Art in B & W 25
6th Annual Juried Exhibition
Deadline for Submission: February 17, 2024 Midnight
Art in B & W 25, 6th Annual Juried Exhibition
The Art in B & W 25, 6th Annual Juried Exhibition will once again grace the 3 Square Art Gallery this April 2025. This captivating exhibit highlights the enduring aesthetic of black and white art and photography, transcending the confines of time to create an experience that resonates across generations. This exhibition challenges artists to articulate their narrative in works devoid of color and is open to all artistic mediums and photography, subject matter, and styles from abstraction to realism.
The deliberate absence of color serves as a canvas, eliminating distractions and allowing viewers to delve into the very essence of the artwork. Here, the focus shifts to the conceptual, the structural, and the compositional elements, fostering a heightened awareness of shapes, textures, and contrasts. Working in black and white is a deliberate act that goes beyond technique—it is a conscious choice that lays bare the emotive power of storytelling and symbolism. Stripping away color invokes a more profound response from the viewer, creating a lasting impact that transcends the fleeting trends of the art world.
Join us on a journey through the dance of shadows and light in the Art in B & W 24 Exhibition this Spring, which celebrates the profound and the subtle. As we transcend the ephemeral nature of color, we emphasize fundamental artistic elements, evoke timeless aesthetics, and convey powerful stories and emotions.
Juried by the 3 Square Art Gallery
$700 in cash awards
Submit Your Entry!
Submit your entry to Art in B & W 25. The Deadline for submission is February 17, 2025
View Submission Instructions
View Submission Agreement
View Information on Jurying Process
Submission Instructions
1) Select the number of images you would like to submit
2) Press the “Submit Entry Fee” button and you will see a form to enter your contact information and pay the entry fee.
3) AFTER completing payment for the entry fee, you will need to EMAIL your images with information to submissions@3squareart.com. Please note the following formats:
✅ Please include Artwork Information for each image including:
Title
Medium (For example: Oil, Aclylic, Watercolor, Graphite, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Fiber Art, Digital Art, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, and etc.)
Dimensions (include BOTH artwork size AND framed size for framed artwork)
Year Created
✅ Image File Naming: Name your image files in this format => FirstLast_Title.jpg. Please do not include any other information in the file name.
✅ Image Size: Images should be less than 5MB each with the longest edge ideally 1800 pixels or more and not less than 1600 pixels
✅ File Format: Save your images in .jpg format
4) You will receive confirmation of your entry by email once we receive your images. If you have any questions at all or need assistance with your submission, please feel free to call us at 970-388-1969 or email us at submissions@3squareart.com.
Details
Exhibit Date: April 4 – May 16, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4, 6-8pm
Deadline for Submission: Monday, February 17, 2025
Eligibility
The Art in B & W 25 competition is open to artists who are at least 18 years old (by the time of entry) submitting original works of art created within the past 3 years.
All submitted artwork/photography MUST ONLY use only black, white, or any shades of gray. Works with color, duo-tone, browns, or sepia-tones, will be rejected. Work can be framed or unframed. Any frames must be black, white, gray, or silver. Colored or wood-toned frames will not accepted.
Each artist may enter up to 5 artworks.
The competition welcomes ALL media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art.
Artworks must be have been created in the past 3 years; any artworks completed before December 30, 2021 will be disqualified. The Entry Fee is non-refundable.
There is no size restriction for Entries other than the fact that the piece must be able to fit through a 6ft x 7ft doorway.
The entry/entries must be original work, independently created, composed and executed.
No copies from other artists' works or paintings/drawings from other artists' photographs or from published material will be allowed. Source material must be original.
Artwork previously exhibited at 3 Square Art Gallery is NOT eligible to submit.
All entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
Please review the SUBMISSION AGREEMENT before submitting.
Awards & Benefits
3SA GOLD AWARD: $400 + Award Certification
3SA SILVER AWARD: $200 + Award Certification
3SA BRONZE AWARD: $100 + Award Certification
3 Honorable Mentions: Certification
Selected artists for the exhibition receive the following benefits:
Juried Exhibit
Posting to 3SA website and social media platforms
Professional exhibition space and display of artwork
One of top galleries in Northern Colorado (great addition to resume)
Accepted artists will be listed on the 3SA website with their work and link to their website
Press releases on exhibition sent to 3SA media outlets
Schedule
Submission Deadline : Monday, February 17, 2025 at Midnight
Notification of Acceptance Period: February 26 - March 3
Agreement Due: March 12
Artwork Due: On or before March 28
Artwork Drop Off Day: Friday, March 28 from 1-4pm
Opening Reception: Friday, April 4 from 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: April 4 - May 16
Artwork Pick Up Day: Saturday, May 17 from 1-4pm
Artwork Shipping Process: May 19-24
Juror
3 Square Art Gallery
Curator
Kumiko S. McKee
Director, 3 Square Art