Intersections : The University of Akron

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We are having a contest for all Ohio artists for cash prizes and we want your art!

All types of art are encouraged: dance, writing, film, sculpture, music, quilting, etc. Photographs from our collections will be your inspiration!

First Prize: $600

Second Prize: $400

Third Prize: $200

How to Enter

Step 1: View these photographs from our archival collections:

At our launch party: Sept. 19, 5:30-7:30pm (Refreshments! Live performance!), or
On exhibit in our gallery: Sept. 19, 2019 to January 19, 2020, or
Online: http://goo.gl/5eEX88

Step 2: How do these photos inspire YOU? Imagine a piece of art that shows us. Complete a letter of intent that describes this imagined piece.

Letter of intent form, due October 7, 2019 extended to October 21: https://forms.gle/cWBrcndZRRyphPyy6

Step 3: Wait for confirmation on your letter of intent. Then, submit your inspired artwork digitally by January 19, 2020.

Step 4: Cross your fingers and wait for the jurors to announce the winners on Friday, February 21!

View the Meet your Muse Exhibit: during regular museum hours, Cummings Center

Letter of intent deadline: Monday, October 7, 2019 extended to October 21

Submission deadline: Sunday, January 19, 2020

Winners announced: Friday, February 21, 2020

Intersections is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC).