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1. Who is eligible for the Fall Members' Juried Exhibition?

All Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts members are eligible. If you are not a member, you may become one when you submit your entry.

2. What artwork is eligible in the Fall Members' Juried Exhibition?

• Original work in all media is accepted but must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Center. Work is juried for entry, only work selected by the jurors will be displayed.
• Work must be delivered ready for installation - clean, undamaged and framed if meant to be framed. For wall-hung pieces, please attach a horizontal wire as the hanging mechanism as this permits us to attach the piece securely to the wall.
• Suites, diptychs, trtptychs, etc.: works including multiple objects will only be accepted if mounted in a single frame or on a common base or substrate. 
  
  
  
  

3. How do I register for the Fall Members' Juried Exhibition

• With your convenience in mind, we are accepting submissions to the Juried Members’ Exhibition using an online submission process.
• Up to two works may be submitted for consideration. Unlike our spring members’ show when all work is exhibited, only artwork selected by the jurors from the entries will be displayed. Artwork accepted for the show will then be judged for cash awards.
• A nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for one piece and $20 for two pieces cover administrative costs and awards. If you need to become a member, you may include your membership fee when submitting your registration. ($39; $35 for people age 60 and over or full-time students). If paying by check, make payable to: Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA).

Important Dates:

• August 14: Registration opens at: Fall Members' Juried Show
• September 5: Submission deadline
• September 6: Payment deadline (credit card, check and cash accepted)
• September 7-8: Jury review via electronic submissions
• September 9: Jury results notification by 8 PM

Accepted Work Drop-off:

• September 11 from 3 - 7 PM
• Work must have artist name and title on the back for identification purposes.

September 15: Opening Reception from 6 - 8 PM. Awards presentation at 7 PM

October 22: Noon - 5 PM, Artwork Pickup. Work not picked up during those times is subject to a fee of $5 per day per piece.

PLEASE NOTE: This exhibition is a juried competition. Only work selected by the jurors from the entries electronically submitted will be displayed. Entry fees cover administrative costs and awards and are non-refundable.

4. What happens at the Fall Members' Juried Exhibition?

• A jury will review electronically submitted work and choose pieces for the show.
• Jurying review via electronic submissions will occur on October 12-13.  You will be notified by email if your work has been accepted or not by 8 PM on October 14. 
• Accepted work drop off: October 23 from Noon - 5 PM 
• A free, public opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 27 from 6 - 8 pm. Award presentation at 7 pm. 
• The show will remain open for public viewing free of charge during normal operation hours.
• You must pick up your artwork after the show closes on Sunday, December 4 (Noon to 5 pm.) Work not picked up on time is subject to a storage fee of $5 per day.