Rock Paper Scissors Art Exhibition (Bristol, RI) – Call For Artists
[Side Arts Certified Sponsored Listing] The Bristol Art Museum (BAM) announces a call for artists for a national juried exhibition focused on paper, Rock Paper Scissors.
This exhibition draws inspiration from the classic game, translating its playful rivalry into the realm of art. In the game, rock beats scissors, paper beats rock, and scissors beat paper. In this exhibition, paper takes center stage. This national call invites artists to explore materials and artistic processes that reflect the hard, composite, and delicate. Works may incorporate paper as a medium or subject and engage with broader themes of strength, fragility, and transformation. Playful experimentation and innovative approaches will unify the exhibit, welcoming all styles – from non-objective to abstracted realism.
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Enter by: 20 December 2024
On View: Sunday, February 9 – Friday, April 4, 2025
Reception: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rock Paper Scissors – Artist Benefits
- Juried Selection by Esteemed Juror: The exhibition will be curated by Toby Sisson, a respected artist and educator with expertise in studio art. Toby Sisson earned her M.F.A. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and is an Associate Professor and Director of the Studio Art Program at Clark University in Massachusetts. Having work juried by an esteemed professor and program director provides valuable exposure and enhances artists’ portfolios.
- Cash Awards: Participants will have a chance to win cash awards totaling $1000, recognizing artistic excellence and innovation.
- Publicity and Promotion: The exhibit will be promoted through various channels, offering participating artists additional exposure through the museum’s website, social media, press releases, and printed materials.
- Artistic Exploration: This exhibition encourages artists to push creative boundaries, inviting experimentation with materials and concepts related to strength, fragility, and transformation – a unique platform to explore the versatility of paper as both medium and metaphor.
- Enhance CV and Exhibition History: Being part of a juried exhibition strengthens an artist’s exhibition record and CV, adding credibility and recognition that can open doors to future opportunities.
About Bristol Art Museum
Founded in 1964 and located in the historic seaside town Bristol, Rhode Island, the Bristol Art Museum is dedicated to championing contemporary living artists by creating dynamic spaces for artistic expression and public engagement. They offer a platform where both emerging and established artists can share their work with diverse audiences, fostering a lively dialogue around current themes, materials, and perspectives in contemporary art. BAM is unique in its commitment to celebrating living artists, providing them with visibility and resources to expand their impact within the art community and beyond.
For more information, contact bristolartmuseum.art@gmail.com