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Q: How do I enter?

Just enter your email above and we'll send you everything you need to know to enter the show!

Q: When is the entry period and deadline?

The entry period begins on June 27, 2023 and the deadline for submissions is July 25, 2023 at 11:59am PDT.

Q: When will the artists be notified if they were selected for the exhibition?

Notification with the results of the jurying will be emailed on August 25, 2023.

Q: Who can enter this competition?

A: Any artist 18 years or older may enter this competition.  There is no Art2Life online program, class or workshop requirement to enter.  In addition, there is no residency, educational degree or gallery representation requirement.

Q: What is the cost to enter and how many pieces can I enter?

The entry fee is $40 and each artist can enter up to 3 pieces of artwork.

Q: What type of payments are acceptable for the entry fee?

The entry fee is payable in US dollars via any major credit card or PayPal.

Q: What type  of artwork can I submit?

This show is accepting only 2D mediums including painting, mixed media, collage, monoprints, monotypes, drawings and digital art.  Artwork submitted must have been created within the last 24 months. (The following mediums are not eligible for entry: sculpture, photographs, scanography, photograms, fabric art, assemblage. For the purpose of the A2L Art Exhibition, digital art is defined as work made with digital technology.  This includes images done completely on computer or hand-drawn images scanned into a computer and finished using a software program.   Photography can only be considered if it is altered from its original image - this does not include minor adjustments to an image keeping the image likeness of the original in the process).

Q: Is there any subject matter that is not acceptable?

Your work must fit the criteria of 2D medium (listed above).  All subject matter is acceptable and entries will be curated by the juror. 

Q: How do I submit my work?

Once you have paid your entry fee of $40, you will be emailed a link to submit your artwork.   Please make sure you have everything you need for your submission (see next question!).  Once you start your submission, you will not be able to save it and return to complete it.  Also, once your work has been submitted, you will not be able to make changes to your entry.

Q: What do I need to have ready to complete the online application? Do I need to upload a statement or resume?

You will need the following:

• Credit Card or PayPal account for entry fee
• Please be sure your image is in focus, high quality, properly lit, and save it as a jpeg at 1200 pixels in its longest dimension and title using this format:
  "Entry #_Title of artwork_size_year created.jpg"
  (example:  1_Journey Home_24x24_2023)
  (Submissions not properly named may not be accepted.)
• Personal information: Name, Email, Phone, City, State, Country
• Website and/or Social Media Account
• Art Submissions: Title of your work, Size, Medium, Year Created, Price (or NFS)
• Up to 3 Images saved as jpegs to the specifications below.
• No resume or artist statement is required

Q: Do I need to upload a statement or resume?

No resume or artist statement is required.

Q: How do I title my image  file?

Please save/title your image as follows: 

• "Entry #_Title of artwork_size_year created.jpg"
  (example:  1_Journey Home_24x24_2023)
  (Submissions not properly named may not be accepted.)

Q: Are there any size restrictions for the artwork being submitted?

No, this is an online art exhibition so there are no size restrictions.

Q: How do I know if my image is 1200 pixels?

This is device dependent, so we recommend doing a google search for instructions on how to find this on your specific device.

Q: How should I save my image and what size should it be?

Please be sure your image is in focus, high quality, properly lit, and save it as a jpeg, ensuring it is at least 1200 pixels in its longest dimension.

Q: Can it be larger than 1200 pixels?

1200 pixels is the minimum.

Q: Can I enter a diptych or triptych?

Yes, however the diptych or triptych must be entered as one jpeg.

Q: Does the artwork need to be a current piece?

Artwork submitted must have been created within the last 24 months.

Q: When will the online gallery be available to view the artwork selected?

The online art exhibition will be published and open to the public on August 29, 2023.

Q: When will we be notified of the results?

Entrants will be emailed the results of the jurying on August 25, 2023.  We will not answer inquiries about the jurying results prior to August 25, 2023.

Q: Is there any discount for Academy, SPARK or CVP members?

No, there is no discount or coupon code for the exhibition.

Q: Who is the juror?

Anita Rogers, owner of Anita Rogers Gallery in New York, NY

Q: What are the prizes?

2023 AWARDS

1st Place: $2,500

2nd Place: $2,000

3rd Place: $1,500

Honorable Mention:  $500