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Artwork tilted "Lady of the Dead", by Aileen Ruiz


First place $150 - Second Place $100 - Third Place $50 - Honorable Mentions $25

Entry Requirements

  • The contest is open to both MJC students and community members.
  • Artwork must be Day of the Dead themed. It doesn't have to be traditional but it must somehow relate to the theme of the show.
  • All mediums are accepted: Drawing, Painting, Mix Media, Graphic Design, Photography and Sculpture.
  • There is a $5 entry fee per artwork submission.
  • All submissions must be ‘show’ ready to hang for exhibit. All 2D work should be framed, canvas stretched on a wooden frame does not need to be.
  • Submission forms will be available during drop off. Information needed: name of artwork, materials used, year completed, name of artist, phone number and email address.

Dates

  • Drop off artwork at the MJC Art Gallery for judging: Monday October 12th to Thursday October 15th
  • 11:00AM-4:00PM, Friday October 16th 3:00PM-6:00PM and Saturday October 17th 11:00AM-1:00PM. Notification of artwork accepted to show by email: Sunday October 18th.
  • Pick up of artwork not accepted into show: Wednesday October 21st-Thursday October 22nd 11:00AM-4:00PM.
  • Exhibition dates: The show will run from October 19th-November 6th, open Monday-Friday 11:00AM-4:00PM. Reception: Thursday November 5th 5:30PM-7:30PM, award presentation 6:00PM.
  • Pick up of artwork: Monday November 9th-Thursday November 12th 11:00AM-4:00PM and Friday November 13th 3:00PM-7:00PM.

If you have any questions email Chelsea Gilmore at gilmorec@yosemite.edu