Ontario Museum of
History & Art, Associates
Artists encouraged to enter works
in Ontario Open Art Exhibition
Entries are now being accepted for the 13th Biennial Ontario Open Art Exhibition by the Associates of the Ontario Museum of History
and Art.
The deadline for entering the exhibition is Jan. 31 for the showing that will run from May 3 to July 20 and can include paintings, drawings, photographs, video art and sculptures.
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Sharon Austin with "Painted Face," winner of the 2023 Open Exhibition
The event, first held in 2002, is put on by the Associates, the volunteer support arm of the Museum whose main aim is to promote education.
Entries will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis with a limited number of entries accepted and viewed by professional judges. The first-prize winner will receive $750, second $500
and third $350. There will be four $100 honorable mentions, a $400 City Council Liaison Award, and a $750 prize for the
winner of the Steve Thomas Photography Award.
The entry fee is $45 for one artwork and $75 for two, to be paid when the work is delivered.
The juried exhibition celebrates contemporary artists working in all mediums, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity and connect with fellow artists. The Museum reserves the right to refuse artwork in poor condition or is deemed otherwise unacceptable for installation.
A complete list of entry rules and details as well as information on how to make a formal entry is available at https://ontarioca.submittable.com/submit.
Ontario Art Book Fair entries sought for March 29 event
The Ontario Art Book Fair is a one-day regional showcase of artists' books, catalogues, monographs, periodicals, and zines to be held on March 29 at the Ontario Museum of History & Art.
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Entries are being accepted for exhibitors from around the country with those from the Inland Empire strongly encouraged to participate. All publishing houses, independent press collectives, artists, zine-makers, printmakers and individuals practicing in experimental paper formats are welcome to apply.
As a participating exhibitor, items for sale must include 80 percent books, zines and printed material. Other items such as original artwork, apparel, pins and stickers must constitute only 20 percent of items.
The deadline to apply is Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. The fee to participate is $50.
Exhibitors will retain 100 percent of sales made. The Museum will not take a percentage of sales made at the Art Book Fair. Exhibitors will be provided with a six-foot table, one black tablecloth and two chairs.
To apply or to read guidelines for the event, go to https://ontarioca.submittable.com/submit.
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We are open Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free.
The museum offices be closed Jan. 20 and Feb. 17.
