Frequently Asked Questions

All Friends of the Hopkins Center for the Arts members are eligible. If you are not a member, you may become one when you submit your entry.

• Original work in all media is accepted but must have been completed within the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Center. Work is juried for entry, only work selected by the jurors will be displayed.
• Work must be delivered ready for installation - clean, undamaged and framed if meant to be framed. For wall-hung pieces, please attach a horizontal wire as the hanging mechanism as this permits us to attach the piece securely to the wall.
• Suites, diptychs, trtptychs, etc.: works including multiple objects will only be accepted if mounted in a single frame or on a common base or substrate. 
• Maximum Dimensions 6' x 6'
  
  
  
  

• With your convenience in mind, we are accepting submissions to the Juried Members’ Exhibition using an online submission process.
• Up to two works may be submitted for consideration. Unlike our spring members’ show when all work is exhibited, only artwork selected by the jurors from the entries will be displayed. Artwork accepted for the show will then be judged for cash awards.
• A nonrefundable entry fee of $15 for one piece and $20 for two pieces cover administrative costs and awards. If you need to become a member, you may include your membership fee when submitting your registration. ($39; $35 for people age 60 and over or full-time students). If paying by check, make payable to: Friends of Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA).

Important Dates:

• Visit: Fall Members' Juried Show
• PLEASE NOTE: This exhibition is a juried competition. Only work selected by the jurors from the entries electronically submitted will be displayed. Entry fees cover administrative costs and awards and are non-refundable.

• A jury will review electronically submitted work and choose pieces for the show.
• You will be notified by email if your work has been accepted . 
• Accepted work can be dropped off according to schedule
• A free, public opening reception will be held from 6 - 8 pm. Award presentation at 7 pm. 
• The show will remain open for public viewing free of charge during normal operation hours.
• You must pick up your artwork after the show closes on specified date. Work not picked up on time is subject to a storage fee of $5 per day.
• See Fall Members' Juried Exhibition for complete dates and times.