Renewal 2027

Description

Atlanta Artists Center (AAC) Presents Renewal 2027

January 8– March 1, 2027
At Grandview Avenue Gallery
2979 Grandview Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
(404) 237- 2324
Juror: Philip Carpenter
Philip Carpenter has made and exhibited his artwork in Atlanta since 1978.He received a Southern Arts Federation/National Endowment for the Arts grant in1989 and was a Hambidge Fellow in 2001.Notable exhibitions include: 1994 Atlanta Biennial: Nexus Contemporary Art Center; “Revival of the Figure”: City Gallery East 1995; “Personal Circumstances”: Spruill Gallery in 2000; “Transitions”: MOCA GA 2002; “Work and Play”: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport 2005; “Primary Color”: Marcia Wood Gallery 2005; “Manipulating the Commonplace”: Swan Coach House Gallery 2007; Color Pencil Society of America Exhibition 2009 and 2015; “Play”: Spruill 2009; “The Painted Photograph”: Southwest Arts Center 2011; “40 over 40”: EBD4 2017. His work was exhibited in “Georgia Artists choose Georgia Artists” at MOCA GA and “Drawing Inside the Perimeter” at the High Museum of Art and in UNCA’s “Drawing Discourse” 2019, 2020 2021and 2023. Most recently “Mythos”: Kai Lin Gallery 2025. His work was included in the 2004 edition of “New American Paintings”. His work is in private and public collections including the MOCA GA, High Museum, MOCA GA, The Lagrange Museum, The Lamar Dodd Art Center, Lagrange College and Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.
Grandview Avenue Gallery
Grandview Avenue Gallery exhibits several art shows per year featuring original works for both members and non-members. Additional shows are also scheduled at the gallery throughout the year. Admission to the gallery is free and is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. More information: https://www.atlantaartistscenter.org/ or call 404-237-2324.
About AAC –a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. AAC was founded in 1954 by a small group of watercolor painters searching for a place to paint and exhibit their work. After a series of rented spaces, this growing group of artists pooled their resources to obtain the space now known as Atlanta Artists Center. Located on a charming street in the bustling heart of Buckhead, it is one of the oldest non-profit Art Organizations in Georgia.

Submissions to Art Call Nov 8 – Dec 5, 2026
Judging Dec 6 – Dec 13, 2026
Notifications sent Dec 14, 2026
Deliver art to AACJan 5 (10A – 7P) Jan 6 (10A-1P)
Hang show Jan 8, 2027
Judge selects award winners Jan 9, 2027
Reception Jan 10, 2027 (3P-5:30P)
Show closes Mar 1, 2027
Retrieve artworkMar 2 & Mar 3
S & I Exhibit ends3/13/2026
S & I Pick-up3/14 & 3/16 2026
All entries must be submitted electronically using dfaa2026.artcall.org

Awards – Cash awards will be presented to the winning artists at the Exhibit Reception.
First Place - $250Second Place - $150Third Place - $100
3 Honorable Mentions -- $35.00 Binders gift cards

Entry Submission – Each artist is required to register through https://aacrenewal2027.artcall.orgpay entry fee and provide jpeg images of artwork being entered into the exhibit by above dates. Any portion of the entry package with a later date will disqualify the entry. Submit here: https://aacrenewal2027.artcall.org.

Submitting Entries – Registration opens on dates noted above and must be completed online per instructions on ARTCALL LINK. The artist may submit up to 3 works of art. The non-refundable fee is $35 for AAC members, $45 for non-members.
Entry Requirements – Entry is open to all artists. Any work that has been previously juried in an AAC Grandview Avenue Gallery exhibition is not eligible for submission.
Accepted Media – Fine art media may be 2-D or 3-D and includes for this exhibition: painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, fiber arts and collage subject to the following criteria:
·Work must be original and created by the submitting artist. Not created in a class or workshop.
·2-D pieces must be mounted by wire and be at least 3 inches below top of the frame exterior and not protrude more than 3” from wall.
·AAC may refuse any artwork deemed inappropriate, offensive or improperly presented.
Criteria for JPEG Images – All entries will be juried for acceptance from the jpeg images submitted. The jpeg images must follow the following criteria:
·Dimension between 960-1960 pixels. Maximum file size 4 mb.
·Resolution 72 pixels per inch.
·Orientation reflects the actual artwork.
·One image for each 2-D piece or up to three images for each 3-D piece.
·Images of 2-D pieces should show only the artwork without any frame, mat or background.
·File name corresponds to the title of the artwork depicted. Title.jpeg
Contact Kathy Rennell Forbes if problems submitting your entries: 404-444-6797 or artbykrf@mindspring.com. She will return your call within 24 hours. No calls after 8pm.
Requirements for Accepted Work
·2-D artwork not to exceed 60”
on any side, (including frame if applicable). Artwork ready to hang by wire attached to D-Rings. No saw-tooth hangers or other hanging methods.
·Wire ends must be taped and wire must be a minimum of 3” from the top of the frame.
·Gallery-wrapped canvases accepted provided that they are 1” or greater in thickness with edges neatly finished. Total weight (including frame, mat, plexi-glass, etc.) not to exceed 25 pounds in weight.
·3-D work must be self-standing. Maximum finished size for 3-D work is 24” wide and deep and 48” high. Total weight of piece not to exceed 50 pounds.
·Artwork created in classes or workshops is NOT permitted.
·No wet paintings.
·Renderings of work by others or protected by copyright is NOT permitted.
·Work created more than 10 years ago is NOT permitted.
·Giclées of original works, installations and video are not permitted.
·No Photographs and No AI generated submissions.
Sales and Commissions
·It is the artist’s responsibility to value each piece submitted and put that amount on the registration form. We highly encourage all work be listed for sale.
·Neither Atlanta Artists Center or Grandview Avenue Gallery can or will guarantee art sales.
·All art sold at the exhibition will have a 30% sales commission. Prevailing state and local sales taxes will be collected by AAC. Payment for work sold will be sent to the artist within 30 days of the end of the exhibition.
·Absolutely NO direct sales between artist and buyer. All sales are through the Gallery Administrator or AAC board member.
Requirements for Exhibited Work
·Artists are obligated to provide their work for the duration of the exhibition. Accepted work that is not delivered or is withdrawn by the artist will prevent that artist’s eligibility for future AAC juried exhibitions.
·Photographs of accepted work may be used in promotional materials sent out by AAC.
·The juror and AAC have final authority on works selected.
·All accepted work must have a legible identification label on the back for 2-D and on the bottom for 3-D work. Submission Labels and Claim Tickets are printed from the artist’s submission page on https://aacrenewal2027.artcall.org
Delivery of Accepted Work to the Gallery
·Accepted work must be hand delivered to AAC Grandview Avenue Gallery.
Retrieval of Exhibited Work
·Artist must retrieve their pieces within two weeks of show ending. Otherwise it will become the property of AAC and will be sold or discarded by the organization.
·Artwork may be picked up by a designated person other than the artist. That person needs to have a claim ticket, identification and an email or letter from the artist.

Print Submission Label(s) and Claim Ticket(s) forAccepted Work on ARTCALL

Credentials
Credentials will be awarded to all artists that receive an award in this exhibit.
Submit Here: https://aacrenewal2027.artcall.org