Entries are being accepted for our Juried Art Competition from artists from all over the United States!

This competition offers a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity and imagination through works that delve into the concept of human perception. We are seeking dynamic, engaging, and thought-provoking artworks that explore the profound relationship between the five senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—and the human experience. Whether through bold abstraction or meticulous realism, we encourage artists to present their interpretation of how these senses influence our emotions, memories, and daily lives.

Artists are encouraged to push boundaries and challenge traditional approaches to perception, offering viewers an immersive sensory experience. We welcome submissions in various mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital art.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Evocative: Artworks that provoke emotional or intellectual responses, encouraging viewers to reflect on the role of the senses in their lives.
• Innovative: Unique interpretations of the five senses through the artist’s lens, using dynamic concepts or unexpected materials.
• Aesthetic: Visually compelling pieces that captivate audiences with their craftsmanship, originality, and artistic vision.

Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established artist, we invite you to join us in exploring the mystery and beauty of human perception. Take this opportunity to connect with a wider audience, gain exposure, and contribute to a captivating collective experience.

We look forward to seeing your creative vision and how you bring "SENSES" to life through your art!

Art Mozaik Gallery especially values the contributions of New Mexico’s diversified and flourishing arts community. We hope that by putting out this call for art in New Mexico, we may help to draw attention to the abundance of creative ability in the area and give local artists a chance to be seen.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Submission Deadline: October 20th, 2024
• Notification Date: October 22 - 23, 2024
• Artwork must arrive by: October 28 -30, 2024
• Exhibition Dates: November 1- November 30, 2024
• Reception Date:  November 1, 2024, from 5-7pm (first Friday)
• Unsold works pickup/returned:  November 30 - December 2, 2024  (11am-3pm)

Attention for artists who will be accepted from another state:

Please provide us with a return shipping label for your artwork. Without a return label, the cost of shipping and handling will be $80, which will be the artist’s responsibility.

Alternatively, you can arrange for shipping through a local company in Santa Fe. For assistance, you may contact the local shipping company at 505-471-4725 (PACKER)

Application Requirements

• Applications accepted from living artists over the age of 18.
• All works must be original.
• All works must be for sale.
• The minimum price starts at $150 
• All artworks must be no larger than 320 square inches, including frame. 
• No copies, diptychs or computer-generated work.
• Entries must not be copies or derivatives based in any way on other copyrighted or published paintings, photographs or other artistic work. Any infraction of this rule will result in disqualification.
• Entries must not have been produced as part of a class instruction.
• All accepted artworks must be ready to hang/display with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings with wire).

Eligibility Criteria

We accept:

• paintings in all mediums: oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor, color pencil, mixed media,
• drawing,
• photography,
• printmaking.
• Our size requirements: art is no bigger than 16”x20” (320 square inches including frame).