PLAYFUL

Arc Gallery's 2027 national juried exhibition seeks light-hearted, lively, spontaneous work exploring play, amusement, wit, grown-up mischief, and child-like wonder. Three works judged the most imaginative interpretations will each receive a $250 award, ribbon, certificate, and exhibition catalogue; all selected work will appear in the catalogue.

Playfulness, creative play, grown-up mischief, amusement, wit, and child-like wonder, taking inspiration from Claes Oldenburg.

Open to artists residing in the United States. Accepted categories include photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fibre art, and artist books. Jewellery, video, film, performance, and works requiring an external power source are not accepted. Entry costs $35 for one to three images, with a maximum of two entries per artist. Three works judged the most imaginative interpretations of the theme will each conditionally receive $250, a juror's award ribbon, a recognition certificate, and the show catalogue; all selected gallery and online work will appear in the exhibition catalogue.