Key Dates
July 19: Artists Notified (Selection July 12-19)
August 2: Paintings Delivered to Hendricks Live! between 10am and 5pm
August 6: Opening Night Reception & Awards Presentation at 7pm
September 21: Exhibit Closes
September 22: Painting Pickup at Hendricks Live! between 10am and 5pm
Eligible Submissions
Open to all artists over the age of 18 who live in Indiana. Each artist may submit up to TWO 2-D works which may not exceed 60 inches in any direction and may not exceed 50 pounds. Works must be original, completed in the last two years, and not previously exhibited in any regional judged or juried shows.
Ineligible Submissions
Works created in class or under the supervision of an instructor, copies of another artist’s work or published photographs, photography or digital art. Pieces previously submitted to Hendricks Live! Art Exhibition will not be accepted. This event is for painted submissions only. Pieces submitted must be original paintings, not paintings with added print, or print only.
The Fine Print
- Works may be for sale, but this is not required for entry in the exhibition. Hendricks Live! will retain a 30% commission on any sales.
- Artists will be responsible for the delivery of artwork to Hendricks Live! (200 West Main St, Plainfield, IN) between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, August 2 and the pickup of artwork at Hendricks Live! between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on Monday, September 22. Artists may not remove any artwork before the close of the exhibition.
- Artwork must be properly framed with secure wire. Sawtooth hangers will not be accepted. Works on paper must be framed under glass or plexiglass.
- Hendricks Live! will provide insurance on all works while exhibited based on the sale price up to $5,000. Hendricks Live! will not be responsible for damage during transit to or from the exhibit, and HL! is not responsible for damage caused by poor wiring or framing.
- To comply with state law, artists will be required to provide taxpayer ID or SSN if they win a prize or if their work sells for more than $600.
Hendricks Live! Art Exhibition is a collaboration with the Hendricks County Arts Collective, Hendricks Live!, Plainfield artist Brian Russelburg, and an artist advisory committee of respected Hendricks County artists. The idea was conceived by Brian Russelburg as a way to highlight and celebrate the phenomenal local talent in Hendricks County while bringing high-caliber visual artists and attracting visitors to Hendricks County.
Propagated Pothos, Lauren Sanders
Butterflies and Zebras, Steven Sickles
Realization, Chanya (Pim) Ruby
