Rooted in Nature
Call To Art | Green Root Gallery
ROOTED IN NATURE
Explore the beauty of our planet with the Rooted in Nature-Themed Art Competition! Unleash your creativity by submitting artworks that capture the essence of nature, from breathtaking landscapes to vibrant ecosystems, flowers, plants, animals, birds, insects, marine life, or ecological awareness. Use your chosen medium to evoke the feelings, moods, and stories that nature inspires.
All 2D and 3D visual art is welcome (Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Digital, and Sculpture). Competition is open to artists in the St. Louis Metro Area (East & West), regardless of background, skill level, or style.
Opening Night: September 6
Curator : Tom Wodarczyk / Judge: Tom Dailey
Submissions Deadline – August 23
Run Of Exhibit : September 6-November 3, 2024
Submission is FREE! If you are juried/accepted into our exhibit, there is a $40 entry fee to show up to three pieces of artwork.
Limited amount of space for large works.
We are not accepting AI generated art at this time.
Original work only, no reproductions will be accepted.
2D artwork must be framed and wired for hanging. Sawtooth hangers are acceptable. Unframed (“gallery wrapped”) canvases are acceptable as long as they have painted sides or cleaned sides.
Green Root Gallerey does charge a commission on sales: 25%
Sculptures
Sculptures must be able to be safely displayed on a pedestal or be able to be hung on the wall. You may submit up to three pieces. Previously displayed artwork at our gallery is not eligible.
Due to the limitations of our space, no video or ceiling suspended work will be accepted.
All entries are subject to selection by Green Root Gallery. The gallery has the right to refuse any pieces at ‘Drop Off’ that do not meet the requirements.
Image Requirements
All entries must be submitted through our website entry form.
Artwork submitted must be a JPEG/JPG image.
Upon Acceptance
If accepted, artists must submit a $40 fee upon delivery of work for the exhibit. We accept cash or credit.
Accepted artists must allow us to use images of your work to promote the show on our social media accounts and website.
At drop off, please put a tag on the back of the piece(s) that include the artist name, title of the work and an email address or phone number.
Drop-Off Dates
Friday, August 30: 10am-4pm
Saturday, August 31: 10am-4pm
Sunday, September 1: 10am-2pm
Wednesday, September 4: 10am-2pm
Thursday, September 5: 10am-2pm
Prizes
A $250 cash prize will be awarded to the 1st place winner.
$150 for 2nd place & $100 for 3rd.
The first, second, and third place winners will receive recognition on the website’s front page, accompanied by a detailed article highlighting their artistic journey and creations.
Must be 18 or older to participate.