Annual Juried exhibition

“Memento: juried exhibition of Art that reminds us”

9th Street Studios,August 10th - October 4th

Application Deadline, June 7th, 2024

Humble, ordinary items can become sacred artifacts when they are imbued with personal sentiment. The juried art show, “Memento: Art that Reminds Us” seeks to explore the objects that encapsulate a specific moment in our personal stories, and our attachment to those memories. All media will be considered so long as it can be mounted to a wall. Maximum size in any direction is 36” and cannot exceed 25 lbs.

The MEMENTO exhibition posits that the IDEA is just as important as the ART. Artists are asked to submit a short (150 word or less) explanation of their interpretation of the MEMENTO theme. The Jurors are not looking for complicated, pretentious, formal essays. The Jurors are looking for a clear, coherent interpretation of the MEMENTO theme. These short essays are worth 50% of the score. The Wichita Adult Literacy Council has offered to assist any Artist with their application and/or essays, FREE OF CHARGE.

9th Street Studios strives to create events that mutually benefit the Artists, the Patrons and the Community. What we are offering the selected 2023 Artists:

 -inclusion in an exhibition during 9th Street Studios’ most visible time of year
 -private artists dinner before the reception
 -digital copies of the show announcement for promotion to friends and patrons, featuring the complete artists list
 -inclusion in the digital exhibition to be archived on the 9th Street Studios website.
 -Chance to win cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ($250, $200, $150.)
 -opportunity for sales in a new market over an 8 week period (30% gallery fee).
 -featured artists who attend the reception on August 10th will be entered into drawings for additional prizes (cash and gift cards)