In the Shadow: Artwork from the Total Solar Eclipse Exhibition

May 24 – June 15, 2024

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140 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44308

Artists, are you inspired by the idea of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event? On April 8, 2024, at 3:15 p.m., a total solar eclipse will be crossing over Northeast Ohio. In recognition, Summit Artspace is hosting the exhibition In the Shadow: Artwork from the Total Solar Eclipse for artists who create artworks in response to experiencing this special event. Beginning April 5, artists can submit artwork in all media directly inspired by the total solar eclipse or any artwork inspired by celestial bodies and events. As many artworks will be accepted for display as possible. There is no entry fee to apply. 

Important Dates:

· Deadline for Entry: Friday, May 3, at 11:59 p.m.

· Notification of Acceptance: Friday, May 10

· Artwork Drop-off: Friday, May 17 at Noon—7 p.m. & Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

· Exhibition Dates: Friday, May 24— June 15, 2024

· Artwork Pick-up: Friday, June 21 at Noon—7 p.m. & Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m.—5 p.m.

According to NASA, “For a total eclipse to take place, the Sun, Moon, and Earth must be in a direct line. The people who see the total eclipse are in the center of the Moon’s shadow when it hits Earth. The sky will become very dark, as if it were night. Weather permitting, people in the path of a total solar eclipse can see the Sun’s corona, the outer atmosphere of the Sun. A total solar eclipse is the only type of solar eclipse where viewers can watch without their eclipse glasses – and they can only remove them when the Moon is completely blocking the Sun.” For more information about how to safely witness the total solar eclipse, click here.

Eligibility:

• The exhibition is open to artists who live, work, or attend school in Summit and contiguous counties (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Stark, or Wayne County).
• Artists must be age 18 and over. 

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, nor may any single component of the work exceed 50 pounds.
• All wall mounted artwork must be wired with appropriate hardware for weight of piece, no saw tooth hangers.
• All work must be identified (labelled) with the artist name and contact information when delivered.

Summit Artspace has a limited number of pedestals available. The artist may be required to provide a special display fixture appropriate for the installation. Please note all displays are subject to Summit Artspace approval. 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 Summit Artspace. Care will be taken when handling and displaying all artwork; however Summit Artspace waives responsibility for either damage or loss of artwork. Upon entering you will be emailed future call for art opportunities at Summit Artspace.