Enter Shows
The following information pertains to 2022 shows and events of the Kent Art Association. Details are subject to change. Further information and prospectuses will be posted as material becomes available. Please also see our Calendar page. Our liability policy is also posted below.
Spring Juried Show
- Dates: April 12th to May 4th
- Eligibility: All Artists
- Entry Fees: $35.00 for up to 3 pieces for member; $50.00 for up to 3 pieces for non-members
- Judged: Yes
- Prizes: Awards are $200.00 for Best In Show; Other awards TBA
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Representational and nonrepresentational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture, collage, mixed media, and photography. Paintings and photography limited to 48 inches wide and 50 inches tall. Sculpture must be free standing, limited to 50 lbs., and no larger than 36 inches in any direction. In regard to prints, we accept wood blocks, linoprints, and hand-pulled prints, i.e. monotypes, etc. Wrap-around canvas will be accepted for oils, acrylic on canvas, digital art, and photography. Wrap-around canvas must have it’s sides covered. No staples should be visible when the painting is hung. ALL WORKS MUST BE ORIGINAL, FOR SALE, and NOT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AT THE KAA GALLERY. Portraits should show price of similar work. Sale price must include frame. Pictures must be framed and ready for hanging with screw eyes and wire. A limit of three entries per artist. The Kent Art Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all works of art submitted to this show irrespective of jury decision.
Fiber Arts Show
- Dates: May 10 – June 1
- Eligibility: All artists may enter this show regardless of membership status.
- Entry Fees: $35.00 for up to 3 pieces for member; $50.00 for up to 3 pieces for non-members
- Judged: Yes
- Prizes:
- Awards: Best In Show — $200.00, The Patricia Anne Stockdale Award For Fabric Art — $250.00
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Fabrics and fibers; quilted, woven, felted or spun as sculptures and wall displays; paper materials as sculptures for wall and 3 dimensional displays; natural materials as sculptures and wall displays. Maximum dimensions for wall hangings is 42”x60”
As space is limited in this new invitational and juried show, the selection process will be highly competitive. Please submit your best creative works to represent the fiber arts community.
All works must be original, for sale, and not previously shown at the KAA.The Kent Art Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all works of art submitted to this show irrespective of jury decision.
Members' Show
- Dates: July 5th to the 27th
- Eligibility: Members Only
- Entry Fees: $35.00 for up to 3 pieces
- Judged: Yes
- Prizes: Awards are $100.00 for Best In Show; Other awards TBA
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Representational and nonrepresentational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture, collage, mixed media, and photography. Paintings and photography limited to 48 inches wide and 50 inches tall. Sculpture must be free standing, limited to 50 lbs., and no larger than 36 inches in any direction. In regard to prints, we accept wood blocks, linoprints, and hand-pulled prints, i.e. monotypes, etc. Wrap-around canvas will be accepted for oils, acrylic on canvas, digital art, and photography. Wrap-around canvas must have it’s sides covered. No staples should be visible when the painting is hung. ALL WORKS MUST BE ORIGINAL, FOR SALE, and NOT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AT THE KAA GALLERY. Portraits should show price of similar work. Sale price must include frame. Pictures must be framed and ready for hanging with screw eyes and wire. A limit of three entries per artist. The Kent Art Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all works of art submitted to this show irrespective of jury decision.
Fall Juried Show
- Dates: October 11th – November 2nd
- Eligibility: All Artists
- Entry Fees: $35.00 for up to 3 pieces for member; $50.00 for up to 3 pieces for non-members
- Judged: Yes
- Prizes: Awards are $200.00 for Best In Show; Other awards TBA
- Click here for the Prospectus
Representational and nonrepresentational oils, watercolors, pastels, graphics, acrylics, small sculpture, collage, mixed media, and photography. Paintings and photography limited to 48 inches wide and 50 inches tall. Sculpture must be free standing, limited to 50 lbs., and no larger than 36 inches in any direction. In regard to prints, we accept wood blocks, linoprints, and hand-pulled prints, i.e. monotypes, etc. Wrap-around canvas will be accepted for oils, acrylic on canvas, digital art, and photography. Wrap-around canvas must have it’s sides covered. No staples should be visible when the painting is hung. ALL WORKS MUST BE ORIGINAL, FOR SALE, and NOT PREVIOUSLY SHOWN AT THE KAA GALLERY. Portraits should show price of similar work. Sale price must include frame. Pictures must be framed and ready for hanging with screw eyes and wire. A limit of three entries per artist. The Kent Art Association, Inc. reserves the right to reject any and all works of art submitted to this show irrespective of jury decision.
KAA Liability Policy
The greatest possible care will be taken in handling works, but not KAA, Inc. nor any of its agents shall have any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage to any entry from any cause whether such entry shall be on display, in storage or in transit. Artists must carry their own insurance if deemed necessary. Submitting an entry to any exhibit implies agreement on the part of the submittee with these policies.
