Artwork Entry Conditions
The Jay and Mona Kang Art Show & Sale, Total Eclipse of the Art, illuminates the talent of regional artists during this once-in-a-lifetime event where Erie is in the path of a total solar eclipse. Celebrate this celestial moment beginning April 5 and culminating with the total eclipse on April 8 at 3:16 p.m.
Pick up your official eclipse viewing glasses during art drop-off days.
We encourage artists to have fun with this theme: Total Eclipse of the Art.
*Only a suggestion - the show is open to all themes as in years past.*
When & Where:
The in-person exhibit is open to the community from
Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8.
Online galleries are open for browsing and making purchases from
Friday, April 5 – Thursday, April 15.
Art Submission:
Artwork can be dropped off at the Barber National Institute on:
Thursday, February 29, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Barber National Institute | North Lobby
100 Barber Place
Erie, PA 16507
2024 Artist Awards:
A panel of judges will select artwork for the following awards that will be presented in both the Youth and Adult Categories:
- Best of Show: $300
- Honorable Mention: $100 (up to three awarded in Adult and Youth categories)
- Best of Show Photography: $300
- Honorable Mention: $100 (up to three awarded in Adult and Youth categories)
Pick Up of Art:
ARTISTS ARE ASKED TO PICK UP THEIR UNSOLD WORK ON:
- Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. - 1 pm.
Artwork remaining after this is considered abandoned and becomes property of the Barber National Institute.
Important Information:
- Adult artists will be charged a $25 entry fee for each submission.
- Cash, check (payable to Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Educational Institute) and debit/credit card payments accepted.
- Youth artwork (age 18 and under or high school student) may be submitted free of charge.
- Artwork must be submitted with an entry form that can be completed and submitted online. An entry label also must be affixed to the back or underside of each piece.
- Artists must set their price and cannot change prices after submission; “price on request” is not accepted. A minimum price of $25 is required. Not for Sale (NFS) artwork will not be accepted.
- Due to the high volume of artwork, packing materials left with a submission may not be able to be returned. We cannot be held responsible and artists should take home anything they want to use again.
- Out-of-town work may be submitted by prepaid shipment; include entry forms and return shipping fee.
- Artwork will not be accepted after March 2.
What is Accepted:
- Submissions that are to be hung must be delivered framed, wired, and ready for hanging. Unframed artwork that cannot be hung will not be accepted. A frame exhibited with the piece is included as part of the sale of that artwork.
- Artists may submit up to two pieces. Due to space limitations, both pieces might not be accepted into the show. Artists will be notified in advance if their submission(s) will not be included, and will have the option to pick up their art prior to the show.
- Canvas stretched over a wood frame must be wired to hang, but do not require an additional frame.
- Works in all media may be entered, including painting, photography, graphics, sculpture, ceramics, etc. Crafts and jewelry cannot be accepted.
- Works must not exceed measurement of 48” wide x 84” long, and should not exceed 100 lbs.
- The Barber National Institute reserves the right to review submissions for content, and will not display work considered inappropriate.
- Artwork exhibited in our previous shows cannot be submitted again.
Conditions of Submission:
Although every precaution is taken to protect artwork and frames, entries are submitted at the artist’s own risk. The Barber National Institute reserves the right to photographically reproduce any work for publicity or educational purposes and to include the name of the artist in all promotional materials.
Sale of Artwork:
To help benefit services at the Barber National Institute, a 30% commission is charged on all sales; any additional donation by artists is greatly appreciated.
For More Information:
Call the Barber National Institute, 814-874-5640.
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