Arts center seeks entries for Delta exhibit

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Arts Center in Little Rock is accepting entries for the 60th annual Delta Exhibition, which will be on display May 25 through Aug. 26. The deadline to submit entries is Feb. 16.

Showcasing artists living and working in Arkansas and its border states, the annual Delta Exhibition presents a vision of contemporary art in the American South. Founded in 1958, the exhibition provides a unique snapshot of the Delta region and features work in all media. The exhibition reflects the region’s strong traditions of craftsmanship and observation, combined with an innovative use of materials and an experimental approach to subject matter.

“As one of the most anticipated Arkansas Arts Center events of the year, the 60th annual Delta Exhibition will offer a unique look of the artistic talent located in the Delta region,” said

Todd Herman, Arkansas Arts Center executive director. “This exhibition gives artists the opportunity to lead and inspire their communities through art, education and cultural excellence.”

The competition is open to all artists who live in or were born in one of the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. All work must be completed during the past two years and must not have been exhibited previously at the Arkansas Arts Center.

A guest juror will select the artworks to be exhibited, as well as recipients of a $2,500 Grand Award and two $750 Delta Awards. Additionally, a $250 Contemporaries Delta Award will be selected by the Contemporaries, an auxiliary membership group of the Arkansas Arts Center.

Artists may enter their information and upload images of their work at Arkansas ArtsCenter.org/delta by Feb. 16. The entry fee is $20 for one entry and $10 for each additional entry. Artists may submit up to three entries. Notifications will be mailed March 9, and all accepted work must be received by April 13. Artists will be responsible for all shipping arrangements.

For more information, call (501) 372-4000 or visit Arkansas ArtsCenter.org.