Competitions & Contests

2025 Student and Faculty Show

Entry Dates	2025-10-05T23:59:00+00:00 - 2025-08-14T01:00:00+00:00 48 Days Left

Description

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PROSPECTUS
2025 STUDENT INVITATIONAL and FACULTY SHOWOctober 17 – November 16, 2025
CALLING ALL AOY STUDENTS & INSTRUCTORS: SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT!
We’re excited to announce the 2025 AOY Student Invitational and Faculty Show — a celebration of the creativity, skills, and hard work of our AOY student community! If you've taken a class or taught at AOY between Summer 2024 and Summer 2025, this is your moment to shine.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration: Now through October 5, 2025Artwork Drop-Off:Sunday, October 12, 12 – 2 pmMonday, October 13, 10 am – 12 pmOpening Reception: Friday, October 17, 2025, 6 – 8 pmArt Pick-Up:Sunday, November 16, 5 – 7 pmMonday, November 17, 10 am – 12 pm
Curator: James Bongartz, AOY Education Director
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all AOY students who have taken classes from Summer 2024 through Summer 2025.Open to AOY instructors who have taught classes or submitted proposals for classes/workshops from Summer 2024 through August 2025.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
This invitational show celebrates work created during AOY sessions: Summer, Fall I & II 2024; Winter, Spring I & II, and Summer 2025.Up to 3 pieces per artist may be submitted.No entry fee.Artists may enter ONE piece that does not have to be for sale.Previously shown work at AOY may be submitted, except for work created for AOY Small Works fundraising shows.Maximum size: 36" (including frame).
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION IS REQUIRED:
All 2D work must be properly framed and wired for hanging using D-rings and wire.Unframed canvases must have finished edges and no visible staples.No sawtooth hangers, clips, or plastic poster frames.Completed tags must be securely attached to the back of all pieces.

Hanging Goal
An example of all various classes that have submitted works will be displayed on the 1st floor. Each instructor will have at least one piece on the 1st floor.
Students referencing another artist's work
Giving attribution when referencing another artist in the title of your artwork is crucial for respecting copyright, avoiding potential legal issues, and upholding ethical considerations
Recognition and Credit: Attribution is fundamentally about acknowledging the creative efforts of others. By attributing the artist you're referencing, you demonstrate respect for their work and contribute to a culture of appreciation within the creative community.Transparency and Accountability: Attribution ensures transparency about the influences and inspirations behind your work. It allows viewers to understand the context of your piece and trace its artistic lineage, fostering open dialogue and collaboration within the art world.
Best practices for attribution
Specify the Nature of the Reference: Consider how you are referencing the artist or artwork. Examples include:"After [Artwork Title] by [Artist's Name]": This would be used if your work is a reproduction or copy of an existing piece.
For example: If a student is creating a painting referencing/reproducing/copying Claude Monet's,"Water Lilies", the Title of their piece would be: After "Water Lilies" by Claude Monet.
LOCATIONAOY Art Center, 949 Mirror Lake Rd., Yardley, PA(Deliver in person during designated drop-off dates and times.)
SALES
AOY retains a 30% commission on any sales.Artist payments will be issued within 30 days of the exhibition closing.Artwork must remain for the full duration of the show.
GALLERY HOSTING
All AOY members exhibiting are expected to serve as gallery hosts at least once during the exhibition.A Sign-Up Genius link will be provided to coordinate dates and time.
MEDIA RELEASEAOY reserves the right to use digital images of accepted work for promotional and publicity purposes.
LIABILITYWhile every care will be taken, AOY is not responsible for loss or damage.
AGREEMENTBy submitting your work, you agree to the terms and conditions listed above.

About AOY Art Center
Founded in 2004, AOY Art Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with over 320 members. AOY is dedicated to nurturing the community’s creative spirit through education and engagement in the arts. Visit us at www.aoyarts.org
ATTACH THESE COMPLETED TAGS TO THE BACK OF EACH PIECE:

Name_________________________________________________
Phone_________________________________________________
Title___________________________________________________
Medium_______________________________________________
Price_________________________________________________
Name of Class_________________________________________
Instructor______________________________________________
Email_________________________________________________

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