Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibition 2025
Forum Gallery at Summit Artspace
April 11 - June 14, 2025
Juror: Stephen Tornero, Artist & Arts Educator
Important Dates:
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Notification of Acceptance: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Artwork Drop-Off: Monday, March 24, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Deliver entries to the Forum Gallery on the 2nd floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Free parking is available in the lot behind Summit Artspace and on the street after 6:00 pm.
Exhibition Opening: Friday, April 11, 2025, 5 pm – 8 pm. Awards ceremony at 6 pm.
Artwork Pick-Up: Monday, June 16, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. Accepted artworks may not be removed from the show before it closes on June 15. Artist of Rubber City and Summit Artspace will not be responsible for artwork not picked up at the end of the show. Work not picked up will be disposed of at the discretion of the gallery.
Awards 1st place $400, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $150 and $50 to honorable mentions. Juror’s Awards announced in person at the exhibition opening at 6 pm as well as on social media.
Eligibility
The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and surrounding counties. Artists must be age 18 and over. Work must have been completed in the last two years and must be original. No giclees prints or reproductions will be accepted. Artwork accepted in previous years and artwork that has been displayed in any Summit Artspace gallery in the last two years is not eligible. Work completed under direct guidance of an instructor is also is not eligible.
Entry Fee: AoRC Members - $25; Non-Members - $30
Artists may submit two entries for consideration in the show.
Important Guidelines and Information
Jurying Information: Jurying will be done via digital image. Artists may submit up to three high quality digital images (.jpg, .pdf, .tiff. .png) of each submission (to show different angles, details, etc.). The images must accurately represent the finished work and accepted work must be professionally presented for exhibition (see notes below). All jurying is blind. Artist's names cannot be in the file name of digital images. Submissions that include the artist’s name will be disqualified. If artists contact the juror in regards to their piece(s) from the time of submission to the announcement of winners, artists shall be subject to disqualification from this and future exhibitions. Signatures on artwork will be covered for final jurying to ensure blindness of juror.
Size and Weight Limits: Final installation size of 2-D work cannot exceed 4' (48") wide or 7' (84") high. · 3-D work must not exceed 39" in diameter or 7' (84") high, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds.
Display:
- All wall-hung artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for its weight; no saw tooth hangers. If wall mounted work absolutely cannot be wired, please indicate in the “Special Installation Requirements” section of the submission form. If there are special installation requirements, the artist must provide necessary hanging devices (i.e. magnets).
- All work must be labelled with the artist's name and contact information when delivered (in any format)
- Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation (if necessary).
- Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval.
- Submitting diptychs are permitted as a single entry so long as the pieces are clearly defined as a single artwork. Please clearly label the entry as a diptych in the “Special Installation Requirements” and include desired measurements/ layout between components. Combined artwork must meet the other specified restrictions.
- Suitability of works which must be suspended, require a power source, are between 35-50 pounds, are close to the size limitations or have other special installation requirements will be determined on an individual basis.
- Professional installation will be provided by AoRC and Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however, Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork. Artists are encouraged to insure their own work.
Expectations:
30% gallery commission will be collected on all artwork sold during the show. Artwork does not have to be for sale. Summit Artspace will process all artwork sales and compensation to artists. All artists will be required to sign a gallery contract. Upon entering you will be added to the Summit Artspace contact list. We cannot accept artwork that is shipped, nor can we ship artwork.
Questions:
Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, natalie@summitartspace.org, 330-376-8480 ex. 1
Theodore Maringer, President AoRC, 330-714-7740
Artists of Rubber City Juried Exhibition 2025
Forum Gallery at Summit Artspace
April 11 - June 14, 2025
Juror: Stephen Tornero, Artist & Arts Educator
Important Dates:
Deadline to Apply: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Notification of Acceptance: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Artwork Drop-Off: Monday, March 24, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Deliver entries to the Forum Gallery on the 2nd floor of Summit Artspace, 140 E. Market St., Akron. Free parking is available in the lot behind Summit Artspace and on the street after 6:00 pm.
Exhibition Opening: Friday, April 11, 2025, 5 pm – 8 pm. Awards ceremony at 6 pm.
Artwork Pick-Up: Monday, June 16, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. Accepted artworks may not be removed from the show before it closes on June 15. Artist of Rubber City and Summit Artspace will not be responsible for artwork not picked up at the end of the show. Work not picked up will be disposed of at the discretion of the gallery.
Awards 1st place $400, 2nd place $250, 3rd place $150 and $50 to honorable mentions. Juror’s Awards announced in person at the exhibition opening at 6 pm as well as on social media.
Eligibility
The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and surrounding counties. Artists must be age 18 and over. Work must have been completed in the last two years and must be original. No giclees prints or reproductions will be accepted. Artwork accepted in previous years and artwork that has been displayed in any Summit Artspace gallery in the last two years is not eligible. Work completed under direct guidance of an instructor is also is not eligible.
Entry Fee: AoRC Members - $25; Non-Members - $30
Artists may submit two entries for consideration in the show.
Important Guidelines and Information
Jurying Information: Jurying will be done via digital image. Artists may submit up to three high quality digital images (.jpg, .pdf, .tiff. .png) of each submission (to show different angles, details, etc.). The images must accurately represent the finished work and accepted work must be professionally presented for exhibition (see notes below). All jurying is blind. Artist's names cannot be in the file name of digital images. Submissions that include the artist’s name will be disqualified. If artists contact the juror in regards to their piece(s) from the time of submission to the announcement of winners, artists shall be subject to disqualification from this and future exhibitions. Signatures on artwork will be covered for final jurying to ensure blindness of juror.
Size and Weight Limits: Final installation size of 2-D work cannot exceed 4' (48") wide or 7' (84") high. · 3-D work must not exceed 39" in diameter or 7' (84") high, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds.
Display:
- All wall-hung artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for its weight; no saw tooth hangers. If wall mounted work absolutely cannot be wired, please indicate in the “Special Installation Requirements” section of the submission form. If there are special installation requirements, the artist must provide necessary hanging devices (i.e. magnets).
- All work must be labelled with the artist's name and contact information when delivered (in any format)
- Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation (if necessary).
- Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval.
- Submitting diptychs are permitted as a single entry so long as the pieces are clearly defined as a single artwork. Please clearly label the entry as a diptych in the “Special Installation Requirements” and include desired measurements/ layout between components. Combined artwork must meet the other specified restrictions.
- Suitability of works which must be suspended, require a power source, are between 35-50 pounds, are close to the size limitations or have other special installation requirements will be determined on an individual basis.
- Professional installation will be provided by AoRC and Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however, Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork. Artists are encouraged to insure their own work.
Expectations:
30% gallery commission will be collected on all artwork sold during the show. Artwork does not have to be for sale. Summit Artspace will process all artwork sales and compensation to artists. All artists will be required to sign a gallery contract. Upon entering you will be added to the Summit Artspace contact list. We cannot accept artwork that is shipped, nor can we ship artwork.
Questions:
Natalie Grieshammer Patrick, natalie@summitartspace.org, 330-376-8480 ex. 1
Theodore Maringer, President AoRC, 330-714-7740