Southern Open 2012 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts
Lafayette, LA – The Acadiana Center for the Arts is gearing up for the 6TH Annual Southern Open art competition. The Southern Open is a juried exhibition featuring artists from the five southern states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.
Taking place in the Main gallery at the AcA, Southern Open is open to all visual artists over the age of 18. Entries can include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video/DVD and other multimedia / installations.Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission. No students please.
A juror's pick award of $1,000 and two $500 will be announced at the opening reception on May 12, 2012. Juror's top pick award will also receive a solo exhibition as part of the AcA's Side Gallery Series during May 2013.
Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadlines and Calendar of Events
March 25: Entry Deadline
April 13: Jury Decision Notification via web & Artwork Delivery Information
May 4: Artwork Delivery Deadline
May 12: Artist Reception 4-6pm/Public Exhibition Reception 6-8pm
May 12 – July 14: Exhibition Dates
July 17: De-installation of Artwork & removal of Artwork
Southern Open 2012 prospectus and application forms will be submitted online throughcallforentry.org. For more information visit the Acadianacenterforthearts.org or email southernopeninfo@gmail.com.
Standard entry fees are $27 for up to five entries. Additional fees apply for video submissions. Entry fees are payable online through Café Call, by check or money order to the AcA.