ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

This exhibit is open to artists 18 and older living or working within a 50 mile radius of Evendale, OH (10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241). All fine art disciplines are encouraged for submission. Eligible media include paintings (oils, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels), sketches, etchings and sculpture. No photography or manipulated photography, digital or any other media. No painted giclee prints or any other type of reproductions are permitted.

ENTRY PROCESS

All entries will be submitted via CallforEntry.org. CallforEntry (Café) is a free service and provides a comprehensive “help” area. Evendale Cultural Arts Center staff are also available to help with procedural problems and can be reached at 513-563-1350.

• A maximum of five pieces of art can be submitted; up to three can be accepted.
• All artwork must be original and created from conception to completion by the artist.  Work that is copied from other artist’s work, copied from published photos, or photos taken by someone other than the artist will not be accepted. As this is held in a family recreation center, artwork will be evaluated for appropriateness.
• Digital images of the art must be submitted at CallForEntry.org for jury consideration. Entries and fees must be received by the application deadline. Please follow the application instructions at CallforEntry.org. You can pay fees directly at the website or mail a check payable to:

            Village of Evendale
            10500 Reading Rd.
            Cincinnati, OH 45241

• Entry fees, placed before the Early Bird March 1 deadline, are $25 for the first piece and $5 for each additional piece. Thereafter, fees are $40 for the first piece and $15 for each additional piece. The final deadline is March 8. Evendale residents who complete the submission process by the Early Bird deadline are free of charge. Evendale residents must email Susan for their coupon code when applying at CallforEntry.org

    Entries submitted without fees or after the deadline will not be eligible.

NOTIFICATION AND ART DELIVERY

Once your images are juried, you will be notified by email after the jury process is complete. The approximate date of notification is listed on the schedule. Accepted art must be hand-delivered to the Evendale Recreation Center during scheduled times.

PREPARATION OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK

We reserve the right to refuse paintings that do not comply with these parameters. The size and weight of work are limited to that which can be moved by one person. Any work that is hung must weigh less than 20 pounds and measure no larger than 36 X 36 without special approval. Unsuitable or damaged framing will be disqualified. Artwork must be appropriately framed or 1 1/4 inch or wider museum wrapped canvas and wired for hanging. Museum wrapped without frame must have finished edges. No art with sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Labels must be securely attached to the back or bottom of the art with the artist’s name, the title of the art, medium, price, and email address.  We prefer watercolor and pastels to be framed with plexiglass; any works larger than 12 X 16 must be framed with plexiglass.

LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

Accepted entries must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show. All reasonable care will be taken with artwork. However, the Village of Evendale or volunteers cannot be held responsible for loss or damage. Artists who desire to insure their work need to make their own arrangements.

SALES

Artists are encouraged to offer their work for sale. Any work not priced will be marked “not for sale.” The ECAC will take a 10% processing fee for works sold via credit card through the Village of Evendale. The Village of Evendale takes no commission on sales where payment is made directly to the artist and is not responsible for taxes on works sold. Purchased artwork will remain a part of the exhibit until the close on Monday.

EVENDALE FINE ART EXHIBIT AWARDS

Best in Show: $500 & One-Person Show at ECAC. Mutually acceptable dates.

2nd Place: $350

3rd Place: $200

3 Honorable Mention Awards: $75 each

2025 JUROR - MARY ANN DAVIS
Mary Ann enjoys the challenge of painting on location and has a reputation as one of Indiana’s premier Plein Air (outdoor) painters. Her paintings celebrate nature, emphasizing color and atmosphere. Her works have been included in Plein Air Magazine, American Art Review, Pastel Journal and Southwest Art magazines and two Painting Indiana books. Her work can be seen at the Indiana Artisan Gallery in Carmel, IN, Brown County Art Guild in Nashville, IN and Gallery 02 in Fort Wayne, IN. Mary Ann has achieved the prestigious distinction of being an Indiana Artisan. She is also a signature member of the American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Artists Colorado, Mid America Pastel Society and the Chicago Pastel Painters.

SCHEDULE

January 17 - March 8 - Application Dates

Early Bird Application Deadline
March 1, 2025

Application Deadline
March 8, 2025

Notification of Accepted Artists
March 18, 2025

Delivery of Accepted Artworks
Tuesday, April 29, 4 to 6 pm
Wednesday, April 30, 10 am to 1 pm

Delivery and Show is at the Evendale Recreation Center. Call ECAC at 563.1350 to make arrangements for earlier drop off if needed

Exhibition Dates
May 2, 6 to 9 pm
May 3, 12 to 5 pm
May 4, 1 to 4 pm
May 5, 1 to 6 pm

Art Pickup
Monday, May 5, 6 to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30 am to 11:30 am

QUESTIONS:

Susan Gordy: 513-563-1350

Application Requirements

This exhibit is open to artists 18 and older living or working within a 50 mile radius of Evendale, OH (10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241). 

All entries will be submitted via CallforEntry.org. CallforEntry (Café) is a free service and provides a comprehensive “help” area. Evendale Cultural Arts Center staff are also available to help with procedural problems and can be reached at email or 513-563-1350.

• A maximum of five pieces of art can be submitted; up to three can be accepted.
• All artwork must be original and created from conception to completion by the artist.  Work that is copied from other artist’s work, copied from published photos, or photos taken by someone other than the artist will not be accepted. As this is held in a family recreation center, artwork will be evaluated for appropriateness.
• Digital images of the art must be submitted at CallForEntry.org for jury consideration. Entries and fees must be received by the application deadline. Please follow the application instructions at CallforEntry.org. You can pay fees directly at the website or mail a check payable to:

            Village of Evendale
            10500 Reading Rd.
            Cincinnati, OH 45241

• Entry fees, placed before the Early Bird March 1 deadline, are $25 for the first piece and $5 for each additional piece. Thereafter, fees are $40 for the first piece and $15 for each additional piece. The final deadline is March 8. Evendale residents who complete the submission process by the Early Bird deadline are free of charge. Evendale residents must email Susan for their coupon code   applying at CallforEntry.org

    Entries submitted without fees, outside of the 50 mile region of Evendale or after the deadline will not be eligible.

NOTIFICATION AND ART DELIVERY

Once your images are juried, you will be notified by email after the jury process is complete. The approximate date of notification is listed on the schedule. Accepted art must be hand-delivered to the Evendale Recreation Center during scheduled times.

Eligibility Criteria

This exhibit is open to artists 18 and older living or working within a 50 mile radius of Evendale, OH (10500 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45241). All fine art disciplines are encouraged for submission. Eligible media include paintings (oils, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels), sketches, etchings and sculpture. No photography or manipulated photography, digital or any other media. No painted giclee prints or any other type of reproductions are permitted.