Shiawassee Arts Center 2025 Members Show

Show dates: January 24, 2025-March 8, 2025

Reception: Friday, January 24, 5PM-7PM

Pick up date: *** NOTE THE DATE/TIME CHANGE*** Pick up artwork Saturday, 3/8/25 12 PM to 3 PM 

Shiawassee Art Center (SAC) Exhibition 

206 Curwood Castle Dr, Owosso, MI 48867

January 24–March 8, 2025

Although this is not a judged show (no awards) it is a beautiful gallery and a great opportunity to have a new audience see your work.

Open to paid members only. Because this is an Exhibition and NOT a judged show, members may enter artwork that has been previously shown in an MMAG show—even if it was an award winner. However, according to SAC rules, it must be a piece that has not previously been shown at SAC.

All 2-D artwork must be framed and ready for hanging with wire securely affixed to the back. Stretched canvas edges must be framed or have 1.5” painted finished sides. All work MUST be labeled clearly on the back with name of artist, title of the piece, date, medium and price. See details below. No size limit. 3-D work also accepted; see details below.

Commission Rate:

  • All artwork must be for sale and artist must determine their own prices.
  • SAC will retain a commission of 35% for all SAC members and 50% for non-members.
  • The cost of an Artist Membership for one year is $40.

Shiawassee Arts Center Framing & presentation guidelines 

All artwork on display at Shiawassee Arts Center must be presented in a professional manner. 

The finished presentation—front, back, top and bottom is part of the whole work and should appear to be new and well crafted. Shiawassee Arts Center reserves the right to refuse any artwork not meeting these guidelines. 

Paintings, photographs, prints, drawings, and similar two-dimensional works 

  • All artwork must be presented ready-to-hang, with a wire attached to the frame. Wires should be placed between one third and one quarter of the way down the sides of the piece, and should not show above the painting when hanging. Please do not use saw-tooth hangers. 
  • Artwork must not touch the glass. “Snap on” frames, corner clips with glass, or “easel” frames designed for tabletop use are not appropriate. 
  • Photography and all two-dimensional work on paper must be matted. Mats should be covered with clean glass or plexiglass. Make sure framing is clean and free of hair, dust, and other debris. 
  • Artwork including a deckle edge or handmade paper may be presented by floating the artwork over the mat board. A spacer within the frame should be used to keep the art from touching the glass. 

Canvas 

  • Framed stretch canvas requires no glass as the canvas needs to breathe. The frame may be backed with a dust cover and/or moisture barrier. 
  • Oils and acrylics on heavy duty stretchers with a 1,5” or more gallery wrap do not need to be framed however, the canvas should be stapled on the back and the edges should be painted or finished. 
  • Quilts and other fabric wall hangings must be ready to hang by method of a sleeve or other place for curtain rods or similar hardware. 

Three-dimensional Works 

  • All three-dimensional items must be of sound construction, able to withstand handling and be suitable for public display. 
  • Bases of freestanding items must be finished and safe for positioning on a tabletop. Items should have a structured foot and not wobble when placed on a surface. 
  • Three-dimensional wall pieces must be securely mounted on a base in a professionally finished fashion.