Crooked Tree Arts Center invites Michigan artists to submit work for our upcoming exhibit, Winter Wit. This exhibit will focus on light-hearted and comedic references—celebrating humor in all its forms, including comedy, satire, wit, and more. We welcome work across all mediums, encouraging artists to explore the playful, absurd, and clever aspects of art.

As winter sets in, we aim to lift spirits and showcase the power of humor to entertain, provoke thought, and bring warmth to the coldest months.

$1,000 in awards.

ELIGIBILITY
This opportunity is open to Michigan artists 18 and over.

2D and 3D. 

ALL work must arrive assembled and be stable for safety concerns. Work may be displayed on pedestals as available or on the floor as appropriate. Diptychs and triptychs are allowed but are to be submitted and priced as one piece (should not be mistaken with multiple pieces from a single series). Works are to have been created and completed within the last three (3) years.

APPLICANT CALENDAR:

The exhibition will be on display in Traverse City’s Cornwell Gallery from January 14 - February 22, 2025.

Submit entries online September 19 - November 3, 2024.

Notification will be sent on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

The artist is responsible for transporting work to and from Crooked Tree Arts Center (Traverse City), through shipping or in-person drop-off and pick-up.

Work must be delivered to Crooked Tree Arts Center (Traverse City) between December 16 -21. Monday - Friday 9 am-5 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm.  For evening hours please schedule an appointment.

If shipping artwork, the artwork must arrive with a return shipping label.

Unsold artwork must be picked up during gallery hours between February 24 -March 1, 2025

Works delivered with return shipping arrangements will be returned within 2 weeks of the exhibit's end. 

Image File Size and Format Guidelines:
Image files must meet CaFE image requirements. 

Terms and Conditions:
The call is open to U.S. residents residing in the Michigan.

Submissions must be original works created by the artist submitting the work.

Artists may submit up to three entries.

Works must not have been previously exhibited at Crooked Tree Arts Center-Traverse City.

Accepted wall-hanging artwork must be ready for hanging. Accepted wall-hanging artwork must be ready for hanging (frames must be wired or have d-rings, please no sawtooth hangers or spring clip hanger).

Crooked Tree Arts Center galleries are sales galleries, and works can be for sale. Sales price is set by the artist. Crooked Tree Arts Center will retain a 40% commission on all sales. Works do not have to be for sale.

CTAC reserves the right to sell artwork at a discounted price to CTAC members. Discount will be taken from CTAC’s portion of the sales price.
Photographs of artworks and the exhibition may be used for CTAC promotional purposes.

A non-refundable fee of $30.00 per artist is required for entry (CTAC members pay only $20.00 and Guild Members may enter for free). We are unable to issue a refund if you forget or don't use the appropriate coupon code to receive a discount.  Should you have questions about your membership status or are interested in becoming a member,  please call CTAC at (231) 941-9488.

Accepted work may NOT be removed until after the close of the show. Artwork sales outside of Crooked Tree Arts Center during the drop off and exhibit dates is prohibited.

Work not picked up by specified pick-up dates becomes property of Crooked Tree Arts Center unless prior arrangement has been made with Crooked Tree Arts Center staff. The artist forfeits any claim to the work and Crooked Tree Arts Center cannot be held responsible for any method of disposal arising from forfeiture.

Accepted work may be hand-delivered during the delivery window, or may be shipped. Shipped work must include a return shipping label. Shipping and delivery expenses are the responsibility of the artist.

By submitting work to this exhibition opportunity, the artist agrees to all terms and conditions described in the exhibition prospectus.

Submission Procedure:
Submit up to three works. 

Entries must be submitted online.
 

Complete the required entry forms, including, the title, medium, size, and retail price of the work. If works are not for sale, please type NFS where asked for the price and include insurance value for inventory purposes. 

Delivered works must be clearly labeled with the artist's name, artwork title, and medium; the label should be secured to the back of the work. ​

Please make sure that your email address in the application form is accurate, as all exhibit communication will be delivered via email.
 

Application Requirements

• Submit up to three works. 
   
• Entries must be submitted online and must meet CaFE file requirements. Please refer to CaFE's help section if you are unsure of how to upload your images.
   
• Complete the required entry forms, including, the title, medium, size, and retail price of the work. If works are not for sale, please type NFS where asked for the price and include insurance value for inventory purposes.

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to Michigan artists 18 and over.

Works of all media are eligible. 3D wall-hanging works should not exceed 40 inches in any dimension or weigh more than 50 pounds. 3D freestanding works should not exceed 8 ft. in height and 4 ft. in width. These limitations are to ensure the safe handling and display of artwork. For exceptions, contact brian@crookedtree.org. ALL work must arrive assembled and be stable for safety concerns. Work may be displayed on pedestals as available or on the floor as appropriate. Diptychs and triptychs are allowed but are to be submitted and priced as one piece (should not be mistaken with multiple pieces from a single series). Works are to have been created and completed within the last three (3) years.