Indiana Arts Council Announces Open Call for Westsylvania Art Festival
The Indiana Arts Council is pleased to announce its inaugural Westsylvania Open Arts Show. An “Open Arts” Show is exactly that–open to all artists and artisans to share their work! Your participation as an artist is greatly appreciated. Below are show details and guidelines that are important to know and follow.
Show locations—The Fox Clark Gallery (33 N 6th St., Indiana, PA)
The Artists Hand Gallery (732 Philadelphia St., Indiana, PA)
Dates of show—May 22–24, 2025
Entry Deadline--May 12, 2025
Drop off —The Fox Clark Gallery
Saturday, May 17, 4-6 PM
Sunday, May 18, 4-6 PM
Monday, May 19, 5-7 PM
If you are in need of alternate drop-off or shipping arrangements, please inquire directly.
Pick up —The Fox Clark Gallery and The Artists Hand
Sunday, May 25, 1-4 PM
Reception—The Fox Clark Gallery & The Artists Hand Gallery
Friday, May 23, 6-8 PM
You may enter up to five (5) artworks for one entry fee of $25 made payable to the Indiana Arts Council (IAC). Only one $25 entry fee is permitted per person. You may complete this entry form online and pay at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BBM876A3JSETL or you may mail your entry form with payment to IAC, PO BOX 563, Indiana, PA 15701. Entry forms and guidelines are available for download and printing on the IAC website. You may contact IAC with questions at IndianaArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
Artwork will be displayed at two locations—The Fox Clark Gallery and The Artists Hand Gallery. This is ONE show with TWO display locations. Individual artwork display location will be determined by show organizers.
This is an open art show. Anyone may enter. Acceptance is not juried. Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as space permits. Therefore, early entry is strongly encouraged. Artwork may be entered for sale or not for sale. Sales taxes will be added to the given price, but no commission will be taken. All entries must hang for the entire duration of the show.
All information on the attached entry form must be filled out. Artwork tags must be completed and attached to the front and back of 2-D work and to the topsides and bottoms of 3-D work.
Both 2-D and 3-D artwork will be accepted. All mediums will be accepted. All work must be original, completed only by the submitting artist and permanently signed. No giclees, kits, molds or reproductions of any kind will be accepted. No wet paintings will be accepted.
2-D artwork should be ready to hang, framed or with edges neatly finished. All 2-D work should have an appropriately gauged wire on the back for hanging. Frames must be secure with strong joints. Wire should be attached to the frame 1/3 from the top and not show above the frame.
3-D artwork must be stable and should have a base not more than 12” wide or be able to be displayed on the floor. Jewelry entries must be polished and securely joined to backings. Specific instructions for any special installations must be provided in writing.
Artwork should not be more than 40” in any direction and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Artists wishing to display larger work must seek advance approval. All work must be suitable for family viewing.
Cash and merit prizes will be awarded.
IAC and its partners reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet requirements.
Artwork must be picked up on the date and time listed. IAC and its partners will not be responsible for any unclaimed art that is not retrieved at the designated time. If unable to retrieve your own artwork, you must arrange in writing with the IAC to have it released to your designated person. Artwork will not be released to just anyone without prior arrangement.
IAC and its partners will make every effort to handle artwork in a professional manner and take reasonable precautions for the transfer (if needed) and display of each item. However, IAC will not assume responsibility for normal wear or damages resulting from construction or framing/presentation techniques that are inadequate, fragile or otherwise difficult to handle. While precautions will be taken to safeguard your work, neither the IAC nor its partners will be responsible for any loss or damage.
IAC reserves the right to select which pieces will be shown as determined by space limitations, the visual flow of the exhibit, community standards, and that the work is in sound condition and meets the established criteria.
Finally, the IAC thanks you for your interest and participation in this inaugural Westsylvania Arts Show! We are also grateful to our partners—the Indiana Art Association, The Fox Clark Gallery and The Artists Hand Gallery–as well as the founders of the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival, the Center for Economic Operations of Indiana County, Downtown Indiana, the Indiana Tourist Bureau, and the Indiana community for their support.
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM/ARTWORK LABELS HERE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gVQsrzpC0mVj539TTRN9oqV8Ppmy26ac/view?usp=sharing
DOWNLOAD GUIDELINES HERE: IAA WAF OPEN ARTS SHOW GUIDELINES - Google Docs