We’re thrilled to announce the juror for our 50th Juried Exhibition, Michael Rooks, Wieland Family Senior Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum in Atlanta.

Eligibility

Athens area artists 18 years and older working in the visual arts field. The Athens area includes the following counties: Athens-Clarke County, Oconee, Barrow, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Hall, Banks, Franklin, Hart, Elbert, Wilkes, Morgan, Walton and Oglethorpe.

Artworks

Original artworks in any visual media may be entered. No reproductions, no works previously shown at the Lyndon House Arts Center (LHAC), and no works shown in the Athens area within the last year. No multi-piece works, such as diptychs, triptychs or grids.  This includes 2d and 3d works. Sculptures must be one piece.

Size

Wall works should not exceed 11’ in any direction (this includes framing). Sculptural works should not exceed 4’ x 8’ x 8’ and no more than 100 lbs.

To Enter

Submit your artwork online using the ArtCall.org system. If you do not already have a profile on ArtCall.org, you can register to create a free account. The Lyndon House Arts Foundation requires a non-refundable fee of $35 at the time of entry, payable online by credit card. This includes entry for up to three (3) works of art. LHAC will not accept in-person submissions. Register on this site (see link on upper right for first time users). Find tips for using this site and for resizing digital images at the end of this page.

There will be an Application Clinic, for those who need in-person assistance with the online application process, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in the Community Room at the Lyndon House Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Please bring all required materials with you in a digital format.

Awards

This exhibit includes a number of awards, including cash prizes, a future exhibition and honorable mentions.

Sales and Reproductions 

Works may be for sale or not for sale. The exhibiting artist will receive 70% of the sales price for work that is sold. The Lyndon House Arts Foundation, The Lyndon House Arts Center and ACC Leisure Services reserve the right to photograph and reproduce any artwork for promotional purposes. The copyright remains with the artist.

Insurance and Liability 

Works accepted into the 50^th Juried Exhibition will be insured while in the Arts Center, from arrival to May 14, 2025. Insurance values must be reasonable. Any questionable valuations will require proof of an appraisal.

Delivery and Pick up

Deliver works selected for the 50^th Juried Exhibition to the Arts Center during these times:
            Friday, February 7, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
            Saturday, February 8, 2025, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 
On delivery, any work found to be altered, incorrectly presented, or that significantly differs from entry image will not be accepted. Artworks must be picked up Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. The dates for delivery and pick up are firm. Artworks left after the pickup dates will not be insured and are subject to disposal.

More Information

Applications open January 7th to January 24th. The application is available online only. To learn more and apply, click here. For more specific information on artwork size, submissions, and more follow this link.