The Valdosta National 2021 presents the best in contemporary art nationally in an all-media competition. Hosted by the Valdosta State University (VSU) Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery in Valdosta, Georgia, 2021 will be the 33rd year of the annual fine arts juried exhibition. Due to the ongoing global health crisis, the Gallery is offering all Spring 2021 shows as virtual online exhibitions at www.vsugallery.org. Each artwork will be presented with artist, title, size, media, date, and price (if for sale.) Additionally, we will post the artist’s contact information and website to facilitate direct sales and inquiries for the artists. We are particularly interested in art that lends itself to being exhibited digitally, including video. Artists may also be considered for inclusion in future Gallery exhibitions. Deadline: November 16, 2020 Awards: $1,500.00 Virtual Exhibition: Opens January 19, 2021 The fee to enter is $20.00 for one, two or three artworks. This is reduced from our normal fee of $35, however the $1500 in awards is the same as other years. Images: Because CallForEntry.org separates artists’ images as they are submitted, only one image may be submitted for each piece entered. To show multiple views of a single 3-D piece, please join photos into a single image before submission using Photoshop or other tools such as www.photojoiner.net. Do not include the artist’s name or additional information on the image. Eligibility and Guidelines: Open to all artists over 18 living in the United States. All artwork must have been completed in the last 5 years (no earlier than 2015,) original, and not previously shown in the VSU Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery. Valdosta State University faculty and staff are ineligible to apply to the Valdosta National 2021. No gallery sales commission. Potential collectors may contact the artists directly with email provided on the website of the virtual exhibition. Please note that the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery reserves the right to use & publish accepted work for promotional purposes. Submission of your entry indicates your acceptance of the rules of this show. Juror & Judge: Claire Dempster Claire Dempster is an Atlanta-based writer and arts administrator. She received her MA in Art History from the University of Georgia and holds a BA from the University of Texas at Austin. Her previous research explored monuments as they relate to national identity and mourning, while her current focus considers the influence of technology on the consumption and creation of visual culture. Her writings have appeared in publications including Art Papers and Burnaway. Having previously held fundraising and communications positions at The Woodruff Arts Center, she currently works for Burnaway Inc. As an arts administrator and fundraiser, she hopes to contribute to the radical transformation of art institutions as accessible resources for all communities. Calendar Deadline for entry: November 16, 2019, 11:59 PM Mountain Time Zone Notifications e-mailed: By December 13, 2019 Virtual exhibition opens: January 19, 2021 Valdosta State University, Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery, Department of Art & Design, 1500 N. Patterson Street, Valdosta, GA 31698-0110. www.valdosta.edu/art/gallery Mission Statement: The VSU Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery is committed to providing a teaching and learning environment serving a diverse student body and local audience. The Gallery fills a unique niche in the region as a venue for exhibitions showcasing student artwork as well as art from outside the region. Diverse exhibitions serve both the state and regional community by providing cultural enrichment and expanded educational opportunities to everyone. As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, with approximately 11,500 students, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities’ rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. Questions? Contact Gallery Director, Professor Julie Bowland: jabowlan@valdosta.edu (229) 333-5835.