The Open Juried Show is a juried art competition for Photo/Digital, Two-Dimensional and Three-Dimensional art. Local, national, and international artists over the age of 18 are invited to submit theirwork. Prizes and gift certificates totaling more than $6,000 will be awarded.
The Open Juried Show will be held October 5, 2024 – November 22, 2024 at the Gig Harbor History Museum, 4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, Washington 98332. This beautiful state-of-the-art waterfront facility provides ample space in its dedicated art gallery to showcase your masterpieces. The museum is a popular attraction in Gig Harbor and brings in many new art lovers to enjoy and purchase art. The museum is open to all at no charge, Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM to 4 PM. For current hours and other programs and exhibits, go to http://harborhistorymuseum.org
For more information on lodging and enjoying the Gig Harbor, Washington area go to https://www.visitgigharborwa.com
HOW TO ENTER THE SHOW:
- Open for entry on March 15, 2024
- Submit all entries by July 31, 2024 online at CaFé https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12952
- Juror to select artwork from online submissions August 1-15, 2024.
- Selected entrants will be notified by August 19, You may also see your results by logging into your account at CaFé https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12952
- If you need help submitting your artwork or help photographing and uploading your images go directly to callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/
- Please note: The 2024 Open Juried Show catalog is generated directly from the information submitted in your online entry, so accuracy is the artist’s responsibility
- Read the full prospectus here.
Cathy Kimball - 2024 OJS Juror
Cathy Kimball retired from the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art in 2020 where she served as Executive Director and Chief Curator from 2000.
At the ICA, she was particularly interested in presenting the work of under-recognized, mid-career artists with exceptional bodies of work in all media. She was formerly the curator at the San Jose Museum of Art and the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Summit.
With nearly 40 years of experience as a curator and arts professional, she has curated dozens of works on paper. Currently, she is the curator for De.Coded: A Human Atlas of Silicon Valley, a social impact art project created at the intersection of art, technology, DNA science and community, developed by UK-based photographer Marcus Lyon. The cross-sector initiative brings together community assets in the form of digital content, a publication, and an exhibition.
In addition, Ms. Kimball curates and helps to build the collections of several corporate and private clients.
- Best of Show – Bella Kim “Joy”
- 1st Place Photography – Bill Wachtler “Tacoma Narrows Bridges”
- 1st Place 2D – Steve Chan “Coffee Farmers”
- 1st Place 3D – Heather Cornelius “Shape of a Dream 1″
- Honorable Mention – Steve Hammond “Pow Wow Dancer”
- Lynda Baker Creative Arts Award – Alyson J Barton “Remembered Land (Illumine)”
- ACE Hardware Award – Lea Basile-Lazarus “Their Power and Strength”
- Ebb Tide Gallery Award – Lorie Merryman “Trail in the North Cascades”
- People’s Choice – Charles Salak “Abbey Wharf”
