Artists in North Richland Hills and the surrounding area are invited to submit work for an exciting exhibition to be presented before and during a September 29, 2022 concert by the Texas Guitar Society, which will be held at the Grand Hall at NRH Centre, 6000 Hawk Avenue, 76180. The artwork that will be exhibited for two hours that evening will become an intrinsic part of the guitar performance, representing the deep connection that visual art and music share. The artwork will be presented as a part of the performance and will be featured in a pre-concert reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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SUBMIT WORK BY EMAIL BETWEEN JUNE 15 & AUGUST 17, 2022

 

 “The Art of Music” is a micro exhibition featuring works that will be limited to 10 selected artists. You are invited to submit one sample of your best work with a theme of music. All types of mediums will be considered, including paintings, drawings, photography, prints, fabric, and sculpture. Whether your work is abstract or figurative, we look forward to showcasing the best in our area’s area visual arts talent.

 

The ten artists selected for the show will have the opportunity to attend an artist’s reception on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. The reception will be followed immediately by a one-hour concert featuring three classical guitarists from the Texas Guitar Society.

 

Artists are encouraged to invite family and friends to the reception and concert, both of which are free and open to the public. The artwork will be displayed in the stage area and will be featured as a part of the musical performance that evening.  

 

There is no fee to submit work for this exciting show and no commission will be taken by the gallery on any sales. The exhibition event will be fun and fast, and the art standards will be high.  Artists are invited to submit one work each for consideration – so send in your best! 

 

 

WHAT TO SUBMIT

 

Two dimensional artwork with a musical theme (Paintings, drawings, etc.): 

 

Including:  paper, board, canvas, fabric, metal, or plastic.  Oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil, graphite, torn paper/fabric, etc. as well as mixed media, photography, and digital output accepted. All two dimensional work must weigh under 50 lbs. and can be no larger than 6ft. by 6 ft. Artwork will not be accepted unless the artist has the work framed and ready to hang securely with picture hanging wire.

 

Three dimensional artwork with a musical theme (sculpture, pottery, etc.):

 

Including: fabric wall hangings, wood, fiberglass, glass, plastic, plaster, stone and metal. Must weigh under 50 lbs. and be ready to hang or placed. Pedestals for sculpture, pottery and jewelry will be provided. 

 

 

WHO CAN SUBMIT WORK 

Artists aged 16 and up.

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QUESTIONS? CALL SARAH AT (817) 427-6614

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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR WORK 

 

Be sure that the work you submit by photo is ready to be exhibited (framed, ready to hang). 

Although North Richland Hills is dedicated to freedom of artistic expression,

works that contain nudity, profanity or otherwise objectionable or inflammatory content will not be accepted.

 

 

SUBMIT YOUR WORK BY EMAIL:

Please email to sgreen@nrhtx.com:

 

In the email Subject Line please write “Art Submission” and your name 

In the body of the email please include:

1. A photo of your artwork (Photos cannot be larger than 6 MB)

2. Your name and the city that you currently live in

3. Name of artwork 

  4.  Medium (i.e. oil on canvas, pencil on paper, etc.)

  5.  Dimensions (size) of your work 

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Your phone number and email so we can contact you if your work is selected to hang in the show.

Please do not submit original artwork. Email photo submissions only.

 

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS  WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022 at 4 p.m.

  

ARTISTS SELECTED FOR THE SHOW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2022