CALL TO ARTISTS: CVAC WINTER EXHIBITION

CVAC will be accepting submissions on:

Friday, January 17th from 10:00 – 7:00 PM & Saturday, January 18th from 10:00 – 2:00 PM 

*If CVAC announces that they will be closing their building due to inclement weather during one of these take-in dates, CVAC will then also accepted submissions from 10 – 7:00 PM on Monday, January 20th.  Please checks the Website & Facebook to stay abreast of any changes.

Cost is $10 per entry; no more than 4 entries will be accepted per artist. 

This popular annual exhibition opens on Tuesday, January 21st, kicking off the People’s Choice selection process. We invite the public to participate in our People’s Choice voting process that will select the Best of Show, Second-place and Third-place awards. This voting will conclude at 6:30 PM during the Artist Reception to be held on Friday, February 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM in the main gallery. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and purchase art during this free reception.  

Please Review the Prospectus:  

This is a juried exhibition. Please review prospectus guidelines for more details.  

Juror Biography: 

Chelby Benson: Chelby Benson is a Visual Art Educator for Woodridge Local Schools. She enjoys working with students of all ages to facilitate their growth in art techniques and creative thinking. She considers herself a ceramic artist, and loves to dabble in paint and mixed media. Chelby is also known for her theatrical set designs and specialty painting for local theatres. Chelby is a board member at CVAC and volunteers at local non-profits.    

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center’s Winter Exhibition 

This exhibition is looking to showcase the talents of participating artists during these chilly winter months. The subject matter of the artwork does not have to be related to winter. CVAC is simply seeking to reveal the breadths of interests and investigations from our participants recent paintings, sculptures, ceramics and works on paper. The juror of this exhibition, Chelby Benson, selected which submissions would hang in the exhibition. The People’s Choice selection process, kicking off January 21st and running through February 21st, shall dictate the Best of Show, Second Place, Third Place and honorable mentions of this exhibition. Awards will be distributed as the winners are celebrated during the Winter Exhibition’s Artist Reception on February 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and purchase art during this free reception.  

ARTIST RECEPTION: Winter Exhibition Reception  

The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center (CVAC) would like to invite you to our Winter Exhibition Reception on February 21st from 5:30 -7:00 PM at CVAC.  

This exhibition opened to the public on Tuesday, January 21st and runs through March 5th.  The People’s Choice selection process, kicking off January 21st and running through February 21st, shall dictate the Best of Show, Second Place, Third Place and honorable mentions of this exhibition. Awards will be distributed as the winners are celebrated during the Winter Exhibition Artist Reception on February 21st from 5:30-7:00 PM. Patrons will have the opportunity to mingle with the artists, enjoy refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and purchase art during this free reception.