2027 SCHEDULE: STARK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT

INTENT TO PARTICIPATE FORM DUE Friday, February 12

ARTWORK RECEIVING DATES  Artwork will be received on Thursday, March 11, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM or
Friday, March 12, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM.

EXHIBITION DATES Tuesday, March 23 – Sunday, April 4 

OPENING RECEPTION AT CMA Friday, March 26, 5-7pm 

ARTWORK PICK UP DATES Wednesday, April 7, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM or
Thursday, April 8, 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM 

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

Original artworks created by Stark County high school students, in any media (ex. pencil, acrylic, oil, pastels, clay, wood, found objects, metal, etc.) may be submitted except live or decaying organic materials. 

• A maximum of ten (10) artworks may be submitted from each Stark County high school.   

• A maximum of two (2) artworks may be submitted per student.   

• All artwork should be carefully wrapped to prevent damage:   

  • 2-D artwork should be brought to the CMA galleries in a portfolio or between cardboard, and labeled with the name of the school and instructor.

  • 3-D artwork should be brought to the CMA galleries wrapped and boxed, and labeled with the name of the school and instructor.  

• Originality and technical ability are both important. CMA staff understands that students often develop their technical skills by copying other artworks. As such, CMA believes that the copying of an existing work of art is a mechanical process lacking in artistic decision-making, creativity, or original thinking. In an effort to promote originality and creativity, copies of pre-existing artworks may not be submitted for this exhibition. If artwork appears to be a copy of a pre-existing artwork, the submission will be removed from the exhibition. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that the student’s work is an original work of art.    

• Artwork created from photographs is acceptable, provided: 1) the original photograph was taken by the student who created the artwork; and 2) a copy of the original photograph accompanies the artwork.   

• Once artwork is submitted for the show it must remain on display the entire duration of the exhibit. 

PREPARATIONS FOR DISPLAY  

All work should be properly prepared for display and ready to hang. If the artwork is not ready for installation by the standards outlined below, the piece may be returned to the teacher.   

• Labels – Two (2) labels for each piece: 

  • 2-D artwork: one label taped securely onto the back of the piece, one turned in to museum staff at the time the work is delivered. 

  • 3-D artwork: one label taped to the bottom or positioned near the piece. 

Labels can be printed here: SCHSAE Label-Form_1.docx 

• Works on Canvas should have screw eyes and wire attached to the stretchers (or to the frame, if framed). Tape and/or hanging tabs are not strong enough to hold the work securely. Heavy artwork should have a hanging system suitable to the weight of the piece.    

• Works on Paper should be framed or matted with a minimum of a 2-inch mat. We will use small T or L pin nails at the corners to mount the work on the gallery wall. If this is not desirable, please put a note on the artwork. If artwork is mounted in acrylic, we will “toe-nail” the artwork.   

• 3-D Work will be displayed on a pedestal. Artwork needs to be stable. 

• Remove any stickers or award labels from the front of the work before bringing it to the CMA.   

• PLEASE NOTE: Good craftsmanship and professional presentation ensure artwork is displayed safely and looks its best during the three-week public exhibition.

INTENT TO PARTICIPATE   

To participate, please email the following information to Amanda Crowe, Education Director, amanda@cantonart.org, by Friday, February 12:

TEACHER’S NAME                                         

SCHOOL                                                  

PHONE                                                  

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Questions?  Please contact Amanda Crowe at 330-453-7666 ext.114.