforentry.org. Entry deadline is midnight, July 1, 2023. |
File Type: JPEG or JPG only. File Dimensions: 1,200 pixels or greater on the longest side. File Size: Under 5 MB. Color Profile: sRGB For help to properly size and photograph your images watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPddZVJzTAE |
| Show ONLY the image without frame or wall in the proper orientation (vertical or horizontal) without digital watermark. |
| Each artist may submit up to three paintings: however, only ONE will be selected for exhibition. |
| Entrants give NSWS permission to make digital images of submitted paintings for NSWS archives and may be used in an exhibition catalog, in future prospectus applications and/or for publicity. Therefore, all entries must be copyright free from any third party and wholly the property of the artist. |
| Price and title may not be changed after entry deadline. Pricing should reflect framing costs, shipping, sales tax and the 40% sales commission to the Phipps Center if sold. NFS paintings must include an insurance value. |
| NorthStar entry questions: nswsregistrar@outlook.com |
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
Entry Fee (non-refundable)
| NorthStar Watermedia Society members: $40 for up to three images. |
| Non-members: $55 for up to three images. |
You MUST be a NorthStar member to be eligible for signature status. It's easy to join NorthStar. Just click here: https://northstarwatermedia.wufoo.com/forms/z1gi9xc81o82g3h/ |
Membership questions can be directed to the membership chair email: tothineownart@gmail.com For application process watch this video: |