East Hartford Public Library's Call for Artists!

East Hartford, CT - The East Hartford Public Library is looking for local artists to participate in the library’s first-ever sponsored summer art show, to be held at the Selden Brewer House on Saturday, July 16 from 1 – 4 PM.

Entry information:

This exhibit is open to all artists, in all mediums. Works must be signed by the artist, and suitably framed and wired for hanging. Wrapped canvases are acceptable. Works on paper must be under plexiglass. Sculptures may not weigh more than 50 pounds. Each artist may show a maximum of three pieces. Artists should plan to stay with their work for the duration of the show.

Click here to fill out an entry form, or pick one up in hard copy at the East Hartford Public Library reference desk. There is no fee for entry. Entry deadline is Monday, July 11 at 5 PM. Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of receipt of your entry. No last-minute entries will be accepted. Participating artists will be announced by press release on Thursday, July 14.

Event details:

At 1:00 PM the Historical Society of East Hartford will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the rose garden, and from 2 - 4 PM members will be offering free tours of the Brewer House concurrent with the art show. Prizes for the art show will be awarded at 3:30 PM.

The Selden Brewer House is located at the intersection of Main and Naubuc Avenues in East Hartford. In the event of inclement weather, the art show will be moved indoors to the Raymond Library, and the Brewer House rose garden dedication and tours will be rescheduled at a later date.

Awards:

The Best of Show award winner will receive a $500 Purchase Award, sponsored by the East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts. The Purchase Award winner will become part of the East Hartford Public Library art collection. For more information on criteria for the purchase award, visit the library’s website. Additional awards will be announced at the art show.