Bridgeport Art Center’s First Annual Art Competition

The newly refurbished fourth floor gallery of the 100-year old historic building in the Bridgeport Art Center announces a call for entries for a juried annual art competition.

About the Prizes:

– $3,000 in prizes will be awarded by two distinguished jurors, Marva Jolly and Thomas McCormick, including a $1,000 best of show award.
– One work will be awarded $500 based on popular balloting during the opening reception.
– Three artists will be selected for an exhibition at Bridgeport Art Center later this year.
How to apply:

Annual Art Competition is open to artists of 18 years of age and older and at all stages in their careers. The competition accepts a broad spectrum of art mediums and styles. There is an entry fee of $25 for up to three images. Submission is online and application information is available at: http://bridgeportart.com/portfolio/call-for-entries/#.UJf-vph-R0g

DEADLINE: 12/15/2012

SOURCE: http://www.chicagoartistsresource.org/dance/node/46146