ART OF THE HILLS 2024
Berkshire Museum is proud to announce the bi-annual celebration of the history of art-making in the Berkshires and surrounding areas. Details for submission of works can be found below.
GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSION
- All artists 18 years and older residing within an approximate 60-mile radius of Berkshire Museum are welcome to submit an application.
- Eligible submissions: Two-dimensional work includes painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and photography; three-dimensional work includes sculpture of all media. 2-D work may not exceed 288 total linear inches (including framing). 3-D submissions over 100 lbs. must be installed by the artist and should not exceed a 48” x 48” x 48” footprint. Maximum weight for 3-D sculptures is 500 lbs. Video work will be reviewed but limited to available monitors at the time of the exhibition. 2-D work must be delivered ready to hang.
- The jurors reserve the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented, or any work appearing not to correspond to the entry image.
- Artists may enter up to three works completed after January 2020.
- The exhibition will be accessible during normal business hours from October 5th to January 5th, 2024. Artists are responsible for timely local drop-off and pick-up of their work. Works not picked up by January 19, 2025, will be considered abandoned. Berkshire Museum will not ship work back to the artist.
- Berkshire Museum reserves the right to photograph and video any submitted work for documentary, educational, and publicity purposes.
- Receipt of the completed application form constitutes your agreement with all conditions established in the prospectus.
- Berkshire Museum will insure artworks for the artist’s commercial value upon receipt of the work, and through the duration of the exhibit.
- Artworks created using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) will not be accepted.
TIMELINE & IMPORTANT DATES
- May 1, 2024: Application opens
- July 14, 2024: Application deadline
- August 30, 2024: Notification of acceptance via email
- September 16 – 27, 2024: Works delivered to Berkshire Museum
- October 4, 2024: Opening Reception & Award Ceremony, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- October 5, 2024 – January 5, 2025: Exhibition on view
- January 6 – 10, 2025: Artists to pick up works at Berkshire Museum