GALEX is the combination of the words Galesburg and Exhibit. What began as a regional competition has grown into a national competition/exhibition celebrating its 53rd year.  Open to artists working in all mediums, this year's juror, Harlow Blum, Emeritus Professor of Art, Monmouth College, will award over $2,500 in prizes choosing over 50 works for the exhibition. DEADLINE: January 26, 2019 at 11:59pm

ELIGIBILITY
• GALEX is open to all artists residing in the United States.
• All work must have been completed within the last three years and MUST NOT have
been previously shown in Galesburg Civic Art Center galleries or gift shop.
• Art must be the original work of the artist.
• All mediums are accepted; however, work is not to exceed 100 pounds or be unstable.
• Two-dimensional work may not exceed five feet, and must be wired and ready to hang. Plexiglas is preferred for framed work.
• No work will be suspended from the ceiling.
• One entry (up to four works) per artist.

JUROR
Harlow B. Blum received his BFA (Painting) from the University of Illinois (1956 ), MA (Painting) Michigan State University (1959), and MFA, (Printmaking) Syracuse University (1966).  He taught art at Monmouth College (1959-1999). He has continued to create collage paintings from his studio in Monmouth.  He currently has a Retrospective Exhibition on display at the Buchanan Art Center in Monmouth.

"I look forward to serving as Juror for the 53rd Annual GALEX Exhibition.  In viewing the art work being submitted for inclusion, my selections will be based on the aesthetic characteristics of each work, as well as its originality, use of materials, and its structure."

AWARDS
Blick Art Materials Purchase Award $1000
One piece is chosen each year to expand the Art Center’s Permanent Collection. The artwork is not returned to the artist, $1000 is awarded regardless of the price of the piece. It is optional to be considered, please indicate whether your piece is eligible - mark your identification form, included with notification, with a yes or no.
Lonnie Eugene Stewart Award of Excellence $600
Merit Award $400
Medallion Award $300
Kent Leasure Memorial Fine Print Award $100
Robert Reed Memorial Sculpture Award $150

ENTRY FEE
The non-refundable entry fee is $25 per artist, or $20 for current members of the Galesburg Civic Art Center (use coupon code: MBR2018) Renew your membership or become a new member now!

IMPORTANT DATES
January 26........................................ entry deadline
February 12............................... notifications sent
March 2..............................artwork due by 3:00pm
March 8.......................opening reception 5-7pm
April 6......................................exhibition closes
April 8-9.... artwork must be picked up or will be shipped back to artist

ACCEPTED DELIVERY/RETURN OF ARTWORK
Artists are responsible for the cost of ALL shipping. The Art Center prefers the use of a call tag or prepaid shipping label sent with the piece for return shipping. All shipped works will be returned in original containers with original packing.

Accepted works may be hand-delivered or shipped to the Galesburg Civic Art Center.  Attach identification to the back of your work listing artist name and address, title of piece, medium, price and indicated “top.” 

If selected, instructions for shipping and picking up or returning artwork will be sent to the artist during the notification process.

Art Center hours are Tuesday – Friday 10:30-4:30 pm and Saturday 10:30-3:00 pm
Telephone: 309.342.7415, email: info@galesburgarts.org

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

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