Eligibility

• POLARITY is open to all artists 18 years or older. 

• Entered works must be original, hand-crafted, and ready for display. Mass-produced kit assembly will not be accepted.

• Oil, watercolor, fiber arts, photography, mixed media, sculpture, digital and other forms of art are all welcome. Please contact us if you have any questions. We can accommodate up to 80in. height for hanging works.

• We welcome work from any time period, whether newly created or from your past portfolio, as long as it meaningfully engages with the theme of “polarity.”

Artwork Requirements

• All framed and other hanging artwork must be ready to hang safely with d-rings and securely with wire across the back. See here for instructions on d-ring and wire installation. No sawtooth hangers will be allowed.

• Sculptures and other 3D work may be placed on stands, tables, or the floor.

• The Center reserves the right to make decisions regarding the pieces to be shown. If the work cannot be safely displayed, it will not be accepted into the exhibit.

• No Artwork may be removed before the close of the exhibition.

Entry

• Artists can submit up to three entries.

• $10 per entry or three for $25 for NON-members.

• $5 per entry for Members.

• Entry fees may be paid by cash or check in person at the Fine Arts Center, by check via mail, or through our online shop by 11 p.m. March 15, 2025.

• *Please note that students can become members of the Fine Arts Center for FREE and receive the member discount- see here.

  Fee waivers available upon request

Deadline

• The deadline for all entries and payment of entry fees is 11 p.m. on March 15, 2025.

• All entries must be submitted online through the FAC website.

• Artists needing assistance with the online process should contact the Fine Arts Center before March 15 to schedule an appointment.

• Artists will be notified of acceptance by Friday, March 21, 2025.

Delivery

• All accepted entries must be delivered to the Fine Arts Center at 21 West Main Street, Pulaski, VA, between Wednesday, March 26, through Saturday, March 29, between the hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by appointment.

• The Center is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Exhibit Dates

• Polarity opens on Friday, April 5, 2025, and closes on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

• Artworks should be picked up between Wednesday, June 4, and Saturday, June 7, between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment.

Prizes

• The Fine Arts Center is pleased to offer a $100 prize for the People’s Choice Award, selected by viewers of the exhibit.

Sales and Commission

• Any and all exhibiting artists may offer their artwork for sale. Artists should provide the Center with the FINAL retail price, or the price it will be sold that includes the commission fee.

• The Fine Arts Center will retain a consignment fee of 30% of the retail price from members and 40% of the retail price from non-members.

Reception

• There will be a reception on Thursday, April 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Center. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar serving wine and beer. The public is invited and artists are encouraged to attend.

Liability

• Although every care will be taken by the Fine Arts Center, we cannot assume liability for loss or damage for whatever cause. It is suggested that the artist wishing additional protection insure their works independently.

• Submission of work to the exhibition shall constitute an agreement to comply with all conditions set forth in this call.

• The Fine Arts Center retains all entry fees

• Permission to reproduce entries for publicity purposes is assumed unless otherwise noted on the entry form.

• If artwork is not collected within 90 days after the show's conclusion on May 31, 2025, it will be considered property of the Fine Arts Center, which reserves the right to sell or dispose of it at its discretion.