Benton Spring/Summer 2024

Call for Artists

Venue

Entry Fees

• AAWS Members may submit up to 6 artworks, with possible selection of up to 4 pieces.
• $20 per artist for up to 6 works per artist

Entry Requirements

• You must be a member of Associated Artists to participate.
• All work will be considered, but at the Benton, we are looking for fairly large work, so there are not specific height and width limits, but no piece should exceed 50 pounds in weight.
• All work must be framed in a professional manner with no visible staples or unpainted canvas.
• Works on paper should be protected by glass or plexiglass.
• All 2-dimensional fine art media accepted for selection but respect the basic guidelines of the BENTON: No nudes, and nothing controversial, i.e., nothing political religious, or potentially offensive to members of the general public.
• All work entered must be original art and cannot have been displayed in the BENTON previously, but previously entered/not selected work can be entered again.
• Printed reproductions of paintings and drawings will not be exhibited.
• Hand-pulled prints, original digital prints and photographs are all acceptable.
• All work must be the exhibitor’s original idea and be created by the exhibitor.

Sales

Virtual Gallery/Promotional Images

Method of Selection

Artist Notification

Delivery of Accepted Art

Artwork Pick-up

Insurance

Membership Renewal

Questions

Tips for submitting images

• Crop your image to only show your artwork, not the background.
• Make sure your images are not blurry or distorted.
• If possible, take photos of your work when it is not behind glass to prevent reflections.

Benton Convention Center

• The Benton Convention Center is located at 301 West 5th Street, at the corner of Cherry Street in downtown Winston-Salem.
• PARKING – The parking garage on Cherry Street between 5th and 6th Streets, opposite the Benton, is the best and easiest way to access the Benton Convention Center when delivering and picking up your art. The 3rd level walkway over Cherry Street from the garage to the Benton brings you right into the Salem Foyer, main floor, where we hang our work. Park on the 3rd level or use the garage elevator from other levels. The doors at this entrance will be open for delivery and pick up, but the other doors to the Benton may be locked.
• Street parking is available but may be hard to find. There is a loading zone in front of the main entrance for short-term unloading only. Wherever you park on the street, come through the main entrance at 5th and Cherry Street and walk all the way to the back of the Salem Foyer, towards the 6th Street windows, which is where the AAWS walls are located. The 5th and Marshall Street side doors MAY be open but are not always unlocked. If you enter there, head toward the main entrance and proceed as above. Again, the main doors may be locked.