Heroes and Villains

a National Juried Exhibition

As children we learned that heroes are brave and true, and villains are evil and duplicitous. It was comforting to think of them as opposites, but as we grew the lines got blurry, and who was a hero and who was a villain sometimes wasn’t obvious. This show is all about what heroes and villains mean to you. They can be nationally known, or in your home. They can be corporations or movements. They can be archetypal or nuanced. Show us your personal heroes and villains.

All mediums welcomed.

Eligibility

All artists age 16 and older, working in any medium, may apply to this show. Work previously exhibited in LibertyTown’s gallery is not eligible. Work must be original and completed within the last five years.

Rules

Work accepted into the show must be for sale. Applications must be submitted electronically; no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying. Work that will be displayed on a wall must be ready to hang, with no wet media, no sawtooth hangers, and staple-free edges. LibertyTown will provide pedestals when needed. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror due to content, space constraints, or inability to properly install the work.

Fees

A non-refundable application fee must be paid for each submitted piece before it will be juried. Payment may be submitted electronically via our website or by check delivered to LibertyTown.“Friends of LibertyTown” Members receive discounted jury fees. If you aren’t already, you can become a member at http://libertytownarts.com/product/friends-of-libertytown/.

Application Fees

1st piece (Non-member):  $25

1st piece (Member):  $15

Each additional piece:  $5

Awards

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $250

3rd Place: $125

Commission

LibertyTown keeps a commission of 40% on all show sales. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show.

Calendar

8/14: Submissions due by 10PM Eastern Time

8/16: Notifications sent via Submittable Only

8/28: Accepted work due at LibertyTown by 8PM

9/1: Opening reception, Virtual Tour at 1pm, Show opens at 5pm.

10/1: Show closes, unsold work may be picked up/will be shipped back

Entry

Applications must be submitted electronically via Submittable: https://libertytownarts.submittable.com/submit (no physical pieces will be accepted at the gallery for jurying). Up to three images may be submitted per piece if an additional detailed view or multiple perspectives are required to convey the piece. LibertyTown reserves the right to reject works accepted by the juror if the work differs significantly from the images provided.

Accepted Work Delivery and Return

Accepted work must arrive at LibertyTown by the stated due date. Artists are responsible for any costs related to transporting accepted work to the gallery and transporting unsold work away at the end of the show. Pre-paid return shipping labels should be included with any work that may require return shipping. Our address is:

LibertyTown Arts Workshop

916 Liberty Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Usage

Artists applying to this show grant LibertyTown Arts Workshop unlimited non-exclusive right to use images of accepted work to promote the exhibit and the gallery.