Call for Artists
The AOY (Artists of Yardley) Art Center’s 12th Annual Juried Show is now open for entries. The juror will be Leah Triplett Harrington, the director of exhibitions and contemporary curatorial initiatives at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Entries are due Saturday, March 16, and the exhibition dates are April 12 through May 5, in person and online. Artists ages 18 and older may enter up to three pieces. The entry fee for members is $35 and $45 for non-members. Cash prizes will be awarded.
Artwork must be the artist’s own original design and concept. Work must not have been exhibited in past AOY Art Center exhibitions or events. Online Gallery and Sales Center. Artwork will be considered in all media except video, jewelry, crafts, and giclée prints of original work. Freestanding sculpture is limited to 9”d x 18”h x 24”w and no more than 10 pounds (will be displayed in glass cases). Selected artwork must be framed (if media applicable), and ready to hang with wire and d-rings (no sawtooth hangers). If canvas is unframed it must have finished edges with no visible staples. No clips or plastic poster frames accepted. No substitutions for accepted work. Each artist may enter up to three pieces, of which one may be designated Not For Sale if the artist desires.
Submit digital jpg images that are 4” x 6” at 300 dpi Identify images with last name, first initial, title, i.e., jonesdtitle.jpg. Artwork must be no larger than 45 inches on either side (including framing). AOY reserves the right to reject work delivered that differs from the artist’s accepted work or if framing is in poor condition. All work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. Artists with accepted works must volunteer to serve as a Gallery Host for a minimum of 2.5 hours during the exhibition period. A signup link will be sent to accepted artists.
Accepted entries will be announced online on Saturday, March 23, and drop-off will take place Friday, April 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, from noon to 2 p.m. An awards and opening reception takes place Friday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Submit your work via www.entrythingy.com/d=aoyarts.org#show=11408. AOY Art Center is located at 949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, Pennsylvania. Call 215-493-1205 or visit aoyarts.org for more information and the full prospectus.
Call for Performers
Applications for performers and hosts are now available for the Arts Council of Princeton’s third annual Princeton Porchfest, set to take place on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 6 p.m.
Porchfest is a walkable music festival where neighbors offer up their front porches as DIY concert venues. Talented local performers play rotating sets throughout the neighborhood during this day-long celebration of music, art, and our wonderful community. Attendees are invited to stroll from porch to porch to enjoy live, local talent.
Princeton’s first Porchfest was held in 2022, where 11 porches hosted over 50 performers throughout the day. Last year’s event grew to feature 18 porches and nearly 100 performers in a wide range of genres and age levels. More than 2,000 attendees enjoyed non-stop entertainment despite the rainy weather.
In addition to seeking interested musicians, the Arts Council is also recruiting Princeton residents to offer up their porches as temporary concert venues for the day. ACP is looking for porches within walking distance to Princeton’s Central Business District, about a 15-minute walk. Candidate porches must also have easy access to electricity.
Performers and porch hosts can apply at artscouncilofprinceton.org/porchfest. The deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 29.
