PART OF A WHOLE: 2/2 is the second in a two-part Dayton Society of Artists annual members’ exhibition. The call for art is open to DSA members in good standing and is open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. This year, members may drop off 1 piece that is guaranteed to be included in the exhibition with a $10 entry fee. The juror for the prizes is past president, Marsha Pippenger, and all artworks will be judged in person. Awarded prizes include: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, as well as 3 members receiving free entry to the annual spring juried show (no artists may win more than one prize). Members can apply for part 1 or 2, but not both exhibitions. SUBMITTING ARTWORK: Please submit your work on our website, www.daytondsa.org/calls, by Saturday, July 27th. Don’t like to submit online? Make and appointment with Jo at director@daytondsa.org and we can enter it together, plus you can leave the work at the gallery afterward! Appointments must be made on or before Saturday, July 27th. CALENDAR ¬ Art Drop off: Sun. July 28, 11-4 PM or Mon. July 29, 3-8 PM Exhibition Runs: Fri. Aug 2 – Sat. Aug. 24 Opening Reception: Fri. Aug 2, 5-8 PM. Awards announced around 6 PM. Art Pick up: Sun. Aug 25, 11-4 PM or Mon. Aug 26, 3-8 PM ENTRY FEES $10 for 1 piece in person by cash, check, or card when you drop off your work to the DSA. Become a member at daytondsa.org/becomeamember ABOUT THE JUROR
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The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present MIDWEST AMERICANA, a regional call for lens-based artwork. All artists, 18 years or older and living or working in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky are eligible for entry. Each piece must be lens-based (including but not limited to photography, computer edited photos, video, etc.) but may have other mediums or techniques incorporated into the work. Traditional and non-traditional approaches are welcome, and the medium may be interpreted broadly. Art should fit into the theme, Midwest Americana. Francis Schanberger will jury the entries and $1,000 will be awarded in prizes. CALENDAR Submissions Due: Mon, August 5, 2024 by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time Reception: Fri, September 13, 5-8 PM & Fri, October 4, 5-8 PM Exhibition Dates: Fri, September 13 – Saturday, October 26 ABOUT Dayton Society of Artists: The DSA is a non-profit, member-based organization. It was founded in 1938 and acquired a Victorian house in the 1960s, which was converted into a gallery. The DSA’s mission is to “connect, support, and educate artists and the community.” The DSA hosts various workshops and events throughout the year to fulfill its mission as well as hosts a variety of exhibitions.
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Midwest Americana: The DSA, along with local photography club, Tripod Camera Club will be holding an open call for work with the theme Midwest Americana. The American Midwest, a vast area ranging from Ohio to the Dakotas, is a region distinct from the rest of the United States. In a broad sense, the American Midwest is known for cornfields, state fairs, factory towns, and humble values. Too often, it is a region defined by what it lacks. Largely due to its geography—vast plains and lack of coastline and mountains—it is often dismissed as “flyover country.” However, the Midwest has a rich culture all its own. As a broad area of America, its large cities, small towns, and rural areas differ from the Southern states, the Eastern New England states, and the West in certain definable ways. It is an area with a distinctive culture, history, architecture, and industry. Beyond the stereotypical broad view, a closer look reveals that, though the Midwest has a certain cultural flavor, within that culture, much variety exists. This photographic exhibition seeks to explore the forgotten history of Midwest Americana. It includes, but goes beyond, a romantic view of rural farm life, small towns, and industry. It considers the realties of urban blight, poverty, and inequality while also celebrating the cultural and artistic diversity and accomplishments of this region through its cities, small towns, industry, rural areas, and people. Support for this 2024 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition was provided by FotoFocus. ENTRY FEES
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