Entries now being accepted for second juried original arts competition at Hylton Center

Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas is conducting its Second Annual Juried Exhibition to celebrate the region’s vibrant visual arts community.

Artists from across Virginia are invited to submit up to two original works of art to the Hylton Center between Feb. 1, 2015 and April 1, 2015. A distinguished panel of judges will jury submissions and choose the top entries to be exhibited in the Hylton Center’s Buchanan Partners Art Gallery from May 17, 2015 to June 28, 2015.

Along with the honor of being chosen to exhibit, the awards will be announced at a reception on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. Award recipients will receive a certificate and a cash prize, and the winner of “Best in Show” will have the opportunity to exhibit his or her work in a solo exhibition at the Buchanan Partners Art Gallery during the 2015-2016 season.

For submission guidelines or to apply for the Second Annual Juried Exhibition, visit http://hyltoncenter.org/gallery/juried.html Conta.ct Briton Camphouse, gallery coordinator, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information or with questions. The Buchanan Partners Art Gallery is generously supported by Buchanan Partners and Wegmans.

Cash Prizes
Best of Show - $500
Best Runner-Up - $250
Honorable Mention (3 awards) - $125

Timeline
Submissions will be accepted from Feb. 1, 2015 to April 1, 2015 ($35 per application)
Selected exhibiting artists and award winners will be notified on April 27, 2015
Exhibition runs from May 17, 2015 to June 28, 2015
Reception held on Thursday, June 11, 2015 from 6-8 p.m.

Categories and Descriptions of Accepted Art
Ceramics – clay earthenware, porcelain, terracotta or stoneware
Drawing – dry media
Fiber – batik, bookmaking, papermaking, quilting, weaving, etc. (excludes clothing)
Glass – does not include jewelry
Jewelry and Wearable Art
Furniture
Mixed Media (2D or 3D)
Painting – must be original work
Printmaking – must be original and hand-pulled by submitting artist
Photography – must be original work
Sculpture – can be made of found objects. Medium includes wood, marble, stone, etc.

Hylton Performing Arts Center is located on George Mason University’s Prince William Campus at 10960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, Va., 20110. Free parking is available in the lot next to the Hylton Center. For more information, visit HyltonCenter.org.