{"product_id":"exhibit-are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-main-galleries-juried-exhibit","title":"Exhibit | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Main Gallery | Juried Exhibit","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre You Afraid of the Dark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Display in Main Galleries, 7 October\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e through 5 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack is the absorbance of color, not absence. While its weight and saturation makes it notoriously hard to work with, we want to see how artists can play with contrast. Interpret darkness as you will and think about ways to add brightness, whether through use of color or whimsy. We want to see how you can work when the lights go out!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information, check the\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1797\/9015\/files\/Are_You_Afraid_of_the_Dark-OCTOBER.pdf?v=1785853922\" title=\"Are You Afraid of the Dark? Prospectus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eProspectus here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1797\/9015\/files\/Elsewhere_ExploringJudgeTBA.pdf?v=1781792479\" title=\"Elsewhere Exploring Prospectus\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegister Now Until September 23rd!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a Juried exhibit open to members \u0026amp; future members (nonmembers).  Both 2D \u0026amp; 3D work welcome to apply. To learn about VAC Membership,\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/visualartcenter.org\/products\/vac-membership-new-copy?selling_plan=4431937647\u0026amp;variant=43692885442671\" title=\"Link to VAC Membership information\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEXHIBIT RULES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOnly \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ework will be accepted (see our Originality Policy)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eReproduction \u003c\/em\u003eprints, such as\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e giclées of traditional artwork, are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePhotographic prints, prints of digital illustrations, and works that utilize traditional printmaking, such as silkscreen, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eare\u003c\/span\u003e allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eArtwork in any previously juried exhibits at the VAC WILL NOT be allowed to enter another juried exhibit with exception of the Member's Showcase, the Student Show \u0026amp;\/or National Art Exhibition (see prospectus for details)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFor \u003cem\u003e2D Artists:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003eCanvases must be gallery wrapped or properly framed, as per our Hanging Guidelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003ePastels and Charcoals must be sealed. All surfaces must be dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003eWork cannot exceed seven feet (7' or 84\") in height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFor \u003cem\u003e3D Artists:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eArtwork must fit within VAC pedestal (16.5\" x 16.5\") or the artist must provide their own pedestal. Jewelry stands must be provided by the artist and may be placed in a VAC case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFreestanding Artwork must be negotiated with the Exhibits Coordinator beforehand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWork cannot exceed 35 pounds in weight unless negotiated with Exhibits Coordinator. Artists whose work exceeds the weight threshold are responsible for set-up of their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFor Prospectus - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1797\/9015\/files\/Are_You_Afraid_of_the_Dark-OCTOBER.pdf?v=1785853922\" title=\"Are you Afraid of the Dark? Prospectus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFor Exhibit Hanging \u0026amp; Display Requirements - \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1797\/9015\/files\/HOW_TO_HANG_YOUR_ARTWORK.pdf?v=1719596997\" title=\"Exhibit Hanging \u0026amp; Display Requirements\"\u003eClick Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eIMPORTANT DATES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCall to Artist Opens\u003c\/em\u003e | August 20, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCall to Artist Closes (Registration Deadline)\u003c\/em\u003e | September 23, 2026 at 11:59AM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNotification Date for Acceptance\u003c\/em\u003e | September 28, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReceiving (Art Dropoff) \u003c\/em\u003e| October 5th, 2026 | 9am-12pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOn Display \u003c\/em\u003e| October 7 through November 5\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | Main Gallery \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAwards Reception\u003c\/em\u003e | October 15, 2026 | 5pm-7pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRemoval (Art Pickup)\u003c\/em\u003e | November 6, 2026 | 9am-6pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGISTRATION \u0026amp; ENTRY FEES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVAC Member Artist | $30 for 1 Entry | $45 for 2 Entries | $60 for 3 Entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuture Member (non-member) | $40 for 1 Entry | $55 for 2 Entries | $70 for 3 Entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegistration must be completed online by registration deadline.  Fill in all fields above for each entry (art title, medium, size \u0026amp; price) and \u003cstrong\u003eupload a photograph of each entry in .jpg format with the artist name and artwork title in the photo file name.\u003c\/strong\u003e  Photos of artwork to be uploaded at the time of registration.  The image should best represent the art without frames, background, etc. . . . just the art. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelayed Photo Submission:  If you have \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e completed your artwork at the time of registration, you may be able to submit your photos at a later date, however, you \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emust have prior approval from the Exhibit Coordinator\u003c\/span\u003e.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf delayed artwork permission is granted, fill in all other information, pay your entry fees, and email exhibits@visualartcenter.org the date your artwork will be ready to upload.  All photos must be uploaded prior to the registration deadline. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eany\u003c\/span\u003e difficulty registering,\u003cem\u003e email \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:exhibits@visualartcenter.org\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eexhibits@visualartcenter.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRIZES \u0026amp; 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Not all prizes may be awarded. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eART SALES\u003c\/strong\u003e | Artist receives 65% | VAC's share is 35%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Visual Arts Center","offers":[{"title":"1 Entry","offer_id":53938486116463,"sku":"Entry","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Entry (member)","offer_id":53938486149231,"sku":"Entry","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Entries","offer_id":53938486181999,"sku":"Entry","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Entries (member)","offer_id":53938486214767,"sku":"Entry","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Entries","offer_id":53938486247535,"sku":"Entry","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Entries (member)","offer_id":53938486280303,"sku":"Entry","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1797\/9015\/files\/CTA_-_Are_you_Afraid.jpg?v=1785855072","url":"https:\/\/visualartcenter.org\/products\/exhibit-are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-main-galleries-juried-exhibit","provider":"Visual Arts Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}