2024 SPOOKY SHOW

ARTSWIN’s Halloween-themed art exhibit

(All entries must be Pre-Registered) 

Concept

The Arts Council is all about Halloween, and we’re back with our annual Spooky Show this fall! Throughout October, our gallery will be packed with spooky, funny, and whimsical creations. We’ll fill our walls with eerie 2D scenes and spirits, but we also want our 3D artists to summon some creepy creatures to haunt the gallery for the season.

Non-Refundable Entry Fee

Members – FREE

Non-Members –$20

(one entry per artist)

Artist membership dues are $50 for a full year. Become a member online at https://www.artswin.org/members/

Awards and Juror

Third Place: $50

Second Place: $150

First Place: $300

The juror who decides awards for this exhibit will be announced later. 

Guidelines/Requirements

• All media in both 2D and 3D are acceptable. 
• Each artist may enter one piece. The Arts Council reserves the right to omit any work unsuitable for the gallery.
• In the spirit of Halloween, all entries must be spooky-themed. 
• Framed dimensions cannot exceed 60” in any direction. 3D work must be able to be lifted and moved through the gallery by the Arts Council staff. 
• Submissions must be appropriately matted, framed, and securely wired, and READY TO HANG AND DISPLAY. No sawtooth hangers – must be wired.
• All submitted art must have been completed within the last 2 years, and cannot have previously displayed in the Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation gallery during any exhibit.
• By registering, the artist agrees to the Arts Council’s Hold Harmless Policy and Sales Agreement.

How to Register and What to Expect

• Fill out the form on the last page of this document, and email it to [email protected], or mail it in a hard copy to 212 Main Street by the end of the day on September 25^th, or find a link to the online Google form here: https://www.artswin.org/gallery_calls/.
• All entries must be pre-registered by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25^th.
• After you are registered, you will drop your work off at 212 Main Street on Monday, September 30^th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• This exhibit is not juried for inclusion, but a juror will decide awards. 
• Questions about the exhibit can be sent to [email protected].

Calendar

• Registration Deadline: September 25^th by 11:59 p.m.

(Email [email protected]; Mail to 212 Main Street, Evansville, IN, 47708)

• Artwork drop off: September 30^th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

(at the Arts Council, 212 Main Street)

• Exhibit Dates: October 4^th through October 31^st
• Open House Reception with On the Roof concert (at 212 Main Street)

October 26^th, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., concert directly following

• Artwork Pick-up: Friday, November 1^st, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(at the Arts Council, 212 Main Street)