Entries in Art Exposed exhibit invited

Submitted by Kamloops Arts Council

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT — Art Exposed call for artists – deadline Jan. 31/ Feb. 6.

Residents of the TNRD who create artwork in any medium are invited to enter the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed Open Exhibition. The registration deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31; deadline for youth (ages 10-16) is Saturday, Feb. 6.

Now in its fifth year, the Kamloops Arts Council’s Art Exposed is a community-centred visual arts exhibit. Unique to Kamloops, Art Exposed is open; all works (up to 2 per artist) will be accepted in this non-curated exhibition, which runs Feb. 27 to March 8 at the Old Courthouse Cultural Centre.

Residents of the TNRD are invited to submit artwork in any medium. There are two distinct entry categories: 2D (paintings, photography, drawings, etc.) and 3D (sculptures, clay art, glass art, fibre art, etc.).

AWARDS: $650 in prizes will be awarded by the jurors on opening night, as follows:

Best in Show: $200
2D: 1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50
3D: 1st $100 | 2nd $75 | 3rd $50

Honourable Mentions, People’s Choice ($50) and Artist’s Choice ($50) prizes will also be awarded.

Art Exposed provides artists — especially emerging artists — with a supportive opportunity for constructive criticism and visibility. This year’s jurors are Kelowna artist/curator Katie Brennan, local artist Emily Hope, and local carver, painter and graphic artist Vaughn Warren.

For more information and to download an entry form, visit http://www.kamloopsarts.ca.