The second oldest art club in the nation, the Cincinnati Art Club, is excited to host this year’s prestigious event! Celebrating 55 years, ViewPoint is our open juried exhibition for fine art in all media except photography. This year’s competition promises to be the best in the event's 55-year history.  The exhibit will be hosted by Eisele Gallery and will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from September 8th through September 30th, 2023. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held on Friday, September 8th, 2023.

 This Year’s top AWARDS:

1st Place    $3,000.00
2nd Place   $1,000.00
3rd Place    $750.00

Plus a Special new OKI Award:  $500

Did you know that ViewPoint started way back in 1968 as a local competition? This year, to celebrate the 55 years of support from local artists, there will be a special $500 OKI (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana) Award which will be given to an artist currently living in this region.  

Additional cash and in-kind awards to be announced

ENTRY FEES
$50.00 single entry
$25.00 second entry
$25.00 third entry
Use Coupon Code VP55 to get the 4th Entry FREE!
Pay online or by check payable to: Cincinnati Art Club
Mail to:

Cincinnati Art Club
ViewPoint 55 Entry
1021 Parkside Place
Cincinnati, OH 45202

OUR HOST

Located in the Village of Mariemont, one of Cincinnati's most charming neighborhoods, Eisele Gallery has long been recognized as one of the most respected fine art galleries in the Midwest. The gallery features a large selection of traditional and contemporary artwork. They also work with museum quality estates and collections. Eisele Gallery’s renowned exhibition program fosters excellence within artistic practice, while promoting both emerging and established nationally and internationally recognized artists. 

We are proud to have Eisele as our gallery partner again this year.

ELGIBILITY
This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older. All work must be recent and original (completed since January 2021). All artwork must be for sale.

PLEASE NOTE: A 50 percent commission is payable to the gallery from each sale. Price your work accordingly.

"Price on Request" is not acceptable. A top award winner from 2021 or 2022 (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place) can enter ViewPoint 55, but will be ineligible to win one of those 3 top awards in 2023.  Entrants are eligible for one award only.

The following media are EXCLUDED: photography, video, crafts, fiber, computer-generated art, painting on photos and jewelry. Paintings created in workshops or classes also are not accepted.

 ARTWORK

Framed Dimensions are crucial and shall not exceed a size of 48” wide (frame included). Each piece must be suitably framed and ready for hanging, using strong screw eyes, D-rings, or mirror hangers and wire. Gallery-wrapped canvas finished and/or painted on all sides is acceptable.

Free Standing Sculpture must not exceed 36” x 36” x 60” high and must be stable or attached to a stable base. Wall Sculpture must adhere to the same dimensions and framing as paintings and is limited to a depth of 15”.

Your Supplied Images

Any digital manipulation of supplied photographs must be limited to making the digital file look more like the original art, otherwise risking disqualification. If you need to show multiple views of Sculpture or 3D Artwork, combine views in one image for online submission.

SHIPPING

Detailed shipping instructions will be mailed to all artists whose work is selected for ViewPoint 55. Shipped work will be returned following the show closing.

                            ViewPoint 55, 2023 Calendar

Online submission: Closes Friday, July 14, 2023.

Mail-in entries must be mailed & postmarked by Saturday, July 8, 2023 to ensure meeting the CaFE online submission closing date.

Selection Results: emailed by Saturday, August 5th, 2023.

Invited work will be listed on the Cincinnati Art Club Website by Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. (cincinnatiartclub.org)

Shipped Works shall be delivered to Eisele Gallery by Thursday August 31st , 2023. (Shipping instructions will be sent to invited artists.) 

Hand-delivered works to:

Eisele Gallery 

6936 Madisonville Rd

Village of Mariemont, OH 45227

513.791.7717

info@eiselefineart.com

Thursday & Friday, August 31st and September 1, 2023; 10AM to 5PM

Artist’s Reception & Awards:

Friday, September 8th, 2023;  5:00 - 9:00pm

Open to the Public, September 8th through September 30th, 2023

Tuesday - Friday, 10 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM; or by appointment

Hand-delivered pick up:

Eisele Gallery  

6936 Madisonville Rd

Village of Mariemont, OH 45227

Monday, October 2, 12-4, & Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023, 10 AM to 5 PM

Return shipment of works will begin after exhibition closing.

Frequently asked questions:

Who sets the price of my artwork? You do!

Can I change the price after submission? No. Please price carefully when completing your submission. Carefully consider the cost of shipment (if any) and the fact that the gallery will take a 50% commission on all pieces sold. We want you to net an amount commensurate with the quality of your work. Price accordingly!

Can I refuse an offer to purchase? No, all accepted pieces must be for sale.

Will the gallery negotiate a discounted price with a potential buyer? Only with your permission, unless the gallery is deducting the discounted amount from their commission.

Can I substitute an invited work for another piece? No, the invitation is for a specific piece. No substitutions allowed.

Do I need to ship my work in an art shipping box such as an “AirFloat” type box? No, but they are highly recommended because of the protection they provide for your artwork and the ease of processing a returned piece. There will be a $15 handling fee for return shipments, but that fee is waived if you send your work in an Airfloat-type device.

Application Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age and older. All work must be recent (completed since January 2021) and original. All artwork must be for sale.

Please note that a 50 percent commission is payable to the gallery from each sale. Price your work accordingly.

"Price on Request" is not acceptable. A top award winner from 2021 or 2022 (1st, 2nd, 3rd Place) can enter, but will be ineligible to win one of those awards in 2022. Entrants are eligible for one award only.

The following media are EXCLUDED: photography, video, crafts, fiber, computer-generated art, painting on photos and jewelry. Paintings created in workshops or classes also are not accepted.