Friday May 30
10:00am - Sunday June 1 5:00pm PDT
PAEC, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South,, Federal Way, 98003, United States
The “Arts Explosion” festival is a free event showcasing, judging, and selling artwork across three categories: digital/photography, 2-dimensional, and 3-dimensional art. Artists select the category for their submissions, and we are pleased to highlight youth artists th......More
The “Arts Explosion” festival is a free event showcasing, judging, and selling artwork across three categories: digital/photography, 2-dimensional, and 3-dimensional art. Artists select the category for their submissions, and we are pleased to highlight youth artists this year, who will present their stylized self-portrait pieces free of charge. Both adult and youth winners will be honored by a panel of distinguished judges at an invitation-only awards ceremony. Throughout the festival, visitors can participate in awarding the “People’s Choice” award. The event is open to the public, featuring a special children’s art station and food. Art will be available for pickup at the close of the festival. Check back soon for more information on artist submissions and viewing hours. Click here for information about the Federal Way Arts Commission Artist Submission InformationEntries Accepted beginning 1/18 Entry Deadline 3/25 Notification of acceptance (or not) – no later than 4/18 Collection of accepted work to the PAEC 5/28 Judging and “Vernissage” First Viewing by appointment only 5/29 Application RequirementsAdult artists may submit up to five entries. Youth artists may submit up to two. All entries will first be juried from digital images and then be sent invitations to join or be asked to submit again next year. You will be notified by April 18th if you are invited or if your work will not be included in this year’s event. Awards will be judged by jurors from the original works of art. Apply online through CaFE, at https://www.callforentry.org. You will need to create an account (unless you already have one). It is FREE to create an account! Follow instructions for each entry. Make sure to select the accurate category your artwork falls under when filling out your entries. The Entry fee is $25.00 per piece of work submitted and is non-refundable regardless of acceptance into the show. The Entry fee for students is FREE. Eligibility CriteriaEntries must be original, entirely the work of the applicant, and created within the past three years (since March 15, 2022). Work must have been done without the supervision of an instructor. Copies of existing artworks or works solely based on copyrighted artworks are not eligible. All adult artwork must be gallery-ready for display, with no saw-tooth hangers. Refunds will not be granted to applicants who are not in compliance with this agreement. Click Here to Submit Artwork & Learn More
PAEC, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way South,, Federal Way, 98003, United States
