5x7: Small Works Community Exhibit

The Garrett County Arts Council invites the community to help fill the Special Exhibit Gallery with artwork created by the people of Garrett County.

Inspired by the size of a greeting card, every piece in this exhibit will fit inside a 5×7 frame. GCAC will provide matching frames for the exhibit.  Artists and creatives are invited to provide the work that goes inside them.

Participation is open to all ages, experience levels, and creative styles. Artists do not need to be juried into The Gallery Shop to participate. Whether creating paintings, doodles, collages, photography, sewing, comics, poetry, or something new-  all forms of creativity and all skill levels are welcome!  Students are encouraged to participate.

Submitted artwork may not include any branded or trademarked characters or logos as well as any overtly religious or political content.  Artwork may not include any fur, hair, bones, or feathers.  Artwork may not include obscene language such as profanity or slurs.

Artists may submit up to 3 finished pieces. Work should be vertical (5 inches on top & bottom, 7 inches on sides) unframed, low relief, and able to fit inside a standard 5×7 frame.

Artwork may be marked either For Sale or Not For Sale. Artists choosing to sell their work may either receive 70% of the sale price, consistent with The Gallery Shop commission structure, or donate proceeds to support GCAC programming.

There is no fee to participate.

Signing up early guarantees a spot on the wall. Artwork will continue to be accepted until gallery space or frames run out.

Artwork is physically due to GCAC by noon on June 18th. The exhibit will open June 20th during the Town of Oakland’s Kick Off to Summer and remain on display through August 20th.

Artwork pickup will take place August 20th through September 1st.

Any artwork not picked up by September 2nd will become property of GCAC.

Let’s show off what Garrett County can do.