WaterWorks Art Museum
85 Water Plant Rd
Miles City, MT 59301
Juried Exhibit Prospectus:
“Something Nostalgic”
SHOW DATES: January 31- March 6, 2025
Entries are accepted on: OnlineJuriedShows.com
Entries due: Tuesday, December 10, 2024
(Notification emailed: By Friday, December 20, 2024)
Deliver work by: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Opening/Reception: Friday, January 31, 2025, 4-7 pm
Exhibit Closes: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Pick up artwork: Saturday, Tues, and Wed. March 8, 11, 12 (9-5 pm)
(Return shipping will begin the week of March 9th)
Fee: $35 for (1-2 entries) $45 (3 entries)
EXHIBIT THEME:
WaterWorks Art Museum welcomes submissions to this year’s Annual Juried Exhibition, “Something Nostalgic.”
Blending high and low influences, nostalgic art is often a humorous look back on much-loved memorabilia of the past. From teddy bears to imaginary friends (people or animals) to fun collectables, we are asking artists to turn to their childhood memories and collective nostalgic memories for inspiration. Let your painting become a channel through which nostalgic experiences are transformed into unpredictable new ideas and effects.
The Fee is $35 for up to two entries and $10 for a third entry. Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. If you have an accepted piece that you choose not to show, you will not be eligible for submitting to WAM juried shows for three years. No substitutions may be made once work is juried into the show. The work presented should be considered for general viewing audiences of all ages.
JUROR: Bonny Beth Luhman
Bonny Beth Luhman Olson is a multidisciplinary artist from Billings, MT, and the owner of Stickman Studios. She holds an A.A. and A.S. degree from Miles Community College and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from MSU Billings. Drawing inspiration from Salvador Dalí,
Hieronymus Bosch, Martin Wittfooth, and Adonna Khare, her work explores the intersection of imagination and reality, often featuring animals as central themes. Her work has been showcased at the Exit Gallery in Bozeman, Northcutt Steele Gallery and Toucan Gallery in Billings, and WaterWorks Art Museum in Miles City, Montana.
In addition to her artistic practice, Bonny Beth is a dedicated supporter of the arts community. She has served as an art juror for the Badlands Art Association in North Dakota and as Art Director for Templed Hills Junior Camp in Livingston, MT. You can view her personal work at www.bbluhman.com and explore traveling art studio opportunities www.stickman-studios.com.
AWARDS:
Best in Show: $300
Honorable Mention: $150
Honorable Mention: $150
Honorable Mention: $50
Honorable Mention: $50
Director’s Choice: $100
People’s Choice: $100
ABOUT WATERWORKS:
Miles City, Montana’s WaterWorks Art Museum is located along the banks of the Yellowstone River. It was constructed in 1910 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WAM’s art galleries are housed in the renovated former water basins that produced Miles City's drinking water for over 60 years. Open to the public since 1977, WaterWorks Art Museum is a Non-Profit organization and open to the public.
ELIGIBILITY:
Entries must be original works of art, entirely the entrant’s work, and executed within the last two years. All media Art produced in workshops or under supervision is not eligible.
This exhibit is open to all artists 18 or older, nationwide.
CONDITIONS:
Entries will be selected for the exhibition from digital images only. Digital images are not to include matting or frame. Artwork must be a minimum of 12” on one side, height or width. Artwork should not exceed 60” in any direction. For best results, make sure your image is 1920 (min 800) pixels @ 72dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, RGB color, and under 4 mb. If you have trouble with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
2D work does not have to be framed but must be ready to hang in the gallery. Work does Need to be for sale.
TRAVELING COLLECTION:
A committee will select approximately 25 pieces for a representative smaller exhibition that will travel to galleries/art centers in eastern Montana for the remainder of 2025. Please indicate if you wish to be considered for the traveling show when completing your entry. You will be asked before checking out. There is a size limitation on this collection.
SALES:
• If artwork is sold, the Art Center will retain a 35% commission.
• All items sold included in the traveling collection must remain as part of the exhibition until its conclusion.
• All works will be available for purchase onsite and online.
LIABILITY:
By submitting artwork, the artist understands and agrees that the WaterWorks Art Museum is not liable for loss or any damage to artwork. All art will be handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Artwork is insured while at the WaterWorks Museum. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the artist.
FRAMING & PRESENTATION:
All 2D and 3D work must be ready to hang by gallery standards, if applicable. Frames must be in good condition and undamaged. Matting is optional. 3D work that hangs must have the appropriate device for installation.
ENTERING YOUR IMAGES:
All entries are submitted through OnlineJuriedShows.com. Log in above and click Enter This Show to begin your submissions. Digital images of work submitted are to be included in the entry process. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Be sure your pictures are right side up. Please ccartc@midrivers.com to your safe senders’ list.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK
Accepted Works may be shipped or hand-delivered to: USPS / FEDEX / UPS
The artist will be responsible for all shipping costs and arrangements to and from the WAM. Shipped entries must be sent in reusable containers, as WAM will send each piece back in the original packing when available.
Artists are responsible for arranging return shipping to the origin’s address through their local USPS/FedEx/UPS or another shipping office. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the artist. The WAM is not responsible for works lost, stolen, or damaged once picked up by the shipper. Check with your local shipper for prepaid return labels; call tag systems and printable shipping labels. Artists not interested in the Traveling Collection are encouraged to include the return label with the shipment or provide the WAM with a prepaid label before the exhibition’s close.
If you indicate that you would like your piece to be considered for the Traveling Collection, please note that some prepaid shipping labels expire.
Please email ccartc@midrivers.com or call (406) 234-0635.