Submissions Close Sunday, April 28 at 11:59 PM
The Bountiful Davis Art Center's Statewide Annual is a competitive exhibition celebrating the diverse artistic talents within Utah. This event serves as a vital platform for early and later career artists, providing significant exposure and opportunities for professional growth within the vibrant Utah arts community.
This exhibition showcases a wide array of artistic disciplines, from traditional paintings and sculptures to innovative installations and new media works. Each year the BDAC selects a guest juror to curate the exhibition and award the three strongest pieces.
We are pleased to welcome Joseph Ostraff as our 2024 juror.
Joseph was born in Santa Monica, California, spent his formative years in Laguna Beach, and now resides in Fairview, Utah, with his family. He holds an MFA from the University of Washington and currently serves as art department chair and professor of art at Brigham Young University. Joseph maintains a rigorous painting studio practice, complemented through partnerships and collaboration. His primary collaborator is his wife, Melinda, with whom he shares a studio. Melinda, who earned her PhD from the University of Victoria, BC, with a focus on Ethnobotany, has seamlessly integrated her expertise with Joseph's, resulting in a unique practice centered around the intersection of human geography and nature. Recently, Melinda and Joseph were featured on season one of the KBYU Artful Series. Joseph is a three-time recipient of the Utah Artist Fellowship, as well as a recipient of the Ballinglen Artist Fellowship in Ballycastle, Co Mayo, Ireland. Joseph has exhibited extensively in national and international venues.
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Visit Joseph's Website - joeostraff.com
Unrestricted cash awards will be given.
Entry registration fee: $20
All fees are non-refundable.
The preliminary round is ONLINE ONLY. Artists accepted into the exhibition will be notified by May 3, 2024. Accepted artists will be asked to bring their work in person to the BDAC. The juror will then select award winners from the accepted pieces.
Works must be original, completed within the past two years and never before exhibited at the BDAC. All selected entries must be dropped off dry, suitably framed, and ready for hanging/installation. (2-D works must have D-rings and wire.) Works that do not fit these criteria may not be accepted. Please label all artwork with the artist’s name and title. Art in any media is welcome: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, printmaking, new media work, etc.
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The Exhibition Will Be On View May 17 - July 27, 2024.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Before submitting artwork, each artist is required to set-up a profile with ArtCall.org. Click on the Register and Apply button to create your account and submit your artwork. You are able to attach up to three (3) images of each artwork. The first image you attach will be the primary image the judge sees. Please create a separate submission application for additional artwork. With the $20 registration fee, each artist may submit up to three (3) pieces.
If you need additional help, please watch the YouTube video at the bottom of this page.
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Applications must include the following:
Artist Statement: 350 - 500 words
Artist Bio: 100-200 words
High Resolution Images: 1-3 high resolution images of your piece (1500 px on the longest side, 10MB max per image)
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Important Dates:
Call for entries: Closes April 28 at 11:59 pm
Art Drop-Off (for Accepted Artists only)
Monday, May 6 (10am-6pm)
Tuesday, May 7 (10am-6pm)
Wednesday, May 8, (10am-6pm)
Opening Reception: May 17 6pm-8pm. Awards will be announced at 7pm.
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Sales: All sales will be handled by the BDAC. All sold artwork will remain on display until the end of the exhibition. Artists receive 65% of all sales and 35% goes to support programs at the BDAC.
Please contact Bren Larsen at Bountiful Davis Art Center with any questions. bren@bdac.org
90 N Main Street, Bountiful, UT 84037