Tubac Center of the Arts “Members’ Juried Exhibit” is juried exhibit open to all members of the Tubac Center of the Arts and all media is accepted except video.  Work must have been completed within the last 24 months.  Work that has been previously displayed at TCA is not eligible.  All work must be the original creation of the artist.

The Members’ Juried Exhibit is an Invitational exhibit for artist members of Tubac Center of the Arts.  The Invitational passcode is MJE23.    You must enter this passcode to access the application. To become a member of TCA, please register on our website at www.Tubacarts.org or call 520-398-2371.

Juror: Cerese Vaden

Raised on a ranch in rural central Idaho, Cerese Vaden established early her interest in constructions and natural forms. Juxtaposing three-dimensional objects with what have traditionally been two-dimensional works; paintings, prints, and drawings, Vaden’s artwork merges and presents these elements within three-dimensional formats and structures.

A professor of art at the University of Arizona since 2000, Vaden teaches printmaking, watercolor, mixed media, drawing, and book arts courses. Her prints and mixed media works have been shown throughout the United States as well as many locations abroad.

For more information on Cerese Vaden visit: https://ceresevaden.com/

Exhibit: Friday, November 17, 2023 – December 30, 2023
Timeline:
Monday, June 26, 2023: Call Opens
Wednesday, October 4, 2023: Entry deadline
October 5-15, 2023: Jury Process
Week of October 16, 2023: Notifications to Artists
Friday, November 6-13, 2023: Shipped art accepted
Monday, November 13, 2023: Hand-delivered art due
Friday, November 17, 2023: Opening Reception and awards announcement  
Tuesday, January 2, 2024: Art must be picked up Monday
Week of January 8, 2024: Shipped art returned

Please contact TCA at 520-398-2371 or email exhibitsmanager@tubacarts.org for special arrangements if you cannot meet the specified hand delivery or pickup dates.

Art not picked up after 60 days will become the property of Tubac Center of the Arts an may be auctioned/sold with proceeds solely benefiting TCA.

Images: Artists agree to release the use of images of accepted works to TCA only as a permanent record of the exhibition and only for promotional use relating to the exhibition and the Art Center.

Artwork:

Giclee reproductions are not permitted. Entry must be original; entirely the work of the artist, executed within the last 24 months, and cannot have been previously shown at TCA.

No art may be removed from the exhibit prior to the close of the exhibition on Sunday, December 31, 2023, including sold art.

Delivery/Shipping:

Artists are responsible for shipping to and from TCA.  Unsold work will be shipped back to the artist after the closing of the exhibition.  Artists must provide a PREPAID shipping label for the return of their artwork.

Fees:

Members may enter up to three (3) 2d or 3d artworks in any media.  The non-refundable entry fee for the first entry is $30, and $3 for each additional entry. Payments are made at the end of the CaFE™ entry process either via credit card online or check paid to TCA prior to the deadline.

Awards:

Awards will be selected and presented in person during the opening reception.  This year’s awards judge and exhibit juror is Cerese Vaden Professor of Art, and Interim Program Chair at the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

Best of Show:                                      $300
Award of Excellence                            $200
Virginia Hall Contemporary Award     $100
Ursula Suess Abstract Award              $100
Award of Merit:                                   $100
Honorable Mention                            $50
Honorable Mention:                           $50

The Best of Show winner will also receive a solo exhibit in the Studio Gallery, January 5 – February 25, 2024.

Presentation:

All artwork must arrive in a condition ready to professionally display or hang.  If framed, work must be suitably matted, (white, black or neutral colors preferred), simply framed and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers.  TCA reserves the right to disqualify any selected entry upon arrival that does not meet the above requirements or is deemed unsuitable for display.

Sales:

All work must be for sale. TCA will retain a 40% commission. Price work accordingly.

Application Requirements

Artists must apply through CAFE and agree to all terms listed in the applicataion.

Eligibility Criteria

Artists must be current members of Tubac Center of the Arts