Square Foot Gallery
CURRENT EXHIBITION
Theme: TRIANGLES
Exhibition: September 10 - October 29
CALL FOR ENTRY
Theme: DRAGONS
Entries accepted: September 10 - October 29Exhibition: November 5 - December 17
Help the library prepare for the 2nd Annual Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire on Friday, November 6, 6-8PM by creating dragon art. Plan to visit the library during the event to see your artwork on display!
Up to 24 pieces will be selected for display in the gallery. All ages of artists are welcome to submit artwork. Please be mindful of all ages of viewers. The gallery walls are secured behind glass and located just inside the Youth Services area on the first floor. The show will be juried by Rochester Public Library Youth Services staff. Selections will be made based on relevance to the theme, adherence to technical guidelines (below), artistic merit, craftsmanship, originality, and completeness of the application.
Eligibility
All artists must be residents of Olmsted County at the time of submission. All styles and media will be accepted, but work must be sized within 12” wide x 12” high x 1” deep. Artists are encouraged to pick up a 12” x 12” surface from the Youth Services desk with which to create their art. All submissions must be original works of art. Entries must be submitted in person for consideration. Entries must be delivered to the library one week prior to the start date of the exhibition. Artwork that arrives unframed or unmounted will be hung by the best method determined by staff.
Calendar
DRAGONS
- Entries accepted: September 10-October 29
- Works delivered to RPL by: November 4
- Works displayed: November 5- December 17
- Pick-up artwork: December 17-December 31
Questions? Contact youth@rplmn.org or call: 507-328-2303