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Audubon Artists, Inc.
Audubon Artists, Inc.

81st Annual Exhibition

November 4 – 25, 2023 Art League of Long Island, Dix Hills, NY
Deadline was September 8th. Open to Members and Non-Members.
The Country Was Cheering by Lisa Palombo
The Country Was Cheering by Lisa Palombo

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Deadline for entry was September 8, 2023

In-Person Exhibit 

November 4th, 2023 through November, 25th 2023

Art League of Long Island
107 E Deer Park Road
Dix Hills, NY 11746

Online Exhibit

November 12th, 2023 through November 12th, 2024

Awards

$20,000 in cash & merchandise awards

Entry Fee

  • 1 Entry per Artist
  • $50 per Entry (non-refundable)
  • 1 Work per Entry

Juror of Awards

To be announced

Exhibit Entrants Requirements

  1. Renew or register membership and pay dues at audubonartists.org.
    Elected Member Dues are $70; Associate Dues are $40. 
    All Member Dues for the July 1, 2023–June 30, 2024 fiscal year must be paid to participate in the show. 
  2. Submissions must be made online at ShowSubmit.com Submit your original high quality Image file. You do not need to resize it or rename it. 
  3. Elected and Honorary Members are Jury Free
    * Elected members are subject to jury if the entry is not in their designated medium category. 
  4. To enter on behalf of an Artist go to ShowSubmit, enter the Artist’s email address or a unique email address, if they don’t have one, to create their account and proceed with the submission and payment process. 

Eligibility

  • All dues and arrears must be paid by September 1st.
  • Any entry received after Friday, September 8, 2023 will not be processed.
  • This is an Elected, Honorary, Associate, and Non-Members show.
  • Entries from NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS are welcome.
  • Elected and Honorary Members are Jury Free*
    Elected members are subject to jury if the entry is not in their designated medium category. 
  • All artist entrants must reside in the USA.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.

Eligible Work

  • All work by the artist must be original, created within the last 5 years, and not previously exhibited in any Audubon Artists Exhibit.
  • Accepted media: Aquamedia, Collage & Mixed Media, Graphics, Oils/Acrylics, Pastels, Sculpture
  • Computer generated art, photography or class work will not be accepted.
  • No digital artwork.
  • All work must be for sale (No NFS or POR) and priced realistically.

2D work

  • One JPEG image, maximum 30" in height and width, including frame.
  • Works must be properly prepared for hanging (NO sawtooth hangers!)
  • Mats must be neutral or black.

3D work

  • Two JPEG images of the same work with different views for Sculpture in the Round, maximum 15" length and width, 30" height
  • Maximum weight 50 lbs.
  • Pedestals provided by ALLI
Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Audubon Quality Standards

  • Photograph all art without a frame, mat, glass, or objects in the background.
  • Work should be well-lighted and in sharp focus.
  • Sculpture should be photographed on a neutral background.
Any work not meeting Audubon quality standards will not be accepted. Jurors’ decisions are final, and acceptance into the exhibit is not guaranteed. All fees are non-refundable.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.

No Commission will be taken by Audubon Artists Inc. on any sale for the 2023 Online and In-Person Exhibition. Any communication on selling work on this exhibition must be handled by the Artist/Seller and the Buyer. Audubon Artists Inc. will not be involved. The Artists’ email address will appear below their work if agreed to in the ShowSubmit Entry Form.

Media/Press Releases

Audubon Artists and ALLI reserve the right to use exhibited digital images for accepted and exhibited works submitted to Audubon Artists Inc. for documentary and promotional purposes. By participating in the Audubon Artists Annual Exhibition, you agree that Audubon Artists and ALLI may reproduce, distribute, and publicly display all exhibitor/member art images in all media (including but not limited to the newsletter, electronic media, and the website) that have been submitted to Audubon Artists and that this art society may use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly display your name, likeness, image, and photos of you for advertising and promotional purposes.

Liability

All entries accepted for the in-person exhibition will be handled with great care. Audubon Artists and ALLI will not be responsible for loss or damage.

Questions

Please refer questions regarding your artwork or this prospectus to
[email protected]

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on September 29, 2023.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

Image and Filename Specifications

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

  • You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
  • After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (September 8, 2023.)
  • Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
  • Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

Support

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.