The Emerging Artist Exhibition is open to all Michigan visual artists age 16-54 who are embarking on their creative journey are encouraged to enter.

This exhibition opens on Friday, October 18th starting with a program featuring a working artist who will share the journey that lead them to turn their passions into a thriving profession. The program begins at 6:30 pm with award announcements and opening reception to follow at approximately 7:30 pm 

DEADLINES 

● Notify CREATIVE 360 of your intent to enter your work for adjudication at [email protected]

● Artwork must be received at Creative 360, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm between Oct. 3rd and Oct. 8th. Work will be evaluated for admission to the show by jurist Prof. Randal Crawford. Artists at a distance may submit images and applications via the email above. 

● You will be notified of acceptance into the show by Oct. 14th. 

● Artwork not accepted into the show must be picked up by Oct. 18th

● The exhibition opens on Friday, Oct 18th and ends Sunday, Nov. 24th with pick up Mon. & Tues. Nov. 25th and 26th between 9am and 4pm.  

RULES OF THE COMPETITION 

● Entries must be the work of an artist between the ages of 16-55. 

● Art must be original work by the artist (no kits, commercial patterns, etc). 

● 2D work and photography must be ready to hang (wire preferred).

● Works must have been created within the 24 months prior to the show and not previously exhibited in an art gallery (coffee houses and other small space displays are acceptable). 

● Each entry piece dropped off (limited to three per artist) must be clearly labeled with the title and artist’s name on the back of the artwork. 

PRIZES 

  $250 Best In Show / $100 Best 2D / $100 Best 3D / $100 Best Photography 

FEES & FINANCES 

● Entry fee is $20 per work, limited to three pieces. 

        ● If you choose to sell your work, Creative 360 will retain 40% of the sale price. 

  ● Employees and board members of Creative 360 are not eligible to win monetary prizes.