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Art Exhibition – CALL TO ARTISTS


Part of the 2025 Reflections of Home Arts Festival hosted by the Ruby B. Archie Public Library

THEME- "NO PLACE LIKE HOME"

What makes a place truly feel like home? What makes a place feel truly yours? From a favorite room to a hometown landmark—or the people, memories, sounds, and smells that define “home”—show us your personal vision of what it means to belong.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Open to amateur and professional artists ages 13 and up.
  • One entry per participant; first 50 complete entries accepted.
  • Artwork must be the entrant’s own, original creation.
  • Photographic submissions must be original prints (no reproductions of artwork).
  • Artist’s name, e-mail, phone, and title of work must be on the back of the piece.

CATEGORIES

  1. Painting
  2. Photography
  3. Mixed Media

ENTRY FEE

A $5 nonrefundable entry fee must accompany submitted works. This can be paid via cash or card.

SUBMISSION WINDOW

Friday, August 1 – Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Hand-deliver entries to the library during normal business hours with payment and completed entry form.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Maximum size 36 inches × 36 inches (including frame).
  • Must be completely dry, framed (or gallery-wrap canvas), and wired for hanging.
  • Library staff reserve the right to refuse works that cannot be safely displayed. Questions about display requirements? Contact us before submitting.

PRIZES

Judged by a guest local artist. Ribbons and gift-card prizes in each age bracket:

AgesCategories AwardedHonors
13–17Best Painting, Photography, Mixed MediaHonorable Mentions
18 & upBest Painting, Photography, Mixed MediaHonorable Mentions


EXHIBITION DATES

Items will be on display to the public at the Ruby B. Archie Library during the Reflections of Home Arts Festival September 19- September 27, 2025. No items may be removed before the close of the exhibition on Sep. 27. All items must be picked up within 7 business days of the exhibit's close. Items past 7 days will be considered donations to the Ruby B. Archie Public Library.

Download a copy of the Art Exhibition Brochure here.

LIABILITY

Every precaution will be taken to protect submitted work; however, artists exhibit at their own risk. The Ruby B. Archie Public Library is not responsible for loss or damage.

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