31st Annual Juried Art Exhibition

Exhibit: April 4 - June 5, 2025

Art Barn School of Art announces its 31st annual Juried Art Exhibition, a long-standing exhibition, with a purpose to promote the creation and recognition of original, quality, 2-dimensional works of art, as well as ceramic arts. The exhibition attracts entries from established and aspiring artists from Northwest Indiana, Chicago suburbs and Southwest Michigan and beyond.

We have assembled a diverse team of jurors who will bring expertise to the selection process and ensure the highest standards and integrity. All jurors are working and teaching artists, and whose experiences align directly with our educational mission:
Betty Carr, an upcoming Guest Artist and master painter in the American Impressionist Society.
Sarah Rehmer, a previous Guest Artist and Chicago-based encaustic artist.
Amy Palatnick (Amy the Potter), a California-based potter and online instructor.

Deadline: February 26, 2025

Eligibility

The exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and up and living in the United States.
All entries must be of original design and personal execution.
2-Dimensional Media: May include, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography and/or printmaking.
Ceramic Arts Media: Works must be primarily composed of ceramic, may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional. Only single pieces of artwork accepted (no sets).

Awards

Art Barn provides numerous purchase and merit awards totaling $5,000. We wish to thank the many individuals and businesses who sponsor or contribute to these cash awards. Their generosity directly supports working artists, such as yourself.
Best of Show - $500
Merit Awards - in various values from $20 - $300
Purchase Awards - in amounts of $300, $400 or $500
Jan Sullivan Emerging Artist Award - $200 (artists between the ages of 18-25 are eligible)

All proceeds generated from this exhibition, aside from awards, support Art Barn School of Art educational programs and exhibitions.

About Art Barn School of Art

The Art Barn fosters art education and cultural access for residents, businesses, and partners in the community. The mission of the Art Barn School of Art is to inspire creativity across generations by providing an inclusive, nature-based space where artists of all skill levels can explore, experiment and grow through the arts. Our vision is to become a renowned destination for arts education and creative exploration in Northwest Indiana and beyond, where people of all ages and skill levels can immerse themselves in art and nature. Visit artbarnschool.org