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Call for Entries for Local Art Exhibition in La Jolla

Athenaeum announces call for entries for the 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition.

Editor's Note: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library announced the following contest on May 20, 2013.

It’s that time of year again! Local artists are encouraged to enter the Athenaeum's 22nd Annual Juried Exhibition, on view August 3 through 31, 2013. An opening reception with the artists will be held on Friday, August 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., where first, second, and third prizes will be awarded. An additional award, the A List Members’ Choice Award, will be given at an event on Thursday, August 29. Members of the Athenaeum’s A List, a membership group for young professionals, will select their favorite piece at the event. 

This year’s jurors are Ariel Plotek, Assistant Curator, San Diego Museum of Art, and Amy Galpin, Associate Curator, Art of theAmericas, San Diego Museum of Art. One of the most prestigious juried shows in San Diego, selected artists will be exhibited in the Athenaeum’s Rotunda Gallery, as well as the Joseph Clayes III Gallery. 

The deadline to enter is 5:30 p.m., June 14, 2013. No exceptions will be made. Artists will be notified by phone or mail. Please, no phone calls. Submission is open to all artists who live, work, or have exhibited in San Diego County, working in 2-D and 3-D media (no functional or craft art).  Fees are $15 for Athenaeum members and $20 for non-members. A maximum of 5 slides or 5 digital images on CD, per artist, may be submitted. Entry forms can be picked up in person at the Athenaeum located at 1008 Wall Street,La JollaCA 92037 or downloaded from the website at ljathenaeum.org/exhibitions.html. 

Admission for the opening reception and exhibition is free for Athenaeum members and the public. For more information, call the Athenaeum at (858) 454-5872 or visit the website at ljathenaeum.org.

How to enter

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Pick up the entry form in person at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St.La JollaCA 92037. 

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For more information and to apply, visit ljathenaeum.org/exhibitions.html. 

Deadline

All entries must be received by Friday, June 14, 2013, 5:30 p.m.


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