Call Description

CALENDAR OF IMPORTANT DATES

• May 14, 2021: Deadline for receipt of entries
• ​May 16, 2021: Early drop-off begins (optional early drop off dates and times for those artists who are not comfortable being around a crowd. Once you have received an email confirmation of your entry, you can make an online appointment. Visit our website IndianaHeritageArts.org for details and how to schedule an appointment)
• June 6, 2021: Regular drop-off day - no appointment needed
• June 7, 2021: Judging
• June 9, 2021: Juried artists and artwork announced via social media & posted on website
• June 11, 2021:  Award Winners announced via social media platforms, website and online gallery IHAGallery.org
• June 12, 2021: Open House - Award Winners to be presented with their awards at 4 pm. Attendance by advanced reservations only | 3-5 pm and 5-6:30 pm. Make your reservation online today
• June 12 - July 10, 2021: Exhibition & Sale Dates
• July 11-16 2021: Artists pick-up of any unsold artwork, please call the Gallery to schedule a day and time

• Artist must be 18 years or older, current resident or former resident of Indiana
• Artist must be a current member of Indiana Heritage Arts, Inc. Memberships can be renewed or become a member with your entry. Entry fee $30, annual dues $35. Both fees must be paid with entry submission. No refunds
• IHA board members are eligible to exhibit, however they are exempt from receiving awards
• Each artist may enter up to 3 paintings for consideration

• Two-dimensional work only
• Painting: oils, acrylics, alkyd, watercolor, casein and egg tempera, pastels, drawing, printmaking, and mixed media
• Work not on canvas must be under glass or plexi​
• Work should be executed in the spirit of the traditional early Indiana artists
• IHA strongly encourages artists to submit their best and freshest works
• Photography or computer art is not allowed
• Work completed under the supervision of an instructor, copies of other artists; works or published photographs are prohibited

• All submitted work must be available for purchase
• Maximum framed size: 57" x 57"
• Work must be properly framed and ready to hang
• Frames must be sturdy enough to support the artwork and in good repair
• Frame must be wired for hanging, strap hangers only
• IHA reserves the right to reject inadequate framing; mats and glass must be clean
• Wet paintings or gallery wraps are not permitted
• NO exception to these rules
• Failure to meet these rules will result in rejection of work and admittance in show
• Show committee will have the final decision 

• IHA Gold $5,000
• IHA Silver $3,000
• IHA Bronze $2,000
• Director's Purchase Award
• Awards of Excellence $1,000
• Memorial and Merit Awards $250-$500
• People's Choice Award $500
• Ada Shulz & C. Curry Bohm Awards - to encourage entries in the spirit of the artists. Ada Shulz - works featuring children with pets or figures in gardens. Bohm Award - Winter scenes or street scenes of Nashville, Indiana

• ​All paintings must be available for sale during the exhibition
• Sales may be made in person at the Brown County Art Gallery and/or through our online gallery: IHAGallery.org
• Indiana Heritage Arts, Inc. retains a 33% commission on all sales
• Prices may not be changed after submission
• Indiana Heritage Arts, Inc. will collect and remit Indiana Sales Tax
• All sold artwork will remain on display throughout the Exhibition & Sale. Artwork may be picked up between July 11-16, 2021

• We will email each entrant a pdf file with their detailed painting tags within a week of receiving their Cafe entry confirmation. 
• These tags are to be securely attached to the back of each painting
• Should you need additional tags or have an entry change, blank tags will be available during drop off at the gallery
• Drop-offs will be in the Stevens Art Studio; entrance is on your right as you are walking up to the gallery
• All COVID19 protocols will be in effect, masks and social distancing are required while inside
• The gallery office will be closed to artists

You are required to upload images of your work. We are asking for 1 unframed image per entry. Here is how to prepare your images for upload:

1. JPEG file format only
2. File dimensions: no smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest side
3. File size: 5 MB maximum
4. Orientation: ensure your image is properly oriented (vertical or horizontal)
5. 1 image per entry, unframed
6. No digital enhancement to the image is allowed
7. No slides or photographs will be accepted
8. It is in your best interest to submit a high resolution, high quality image
9. These images will also be used for our online store

COMMUNICATIONS & NOTIFICATIONS

Please contact CaFÉ help for these specific inquires:

• Support with uploading media or questions about system specifications
• Errors on the CaFÉ website preventing you from completing an action
• Assistance with a website feature or understanding website options
• If the CaFÉ website is inaccessible. Contact CaFÉ. 

• CaFÉ is our new online registration format. All entries must be made online through CaFÉ
• You will receive a confirmation email from CaFÉ once you complete your online application with a PDF file of your painting tags.
• You must print and securely attach the tags to the back of each of your paintings 
• Late entries will not be accepted
• New entries will not be accepted on drop-off days
• All IHA members will be listed on the IHA website - IndianaHeritageArts.org
• A list of juried artists and accepted works will be posted on our IHA website and social media platforms on June 9, 2021
• Award winners will be posted on our IHA website, social media platforms, and our online gallery IHAGallery.org on June 11, 2021 after 6 pm  
• All works not juried into the show will be available for pickup June 10. Please call the gallery in advance to schedule a time for pickup - 812.988.4609

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria