Artwork submissions are being sought for inclusion in an exhibit at the Kentucky Capitol later this year.
“As we begin to put the pandemic behind us and more of our people visit the Capitol, they are able to see their stories and their communities represented through the amazing art of their fellow Kentuckians,” Gov. Andy Beshear said in a news release on Wednesday. “Every day, as I walk the halls of this building, I am inspired by the spirit of Kentucky that these artworks have captured.”
Selected artworks will be displayed for a six-month rotation in the Capitol and on the Team Kentucky Digital Art Gallery, where the artists can provide additional information.
The next round of art will be displayed from Jan. 1 to June 30.
The works of two local residents are currently on display in the inaugural exhibition, which will run until Dec. 31. The pieces were created by Hopkinsville artist Jennifer Bowman, who recently led a group of students in the creation of a downtown mural, and Linda Pierce, a Louisville native and professional artist in Hopkinsville.
Artworks for consideration should be submitted online by Nov. 29.
The governor and First Lady Britainy Beshear announced the creation of the exhibit earlier this year.
“I have seen the transformative power of art and witnessed how it has helped so many young people to reflect and to heal,” Britainy Beshear said in the release. “But art helps all of us – young and old alike. Whether it’s creating it or viewing it, art is a powerful tool to help us see the beauty in our world and in each other.”
Art submission requirements
- Artists may submit two artworks for consideration but must complete separate applications for each.
- Artworks must be a minimum size of 18-by-20 inches (including frame) and cannot exceed 48 inches in width. The maximum allowable depth is 4 inches and the maximum weight is 25 pounds.
- Artworks should be framed if practicable.
- Artworks can be landscape, portrait or abstract.
- The following information should be included with your submission: your name; address, including city and county; phone number; email; title of artwork; and size of artwork (including frame). You can also include the URL if you have a website where your art is displayed.
- Artists also can note whether the artwork is for sale. Artworks will not be sold as part of the Team Kentucky Gallery, but interested buyers will be able to contact artists for information about a sale once the artwork is returned.
Julia Hunter is the engagement editor for Hoptown Chronicle. Reach her at julia@hoptownchronicle.org.
