Friday, March 2, 2012

CALL TO ARTISTS: Chaffee Art Center seeking artists for 2013 Featured Exhibits

The Chaffee Art Center invites artists residing in Vermont and within 50 miles of its borders to submit applications for juried membership, and 2013 Featured Exhibits. The Chaffee is a non-profit community arts organization with a mission to promote member artwork and educate the community. Chaffee members and non-members may apply. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday March 20, 2012. Applications can be found by visiting the juried member page of their website or by visiting the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street, Rutland, VT.

Submissions must include a completed application form, 6 images representing a cohesive body of work, an artist statement and resume. The application process is free, accepted artists will be required to join the Chaffee Art Center to receive membership benefits. Benefts of juried membership at the Chaffee Art Center include: invitations to exhibit artwork in the Annual Member Exhibits in the Summer and Winter, as well as other exhibition opportunities throughout the year, the opportunity to sell items in the Chaffee Gift Shop, advance notice of exhibit openings, special events, classes, and workshops, Chaffee Art Center newsletters, listing on the Chaffee Art Center website with link and contact information, discounted rates on Chaffee Studio School classes, and a 10% discount on all purchases.

For more information on becoming a juried member or applying to be a 2013 Featured Artist call 802-775-0356 or email Jessica@chaffeeartcenter.org.