Call for Emerging Artist Solo Exhibit – Foundry Art Centre – St. Charles, MO

CALL FOR SOLO EXHIBITION PROPOSALS FOR EMERGING ARTIST SERIES

AT THE FOUNDRY ART CENTRE

 

St. Charles, MO – The Foundry Art Centre is now accepting proposals for a rotation of solo exhibitions by promising emerging artists. The Emerging Artist series provides a venue, the Ameristar Gallery at the Foundry Art Centre, for early-career artists to show their work to a regional audience. The ideal Emerging Artist would be out of school (not a student) and would not yet achieved significant recognition for his or her work. Proposals must include 10-12 images of a cohesive body of work, an artist statement, and an artist bio. There is no fee to submit artwork proposals in the Emerging Artist series and this opportunity is available to artists 18 years and older, worldwide. The deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, July 1, 2016. Selected proposals will be assigned exhibition dates upon completion of the jurying process. For complete guidelines and to apply, visit www.foundryartcentre.org.

 

 

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About the Foundry Art Centre

The Foundry Art Centre is a fine arts gallery overlooking the Missouri River at 520 North Main Center in historic Saint Charles, Missouri. The not-for-profit centre features state-of-the-art exhibition spaces hosting juried exhibitions of national and international artists. The mezzanine level of the FAC features 20 working artist studios where visitors can watch the creative process and interact with local artists. Located along the Grand Hall are a children’s gallery where kids can create and explore different artistic activities, a gallery for emerging artists that doubles as meeting space, and a gift shop featuring local artists. The Grand Hall may be rented for events such as weddings and receptions, as well as corporate events like fundraisers and holiday parties. Hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 10am – 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For more information, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.