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1. Who is eligible for the Spring Members' Show

All members of the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts. If you are not a member, you may become one when you register for the show.

2. What artwork is eligible in the Spring Members' Show

• 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 not juried for entry.
• Work must be submitted 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.
• Due to increased participation, artists entering work over 48" in width may be limited to one piece depending on space.

3. How do I register and participate in the Spring Members' Show

• With your safety in mind, to allow for distancing at drop-off we are requiring pre-registration for the show! 
  • Complete Submission Form by Saturday, March 20 at 11:59pm
  • Reserve your drop off time
• Hand deliver 1 to 2 pieces of art to the Center on Sunday, March 21 from 1 - 4 pm, or Monday, March 22 from 4 - 7 pm. 
• Have a check ready for your nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for one piece and $20 for two pieces (if you haven’t paid by credit card when completing the submission form.) 
• Due to increased participation, artists entering works over 48" in width may be limited to one piece depending on space.
• If you need to become a member, you may include your membership fee in the same check ($39; $35 for people age 60 and over or full-time students).  Make the check payable to: Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA).
• Make sure you have the following information attached to the back of your piece: your name, title of work, medium, price if for sale, your e-mail, your daytime phone if you do not have e-mail.

4. What happens at the show?

• A free, public opening reception will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show will be judged for awards. Participants will be invited to a virtual award presentation on Friday, March 26 at 7pm.
• The show will remain open for public viewing free of charge during normal operation hours:
  Monday through Saturday
  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  
  You must pick up your artwork after the show closes on Sunday, May 9 (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.) or Monday, May 10 (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). Work not picked up on time is subject to a storage fee of $5 per day.