"Celebrating the Possibilities"

5th Annual Art Show Call for Entries at the Barber National Institute

The Barber National Institute is calling on all artists-children, amateurs and professionals-to submit their original pieces of art for "Celebrating the Possibilities," the Dr. and Mrs. Robert Guelcher Art Show at the Barber National Institute.  Entries will be accepted on Thursday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday, March 9, from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Please drop off all submissions in the North Lobby of the Barber National Institute at 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507.

All artwork is submitted free of charge, and each artist may submit up to two pieces of art, although only one may be selected for exhibit.  Submissions can include water colors, pen and ink drawings, collages, mixed media, ceramics, photography and sculptures.  Art must be framed, wired and ready for hanging.  

Monetary awards will be presented in three separate categories: adult professional, adult amateur and youth.  A monetary award for a “People’s Choice Award,” voted on during the show, will be presented as well.

The 5th Annual Art Show will be held April 13-16 in commemoration of Autism Awareness Month and will also be a special celebration this year in honor of Dr. Gertrude Barber’s 100th Birthday.  It is held each year to bring the community together to recognize the artistic achievement of all persons.

Click here to access the Entry Form.  For more information, please call the Barber National Institute at 814-878-5903.