Calling all undergraduate artists! The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art (AKMA) is presenting an excellent opportunity to place your artwork on view in a nationally recognized museum. The entry deadline is February 10, 2020. The entry form can be viewed at http://albrecht-kemper.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Entry-form-2020-1.pdf.
Eligibility:
The exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2019-2020 academic year. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. All artwork must be the original work of the submitting artist and created within a year of submission.
Guidelines:
• All media (2D and 3D) are eligible. Maximum size: 60” in length, width and height. 50 pound maximum for all works. No artwork may be suspended from the ceiling.
• A non-refundable fee of $10 will entitle the artist to submit up to three (3) artworks. This fee can be paid via check, PayPal at albrecht-kemper.org, or by calling 816-233-7003.
• Artists are permitted to list their works for sale. The AKMA takes a 30% commission on all sales during the exhibition.
• Artists will be responsible for all shipping costs to and from the museum. Enclosure of a prepaid return label when mailing artworks is preferred. Accepted entries may be hand delivered on the specified date as well. Artworks not picked up within 30 days will be subject to disposal.
Calendar:
February 10, 2020, 11:59 p.m.: Registration deadline (online submission or postmark for mailed entries)
March 6, 2020: Notification of results sent via email
April 10, 2020: Shipped artworks must be received at AKMA
April 13, 2020, 12-4 p.m.: Hand delivery of artwork to the AKMA
April 17, 2020, 4-7 p.m.: Opening reception for exhibition
June 7, 2020: Exhibition closes; return of shipped work within 10 business days
June 8, 2020, 12-5 p.m.: Pick up of hand-delivered work
Submission of Images:
Digital images must be .jpg or .tiff files, at least 300 dpi, and approximately 4x6 inches.
Files should be titled in following format: (Last name)_(First initial)_(Title).jpg.
Example: Smith_J_RedRose.jpg
The AKMA reserves the right to use accepted images for publicity purposes.
Entry Checklist
o Complete and mail or email entry form
o Paid entry fee
o Include digital images with correct formatting and file names
Mailing Address:
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
2818 Frederick Ave.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Attn: Undergraduate Exhibition
Email: mbenitz@albrecht-kemper.org