Prospectus
Theme:
This year’s theme is “Reflection”. The theme may be interpreted however the artist sees appropriate. This year’s theme reminds us to look at ourselves, our actions, and our environment. How do those reflections impact you or others?
Members are encouraged to follow the theme, but as per tradition members are not bound to follow the theme and may submit one piece of art on any theme or subject.
Requirements:
Digital submissions prior to drop-off are recommended to facilitate intake, hanging, and promotion of the show. Sales will be handled by Yocum Institute.
Please use the entry form at the bottom of this page. This online form will be used to generate wall labels for the exhibition as well as the three-part identification tags. For those unable to enter digitally, paper identification tags will be available.
Submission Requirements:
Enter your First and Last name, Email, and Submission size in the appropriate boxes. The optional file upload is for social media and publicity
In the Upload File Section please upload your submission with the appropriate file name (Example below). Images should be at least 1800 pixels on the longest side. Images should be JPG/JPEG format and no larger than 5MB.
FIRSTNAMELASTNAME_TITLE_MEDIA.jpg
JANEDOE_UNTITLED_WATERCOLOR.jpg
Physical submissions will take place at Yocum Institute on February 13 and 14 in preparation for the live show. You are encouraged to submit a digital image of your work for publicity purposes. There is no online storefront for this show. Yocum Institute will handle all sales and take a 30% commission.
NOTE: Once you click submit on the online form, that information will be used on all virtual platforms. If you make a mistake, please email Amy Langman to have a correction entered at [email protected]
Awards:
1st place - $350.00
2nd place - $200.00
3rd place - $100.00
Honorable Mention – 3 prizes of $50.00
Awards are to be voted upon by Active members only. Voting will be in-person at the reception.
2024 Timeline:
Physical Intake – Tuesday, February 13th from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hang Show – Thursday, February 15 from 10am - ?
Show Reception – Sunday, February 18 from 2-4 pm
Pickup – March 15 from 10am – 4pm
This year’s theme is “Reflection”. The theme may be interpreted however the artist sees appropriate. This year’s theme reminds us to look at ourselves, our actions, and our environment. How do those reflections impact you or others?
Members are encouraged to follow the theme, but as per tradition members are not bound to follow the theme and may submit one piece of art on any theme or subject.
Requirements:
- Artists must be a member of the Berks Art Alliance. If not, you may join the Berks Art Alliance at the intake for the show.
- Each member may submit ONE piece of art.
- The artwork should not exceed 30 inches by 40 inches in any direction. The artwork must be wired for hanging, no sawtooth hangers please.
- Sculpture and or 3D work may be submitted, but the artist must supply a sturdy base for the piece to be exhibited. Weight limit is 50 lbs.
- Artwork based on copies of other artists' work should be identified as such.
- We encourage all members to submit work that is for sale; the commission helps to support Yocum Institute, our home.
- Work may not be withdrawn before the end of the show. Sold work must stay until the show closes.
Digital submissions prior to drop-off are recommended to facilitate intake, hanging, and promotion of the show. Sales will be handled by Yocum Institute.
Please use the entry form at the bottom of this page. This online form will be used to generate wall labels for the exhibition as well as the three-part identification tags. For those unable to enter digitally, paper identification tags will be available.
Submission Requirements:
Enter your First and Last name, Email, and Submission size in the appropriate boxes. The optional file upload is for social media and publicity
In the Upload File Section please upload your submission with the appropriate file name (Example below). Images should be at least 1800 pixels on the longest side. Images should be JPG/JPEG format and no larger than 5MB.
FIRSTNAMELASTNAME_TITLE_MEDIA.jpg
JANEDOE_UNTITLED_WATERCOLOR.jpg
Physical submissions will take place at Yocum Institute on February 13 and 14 in preparation for the live show. You are encouraged to submit a digital image of your work for publicity purposes. There is no online storefront for this show. Yocum Institute will handle all sales and take a 30% commission.
NOTE: Once you click submit on the online form, that information will be used on all virtual platforms. If you make a mistake, please email Amy Langman to have a correction entered at [email protected]
Awards:
1st place - $350.00
2nd place - $200.00
3rd place - $100.00
Honorable Mention – 3 prizes of $50.00
Awards are to be voted upon by Active members only. Voting will be in-person at the reception.
2024 Timeline:
Physical Intake – Tuesday, February 13th from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 14th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Hang Show – Thursday, February 15 from 10am - ?
Show Reception – Sunday, February 18 from 2-4 pm
Pickup – March 15 from 10am – 4pm