UPCOMING Artist Opportunities

For Juried Exhibits

• Juried exhibits are open to artists 18 years of age and older.
• Each artist may submit up to five (5) pieces.
• All artwork must NOT have been included in previous ACE juried exhibits.
• All artwork must be original (no kits, no AI generated art).
• Artwork cannot be done under instruction in a class, workshop or lesson.
• There is a one-time, non-refundable entry fee for submissions: $30 for one (1) piece, $40 for up to three (3) pieces, $50 for up to five (5) pieces.

All wall-hung work must be properly wired with two loops and professional picture wire. Saw tooth hangers, photo frames with triangular tabs, tape, string, monofilament, other types of wire, or any other materials are not acceptable and will be refused, regardless of advance notification of acceptance. Artwork must be delivered completed and ready to be displayed.

Ace receives a 30% commission on sales for non-Artist Members, and a 20% commission on sales for Artist Members.

12th Annual Photography Exhibit

Submissions Open: September 1, 2023
Submission Deadline: Friday November 10, 2023
Jury Results: Friday, November 17, 2023
Submit Your Artwork Online

Each year, Arts Center East dedicates an exhibit to the art of photography. Open to photographers ages 18 and older who work in digital and film photography. All subjects are welcome, whether nature photography, architecture, close-ups of small details, portraits, etc. This exhibit is to showcase the unique ways photographers view and capture the world around us.

Accepted Artwork Drop Off: Friday, December 1, 2023, 3:00–6:00pm & Saturday, December 2, 2023, 11:00am–2:00pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, December 9, 2023, 2:00–4:00pm
Exhibit Dates: December 9, 2023–January 20, 2024
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm

Pick Up: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm & Monday, January 22, 2024, 3:00–6:00pm

Please be advised that Arts Center East retains the right to refuse any work if it is not wired and ready to hang, or if it is inappropriate for the exhibition venue. Work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.

All wall-hung work must be properly wired with two loops and professional picture wire. Saw tooth hangers, photo frames with triangular tabs, tape, string, monofilament, other types of wire, or any other materials are not acceptable and will be refused, regardless of advance notification of acceptance.

Any artwork that is not picked up after 30 days from the exhibition end date will become property of Arts Center East, with the artist relinquishing all rights to said artwork.

FOR MEMBERS

5th Annual Signature Artist Members Exhibit

Opening Reception: August 12, 2:00–4:00pm (with artist walk & talk)
Exhibit Dates: August 12–September 9, 2023
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm

All active ACE Signature Artist Members are invited to submit up to 5 pieces each: Please e-mail gallery@artscentereast.org images of your work with your name and the title, dimensions, and sale price of your pieces by Friday, July 28, 2023.

Drop Off: Friday, August 4, 3:00–6:00pm & Saturday, August 5, 11:00am–2:00pm

Please attach a drop off form to the back of your pieces.

Pick Up: Sunday, September 10, 11:00am–2:00pm & Monday, September 11, 3:00–6:00pm

13th Annual Artist Members Exhibit

Exhibit Dates: April 6–May 4, 2024
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 1:00–5:00pm

All active ACE Artist Members are invited to submit up to 2 pieces each: Please e-mail gallery@artscentereast.org images of your work with your name and the title, dimensions and sale price of your pieces.

Drop off Dates: Sunday, March 24, 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm & Monday, March 25, 2024, 3:00–6:00pm

Please attach a drop off form to the back of your pieces.

Pick-up Dates: Sunday, May 5, 2024, 11:00am–2:00pm & Monday, May 6, 2024, 3:00–6:00pm

Please be advised that Arts Center East retains the right to refuse any work if it is not wired and ready to hang, or if it is inappropriate for the exhibition venue. Work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.

All wall-hung work must be properly wired with two loops and professional picture wire. Saw tooth hangers, photo frames with triangular tabs, tape, string, monofilament, other types of wire, or any other materials are not acceptable and will be refused, regardless of advance notification of acceptance.

Artwork must be delivered completed and ready to be displayed.

Any artwork that is not picked up after 30 days from the exhibition end date will become property of Arts Center East, with the artist relinquishing all rights to said artwork.

Exhibits at Arts Center East are free and open to the public. We are grateful for the support from our community and visitors.

Gallery Rental

*Wearing masks inside the building is recommended but not required.
Thank you for helping keep the community safe!

Arts Center East offers well-lit, spacious galleries as well as two multipurpose rooms available for rent for arts related events, presentations, exhibits, and performances.

Easy access off I-84 and ample free parking make ACE the perfect venue for your arts event!