SHI EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR JURIED ART COMPETITION
March 5, 2014
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has extended the application deadline for the 2014 Juried Art Competition and Show to April 7, 2014. Artists may submit up to 3 pieces for review. Jurors select artwork based on high quality and integrity of Northwest Coast art in three categories: customary, customary-inspired, and 2D formline design. Selected artwork will be on display during Celebration (June 11-14) and eligible for prizes.
SHI will make the following awards for best of show and in three categories:
Best of Show: $1500
Customary Northwest Coast Art
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
Customary-Inspired Northwest Coast Art
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
2-D Formline Design
1st Place: $1000
2nd Place: $750
3rd Place: $500
Artists will be notified if their piece is accepted into the show by April 16. All pieces must be received at SHI by April 30. Artists' questions should be directed to Davina Cole at davina.cole@sealaska.comor 907-586-9230.
Sealaska Heritage Institute was founded in 1980 to promote cultural diversity and cross-cultural understanding. The institute is governed by a Board of Trustees and guided by a Council of Traditional Scholars. Its mission is to perpetuate and enhance Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska.
CONTACT: Rosita Worl, SHI President, 907.463.4844.
