Established in 1922, the Annual All Media Exhibition at the Ann Arbor Art Center has a long and rich history. Submissions are accepted in any media. 

In an effort to showcase regional talent, this juried competition is open to all artists who live in the Great Lakes region. Artists living in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are invited to submit.

This year’s juror: Alison Wong

Alison Wong received her MFA at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, MI and her BFA at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, MD. Her studio practice is based out of Butter Projects in Royal Oak, MI, an artist-run studio and exhibition space she founded in 2009. She also holds the position as director at Wasserman Projects in Detroit's Eastern Market. Working primarily in painting and drawing, Wong has exhibited locally, nationally, and internationally.

AWARDS:

Best of Show - $500
Second Place - $200
Third Place - $100
Two Honorable Mentions

IMPORTANT DATES:

Entries Submission Deadline: November 23 (12:00am CST) 
Artists Notified of Juror Selections: November 28
Artwork Drop-off Deadline: by close of business Monday, December 11
Opening Party (and announcement of winners): Friday, December 15, 6-9pm
Exhibition Closes:  Saturday, January 13 at 6pm
Pick-up of Work: Sunday-Tuesday, January 14 - Thursday, January 18, 2018

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Artists are invited to submit up to three images as jpeg files per entry. Artworks should have been created within the past three years and not previously shown in any Ann Arbor Art Center exhibitions.

The jurying process is anonymous however artists must submit a CV and bio as separate documents. Acceptable formats for documents are .doc and .pdf and must be labeled using the following format: Lastname_firstname_CV and Lastname_firstname_Bio

Please Note: This is a juried exhibition and all entries must be submitted digitally for consideration. Submission does not guarantee artwork acceptance. Submission fees are non-refundable. Accepted artworks must arrive “ready to hang” – the Art Center reserves the right to decline artworks that do not meet gallery standards or do not represent artist submission. Artists are expected to provide components necessary for special/nontraditional installations. For shipped artworks, artists are responsible for shipping costs and insurance, if applicable, and encouraged to use plexi glass over traditional glass to ensure safety of artwork in transit.

Please read the legal agreement for full details on participation.

About the Ann Arbor Art Center:

For 107 years, the Ann Arbor Art Center has been sparking creativity in people of all ages and artistic abilities. Our mission: “to be a contemporary forum for the visual arts through education, exploration, collaboration and exhibition, and to engage minds, expand perspectives and inspire growth in students of all ages, teachers, artists and the community.”

Through innovative programming, thought-provoking exhibitions, a gallery shop offering handmade artist work, and a variety of hands-on learning opportunities, the Art Center engages over 50,000 people annually in a variety of ways who are inspired to explore the power of the visual arts.

Visit www.annarborartcenter.org to learn more.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria