Latrobe Art Center is calling for artists ages 3 and up to submit entries in any medium to our annual Open Show!

At Latrobe Art Center we believe in “Art for All”—art for artists of all ages and experience levels. We want artists, aspiring or experienced, to showcase their work for the Greater Latrobe community and the southwestern Pennsylvanian region.

Applicants to our Open Show do not have to be a member or Gallery Participant at Latrobe Art Center—they just have to love creating art!

This show only accepts three entries per artist.

Awards*

Best in Show

Open Division: First Place ● Second Place ● Third Place  ● Honorable Mention

Awards of Distinction: Pencil/Ink ● Acrylic/Oil ● Watercolor ● Mixed/3D ● Photography

Amateur Artist Division

College Artist Division

Junior Artist Division

Young Artist Division

* Awards are given at the direction of the judge and are based on the number and quality of entries received in each category

Open Show Entries:

Now through May 24, 2024

Eligibility

• Open to all artists of ALL ages (3+).

• Each artist may submit up to three (3) original entries.

• All work must be the submitting artist’s own original design and concept, created independently and completed within the last five years. 

• Giclée or other reproductions of original artwork will not be accepted.

• All media is accepted and encouraged, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional.

   

Entry Categories

Categories for entry are as follows:

1. Open Division—original work and composition by an established artist.

2. Amateur Artist Division—an artist with little experience and who has not won any previous prizes in our annual show.

3. College Artist Division—any artist ages 18-21 who are currently enrolled in college (current student ID proof required).

4. Junior Artist Division—any artist ages 14-17.

5. Young Artist Division—any artist ages 3-13.

Juror of Awards

TBA

ID Cards

Artwork must be identified with the following information:

• Artist’s Name

• Address

• Email

• Title

• Medium

• Size

• Price

Entry Forms and Fees:

• Latrobe Art Center Gallery Participant—$25 for one—two entries; $30 for three entries.

• Nonmember—$35 for one—two entries; $40 for three entries.

• All Students—$5 for one—three entries.

Download the entry form HERE.

Physical entry forms and checks can be dropped off or mailed to the Latrobe Art Center at 819 Ligonier St., Latrobe, PA 15650.

OR

Register and pay online using one of the following links:

Delivery of Artwork

Artwork can be dropped off at the Latrobe Art Center on Wednesday, May 22 - Friday, May 24, 2024 between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Exhibition

This exhibition will be on display at the Latrobe Art Center and online at LatrobeArtCenter.org Monday, June 3 - Saturday, July 6, 2024. A Reception will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at the Latrobe Art Center. Awards will be presented at 6:00 p.m.

Artwork Pick-Up

All entries must be picked up at Latrobe Art Center on Monday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 10 between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Latrobe Art Center will not store artwork.

Sales

Generally, work submitted should be for sale. However, if you wish to exhibit pieces that you do not wish to sell, indicate “Not For Sale” with a zero for the price. A sales commission of 30% will be retained by Latrobe Art Center on all sales. All sales are handled by the staff of Latrobe Art Center.

Insurance

All artwork will be handled with care. Latrobe Art Center is not responsible for any damages.