Calls for Art 2024
We welcome your submissions to the following shows throughout the year. Pieces are due at OAC the weekend before show open. When ready, registration forms will be added online, or simply fill one out when you drop off your work. Some shows, such as the Juried Show, will have different requirements or entry fees, which will be updated as information is available. Work will be reviewed upon submission, and must be exhibit-ready. See show application forms for specific details of entry and participation.
Artists are welcome to apply for a FEATURED ARTIST spot in our North Hall at any point during the year, when space is available. Contact Julie Pierce at gallery@oliverart.org for more information. To propose an exhibition in our Fisher Room Gallery or our Beck and Borwell Galleries, please use this form.
Watch this space as we will make updates and additions frequently throughout the year!
If you have questions, please contact Julie Pierce at gallery@oliverart.org
All details are subject to change at the discretion of OAC.
Plein Air Frankfort 2024:
Plein Air Frankfort 2024
Battle of the Brushes Painting Event
September 21, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Plein Air Frankfort sparks up at 9:00 am at the Oliver Art Center on the shores of Betsie Bay. Get into the creative flow, and battle for glory (and prize money)! Your mission: capture the charm of Frankfort’s Victorian houses, the sun-kissed Lake Michigan Beach, or the majestic sailboats in the harbor – any view of your choice that highlights Frankfort. The choice is yours, but choose wisely: the spoils await at our evening reception, exhibit, and live auction. This fun event will include coffee and breakfast treats, and a VIP reception in our Beck Gallery. Artists will check in by 9:00 am to get their canvases stamped, and then will head out to create their masterpieces. All work must be framed and returned by 3:00pm to Oliver Art Center for judging. Doors will open again for the reception at 5:00pm.
How to participate:
Artist registrations must be submitted by September 14, 2024 at 11:59 PM EDT.
Registration fees are $40 per artist, or $30 if you are a current OAC member.
Registration is non-refundable.
Each artist can submit one entry to be judged in our award presentation.
If you wish to create additional works, those may be eligible for display sale in our evening exhibit.
Artists set their retail prices and will retain 60% of the realized price.
Artwork Requirements:
We accept a variety of media – acrylic, watercolor, pastel, oil, ink, pencil – some combination – whatever you want to use to complete a finished plein air work!
Submitted art must be framed and have gallery wire ready for hanging.
Please limit finished size to no more than 24″ on any side.
REGISTER BELOW TO PARTICIPATE
OAC MEMBER REGISTRATION
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Registrants will receive detailed information via email prior to the event. For questions, please contact us at 231-352-4151.
FISHER ROOM – UPCOMING FEATURES:
Transfiguration: The Art of Upcycling – The Fisher Room, October 11 – November 8
Trash to treasure! Transfiguration, a special exhibition presented in conjunction with several regional art centers, showcases artists who breathe new life into the discarded. Get ready for surprising and detailed works of art made from everyday objects most of us wouldn’t give a second glance.
Dropoff: Saturday, October 5 (10:30am-3:30 pm), and Sunday, October 6 (12:30-3:30pm)
Pickup: Wednesday and Thursday, November 6 & 7 (10:30-3:30pm)
OAC Winter Member Show 2024
Featuring work by current Oliver Art Center members in all media, this exhibit will run from December 6, 2024 – January 3, 2025 in the Beck and Borwell galleries and South Exhibit Hall.
Entry Fees: Free to current OAC members
Drop Off: November 30, 2024, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Pre-registration is not required. You can update your membership online or in person now, or at drop-off. Current members are those who have paid membership dues within the last twelve months.
Exhibition Closes: January 3, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Pick Up of unsold artwork: January 4, 2025 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Watch this space for application forms.
Winter Market at OAC
The Winter Market at OAC will feature small works of art, fine crafts, and gift-appropriate items for sale in our Fisher Room holiday display November 9th, 2024 through the end of the year.
Participating artists will receive our standard Gift Shop commission of 60% of retail. You will set your retail price.
Artists please apply here.
Artists: Subscribe to our email list to receive exhibition information and calls for art in advance!