Art in the Wilds call for artists

Planning for the 2023 Art in the Wilds show is well underway and the deadline for artists to apply is fast approaching.

Applications are due March 1, 2023. Applications will be submitted to a panel of jurors that will be looking for quality work with a strong visual impact. Art in the Wilds works to provide a balanced show with a variety of media that represents the best of our region. New artists are encouraged to apply.

The 2023 Art in the Wilds event will be held Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25 and the show goes on rain or shine in the shade of Evergreen Park in Kane, PA.Artists may set up Friday evening and a reception for the artists follows.

To qualify for the show Art in the Wilds has some specific requirements regarding the types of work accepted. Only original hand-made work is eligible. Commercially or mass-produced items are not eligible.

Other items not accepted include items made from kits, commercial molds, logos or patterns, massproduced items. Also, at this time dried florals, calendars, personal care products and edible items are not accepted.

This year artists apply digitally through the Zapplication site which can be accessed from the Art in the Wilds website (www.artinthewilds.org) or directly at www.zapplication.org (search Art in the Wilds). In addition to basic information artists are asked for an artist statement describing their creative inspiration and their process, especially if their media is unique. Artists also submit seven hiqh quality photos of their work.

More information for artists can be found at http://www.artinthewilds.org/artist-info.html

Art in the Wilds is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductable. More information can be found at www.artinthewilds.org.