B24: Wiregrass Biennial showcases exceptional work from the region’s contemporary artists, illustrating the South’s rich cultural heritage. The juried exhibition encourages innovative and progressive work that utilizes a variety of art forms and media and will feature paintings, sculptures as well as mixed media, new media and installation art.
The Wiregrass Biennial is a juried exhibition open to all artists living and working in the South over 18 years of age. Eligible states include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. All work must be original and completed within the last three years. We are seeking innovative and progressive work that utilizes a diversity of art forms and techniques.
Eligibility
Open to artists living in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, WMA encourages innovative and progressive work that utilizes a diversity of art forms and media. Artists can submit up to three works. Work that predates 2020 will not be considered.
How to Submit
All submissions must be completed online, using ArtCall. Label all images with title and corresponding image list. The image list should include title, date, dimensions, and medium. Each submission must also be accompanied by an artist statement and resume. The museum will not accept original artwork, slides, master tapes, catalogues, or reviews.
For tips on photographing your work for use in an online call visit https://artcall.org/pages/tips-for-photographing-artwork-for-digital-submissions
Submissions will be due by Friday, February 16, 2024. There is no fee to submit work to B24: Wiregrass Biennial.
Review and Selection
Artists selected to participate in the exhibition will be contacted no later than April 19, 2024.
Selected works and delivery
All works must be professionally presented and ready to install by June 28, 2024. WMA will not mat, frame, or wire works for exhibition. Participating artists are responsible for the delivery of their work to the museum as well as pickup of the work at the close of the exhibition. All artwork must arrive with appropriate packaging for return pickup. The museum is not responsible for damage to artwork due to insufficient packaging. All artwork will be insured for the duration of the exhibition.
Exhibition dates are July 19 - September 28, 2024.
Awards
People’s Choice:
One (1) $1000 award for first place, one (1) $500 award for second place, and one (1) $500 award for third place.
Judge’s Choice:
One (1) $1000 award. There will also be one (1) $1,000 award for an Alabama artist.
Terms and Conditions
The Wiregrass Museum of Art reserves the right to photograph and reproduce chosen works publication, publicity, and educational purposes. Participation in this exhibition shall be an agreement on the part of the artist to these conditions. The museum reserves the right to exclude works submitted without appropriate preparation (documentation, mounting hardware, suitable frame/mat, etc.), or which are damaged or incomplete. The museum is not responsible for the safekeeping of any works left in its care ninety (90) days after the close of the exhibition.
Tips for using this site:
1. You will need to create a profile with a user login and a password.
2. You will receive a prompt that says you have 24 minutes to complete your registration. Don't worry. Your information will be saved. You can log in again to edit, change or complete your information at any time prior to the submission deadline.
3. Artcall.org will send you a confirmation email once you register for the B24: Wiregrass Biennial. Check your "spam" or "junk" folder if you don't receive confirmation.
3. When you are ready to submit, have your artwork information ready to enter, including your image file.
Here is a quick tutorial you can watch to help with the submission process. Open this video in YouTube for better viewing quality.
