20th Mid-Atlantic Exhibition - Call to Artists!

CALL TO ARTISTS!

Coming this spring the d'ART Center's 20th Annual Mid - Atlantic Art Exhibition "Open to all Media 2010", on exhibit April 23, 2010 - June 27, 2010. This year hundreds of Artists from around the country will submit artwork for jury.

Over $3,000 in Prizes are Awarded!

The deadline for submission is March 8, 2010. Click to download the 2010 Mid Atlantic Prospectus

The 2010 juror, Curator Laura Roulet is an art historian, independent curator and writer who specializes in contemporary and Latin American art. Ms. Roulet has organized exhibitions at the OAS Museum, Mexican Cultural Institute, the Museum of Puerto Rican Art , Edison Place Gallery, Project 4, Fusebox, and the District of Columbia Art Center . She has also worked with the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden , including contributing to the retrospective exhibition entitled "Ana Mendieta: Earth Body, Sculpture and Performance 1972-1985" which represents the most comprehensive survey of the artist's works to date. She is also the author of Contemporary Puerto Rican Installation Art: The Guagua Aerea, the Trojan Horse and the Termite, a book which explores dynamic aspects of Puerto Rican art today.

KEY DATES:
Mid Atlantic Exhibition: 4/23 - 6/27 2010

Deadline for entries: 3/8/2010    Click to Download the Mid Atlantic Prospectus

Acceptances sent: 4/2/2010

Deliver of Artwork: 4/16/10 - 4/18/10

Openning Awards Reception: 4/23/10

Awards Reception ~ Free to thePublic
Join us on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 6-8pm for the 20th Annual Mid Atlantic Awards Reception. Experience exceptional art representing artists from around the nation. Enjoy light tapas, robust wines, and cool jazz. Meander d'ART's 28 art studios and enjoy artful conversation as you take in this new exhibition.

Awards:
$3,200 in awards, will be presented at 7:00PM. 
 $1500 Best-in-Show, Purchase Award for d’ART collection;
 $600 Award of Excellence;
 $300 Award of Distinction;
 $200 Award of Merit (2);
 $200 Memorial Awards (2).  

The purpose of the Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition is to celebrate excellence in contemporary art. The d'ART Center's mission is to provide the public with the experience of fine art, and to connect visitors with the Visual Artists and their Art. This event coincides with the Virginia Arts Festival 2010.

For a prospectus or additional information please contact the d'ART Center with any questions, 757-625- 4211, email connect@d-artcenter.org