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Biennial 2024

Applications to be a part of the most exciting and rewarding exhibition
in the region are now closed. Thank you for applying!

BIENNIAL 2024

exhibition 07.26.24 – 10.20.24

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Selection Juror: Janice Trusky

Awards Juror: Vaughn Clay

Cash awards: $1,000 Best in Show

$500 First Place

$250 Second Place

$100 Third Place

$300 People’s Choice (determined by visitor vote)

CALENDAR:

  • Entry & fee deadline: Friday, Feb 23

  • Notification of acceptance: Friday, May 3 via mailed and emailed letter of acceptance

  • Awards Reception: Saturday, August 17, 6-8 pm, cost $25 per person

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • $25 non-refundable application fee. Please make checks payable to SAMA.

  • Application form

  • JPEG images of maximum 3 artworks for consideration

  • *300 dpi resolution or higher, one JPEG per submission unless the work is in the round)

  • *Artist biography and artistic statement regarding conceptual insight to the work (optional)

 

RESTRICTIONS:

  • Submitted art must fit through entry door measuring 78" h x 32" w.

  • Application form must include retail value of your work. This value will be the listed price if the work is for sale and will also be used as the insurance value.

  • Work should be from the past 2 to 3 years and should not have been exhibited at SAMA Biennials or the annual exhibitions of the Allied Artists of Johnstown, Art in Common, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Council for the Arts.

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WINNERS:

  • Announced at the Award Reception on Saturday, August 17th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • Reception and awards are sponsored by Barry H Newborn, Chantel Ventura, Dr. Magdi and Karen Azer, Dr. Owen K. and Marian Morgan, Barbara O'Brien. Benzel’s Bretzel Bakery is the exhibition sponsor, the program sponsor is Fred Danziger, and our marketing partner is Seven Mountains Media.

 

QUESTIONS: call (814) 515-1370 or email submissions@sama-art.org. See terms and conditions for details of loan upon acceptance such as insurance, liability, and sale of work.

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