WOMAN’S ART CLUB OF CINCINNATI
132nd Annual Juried Art Exhibition April 4 - May 4, 2025
Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center (The Barn), 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227

The Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati is the oldest existing Woman's Art Club operating without interruption in the United States. Distinguished early members include Bessie Wessel, Elizabeth Nourse, and founders Dixie Seldon and Henrietta Wilson.

The goal of this exhibition is to showcase fine art works produced by women from Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The focus of the jurying process will be on craftsmanship, color, and composition with an emphasis upon diversity in style and subject. Computer-generated art will not be accepted.

Juror:  David Mueller has created renderings for many private, state and corporate and individual collectors throughout his career.  He was honored to receive "Master Signature status" from the Oil Painters of America and recently won the gold medal in this division at the annual OPA National juried exhibition. David has taught "Sophisticated Fundamentals" (painting/drawing) for more than 24 years.

Juror:  Cathy Mayhew is Director of Exhibitions at the Fitton Center in Hamilton, Ohio. (more to come)

Judge:  Marie Rigney is an Independent Art Consultant and Curator. Her 35 years of experience have been invaluable in developing both local and international artists. Previously Art Director at Closson’s Art Gallery, Marie has most recently been Art Consultant at the Eisele Gallery of Fine Art in Cincinnati.

Eligibility: Women only. Must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky. Note: accepted artwork must be hand delivered and retrieved.

Awards total more than $4000. Best of Show Award — $1500.

Submission Fee for up to two entries (only one may be accepted)
$50 — WACC members with dues paid and up-to-date
$65 — Non-members

There are no entry fee refunds for artwork that hasn't been accepted.

Payment Options:  At the end of the CaFÉ submission process, the artist will be asked to select Pay by Credit Card or Pay by Check.

1. To pay with credit/debit card online:  CaFÉ collects fees using PayPal as the processor.  The artist does not need their own Paypal account.  Also, please do not send payment via PayPal outside of this application.
2. To pay by check:  CaFÉ will notify us that you are sending a check.  Make checks payable to WACC. Checks must be RECEIVED by the deadline of February 28, 2025 for the entry to be eligible. The artist will be notified when the check is received.  Send to: The Barn, att: Annual Juried Exhibition, 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227

2025 Exhibition Calendar
February 28 (Friday) -- Deadline for Entry on CaFÉ and any fees paid by check must be received by February 28  
March 10 (Monday) -- Acceptance Notification by email
April 1 (Tuesday 4 - 6 PM) -- Delivery of Entries — Hand Delivery Only
April 2 (Wednesday 10AM - 12 PM)  -- Delivery of Entries — Hand Delivery Only 
May 5 (Monday 3 - 6 PM)  -- Pick up Art (In Person Retrieval Only) April 6 (Sunday 1 - 4PM) -- Exhibition Reception & Awards Presentation (awards presented at 2:00PM)

April 4 - May 4 -- Exhibition is Open During Gallery Hours 
     Tuesday-Friday, 10 AM - 2 PM
     Saturday & Sunday, 1 - 4 PM

If You Have Questions About …

• The Exhibition or Reception - email Exhibition Chair or call Margaret Kastner (513) 238-1941 if urgent
• Using Cafe for this event - link to how-to apply on Café Help Documents
• Directions - The Barn is located in the middle of a residential area of Mariemont (no, you are not lost).  It's best to use your GPS: 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, Ohio 45227.

Application Requirements

Conditions of Entry

• Entries are digital and must be submitted online via CaFÉ (see Help documents:  tinyurl.com/WACC132
• Fee Payment must be via CaFÉ (detail above)
• All work must be of original concept and design.
• Work created in an instructional setting, including, but not limited to, workshops and art classes, are not considered original artwork.
• Maximum entries, two (2); however, only one (1) may be accepted. (Entry fee is the same for one or two entries.)
• Work must be for sale. Not-For-Sale (NFS) works will not be accepted.
• A 20% commission from sales will be required by the Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (WACC).
• Work must have been created within the last 3 years and not have previously been shown in any juried exhibition.
• Frames are required for most 2-D pieces — exceptions are gallery-wrap stretched canvas that are at least 1.5" deep,  showing no bare or stapled edges, wall-mounted pieces designed to be displayed without frames (for example: fabric pieces, works on panels, wall sculptures, 2-D glass art, etc.).  All works must be delivered ready-to-hang with all appropriate hanging hardware — saw-tooth hangers are not appropriate and will not be accepted.
• Size of wall art, including frame, must not exceed 40" x 40".
• Sculpture, glass, and other 3-D art work must be of a measurement to be exhibited atop a pedestal measuring 20” x 20” x 39”.
• Photography entries cannot be digitally enhanced, manipulated or altered.  Entries must be appropriately matted, framed and wired for hanging
• Small items such as jewelry must include display props.
• Accepted work must be hand-delivered and retrieved. No shipped works will be accepted
• Failure to comply with all Conditions of Entry will disqualify the artist and her artwork from the 132nd Juried Exhibition.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility: Women only. Must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky.