Call for Entries 2025 Small Works Exhibition: Dare to be Square-St. Paul, Minnesota

Number artworks per entry: 1

Submissions

Entries are accepted online only. Artwork images must be digital files only: 300 dpi, image 8” high, .jpg or .tif, the image file labeled with artist’s name, last name first and artwork title. (Example: Doe, Jane Multiflora Rose.jpg)

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ONLINE SUBMISSIONS: Log in to the ASBA website at www.asba-art.org. Click on "Enter an Exhibition" from the "Member Features Dashboard" or go to Enter Online for full instructions. Complete and submit the online entry, make your payment online by credit card. Once your entry is complete and submitted, you will receive an emailed confirmation.

Presentation

Artwork must be securely framed in the 12” x 12” specified frame, which is: Dick Blick “Essential Natural Wood Frame Kit” complete with plexi-glass (Dick Blick Item # 18862-1904). Artwork must be matted with white or off-white mat, tight-wired for hanging with D-rings. No saw-tooth or clip hangers. Artwork not meeting these standards will not be displayed. Remember to go to ASBA Website Sponsors page and access the Blick website from there.

Shipping Insurance

SHIPPING: 

Shipping address and instructions will be provided when entries close. Attach a copy of the entry form to the back of the painting. Artwork must arrive by October 1st, 2025. Please be sure to ship with plenty of extra time built in because of all the shipping delays we’ve been experiencing. No Styrofoam peanuts allowed. 

(INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: You may ship your artwork matted and unframed and we will frame it for you on site. Each international artist will be asked to reimburse ASBA $40 to cover the cost of frame and hardware.)

INSURANCE: The artist is responsible for insuring artwork. Neither the ASBA nor the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel will provide insurance, however, all reasonable care will be taken to protect the work.

Sale of Works

Artists may submit their Small Works entry for sale. Please specify sale information on the Small Works Exhibit Entry Form. A 30% donation to ASBA will be deducted from the sale price of any works sold during the conference.

Awards

Anne Marie Carney Award ($250) for someone who has never been in an ASBA Juried International Exhibition. Best in Show ($250) and Honorable Mentions selected by juror panel, People's Choice Award ($250) voted on by attendees.

Publicity

Your submitted images may be used in promotional, educational or interpretive materials, either in print or electronic media, before, during and after the exhibition.

Contact

Emmaline Nathans at programsandops@asba-art.org

Availability

The artist assures that artwork will be available for display. If the artist withdraws the artwork before the exhibition, the artist will not be eligible to show at any ASBA exhibit for the next two years. The artist must pick up the artwork before the close of the conference.