Application Closed
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: Regional
State: Wyoming
WHAT IS THIS?
Established in 2000 under an initiative by Governor Geringer and organized under the auspices of the Wyoming Arts Council and the Wyoming State Museum, the Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition celebrates the work of Wyoming artists.
The State’s five elected officials and representatives from other state agencies participating in the program select purchase award winners. Works receiving purchase awards join the Wyoming State Museum's permanent art collection. All other artwork in the exhibition is available for sale to the general public. The Wyoming State Museum uses proceeds from these sales to add art to its permanent collection.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Entry Deadline: 11/30/2019
Notification of accepted work: week of December 20th.
Accepted Artwork due at the Wyoming State Museum: 01/31/2020
The Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition will open to the public on February 20, 2020, and run through August 13, 2020. In the newly renovated Wyoming State Capitol Extension.
WHO MAY APPLY
All Wyoming visual artists working and living in the state are invited to enter.
MEDIA
Works may be either two- or three-dimensional, must be original, and completed within the last three years. Works selected for previous Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibitions will not be considered for inclusion. Works should not exceed 50 lbs. 2D works should be ready to hang with wire or D-rings. Due to display venue, restrictions apply to organic, toxic or hazardous materials.
AWARDS
Governor’s Choice Award
Bobby Hathaway Juror’s Choice Award
People’s Choice Recognition
RULES OF ENTRY
There is no entry fee. Artists may submit up to three works for juried review. Images are assumed to be accurate representations of actual works. The juror has the right to reject any accepted work not accurately represented by the image sent. All accepted works must remain for the duration of the installation.
THIS YEAR’S JUROR
This year’s juror is Gregory J. Tegarden is a Clayer and an Assistant Professor at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas where he is also program head. He received a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, and a Bachelor of Science in Botany from Sul Ross State University. He interned with Daniel Johnston for two summers in 2009 and 2010 where he learned a traditional Thai method of coil building/turning large ceramic vessels. His studio work consists of functional ceramics that are influenced by the Chihuahuan Desert, the Southwest, and the austere environment found inside a kiln. All his pieces have some form of local clay or glaze materials imbedded in them. Inspired by a love of plants and the desert, Gregory creates work that speaks of the environment and geological time found in the landscape around him.
LIABILITY
The Wyoming State Museum will exercise professional care in handling all entries, but cannot assume liability for loss or damage, however caused, while works are in transit. Accepted entries will be insured while on exhibit for 100% of the artist value indicated on the entry form. It is suggested that artists insure their work while in transit.
NOTIFICATION
Following juried review; all artists will be notified concerning their status. Acceptance in this exhibition automatically permits images (fully credited) to be used in all forms of promotion and publicity. All accepted works will be highlighted on the Wyoming State Museum website. Accepted artists will receive a “Loan Form” from the Wyoming State Museum prior to the art delivery date. It needs to be signed and returned prior to the shipment of the art. Additionally, a taxpayer identification form will be sent to all artists not currently in the state’s accounting system. This form must be returned before an artist can be paid for any sold works.
SALES/COMMISSION
A 40% commission will be added to the artist value and retained by the Wyoming State Museum on all works sold to fund future acquisitions for the museum’s permanent art collection.
SHIPPING
Artist will pay for shipping to and from the Wyoming State Museum, or will arrange for hand delivery. A reusable shipping carton must be used and return shipping fee or arrangements must be enclosed.
NOT ACCEPTED:
Wet paintings, electrical works, works needing special hooks, any work considered unsafe. No special handling or special installations. Unsold works will not be shipped if proper postage is not included with original submission.