Vicinity 2025 is open to artists residing within driving distance of St. Charles. Exhibit dates are Saturday, September 13 through Sunday, November 2, 2025. Artists may enter ONE piece of original artwork for consideration. There is no established theme for Vicinity artwork. Entries must follow the preparation requirements listed below to be included for the exhibit. A public reception for the exhibit is planned for Sunday, September 21 from 2 – 4 pm with awards presented at 3 pm. Visit the Norris social media for updates about the exhibit and judges.
Vicinity Show Requirements
- A NON-REFUNDABLE entry fee of $30.00 (cash or check) is due on Friday, September 5 between 12 – 4 pm when the entry is delivered in person to the gallery. Work will be judged Saturday, September 6, and artists will be notified by email or phone call by the end of the day on Sunday, September 7. Declined work will be picked up Monday, September 8.
- Artwork must be ORIGINAL in concept, design and execution – no reproductions or giclees.
- Artwork must be NEW to the gallery (never included in a Norris exhibit) and must remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
- All work must be FOR SALE. NCAC will retain 30% of the sale price. Artists will be notified of sales and will receive a check within three weeks of the conclusion of the exhibit.
- The exhibition agreement will be available on Friday, September 5 when the work is dropped off.
- Artists are responsible for insuring their own work. NCAC assumes no responsibility for damaged or stolen work prior to, during, or following installation of the exhibit.
- Artists or their representatives must pick up the work on Monday, November 3.
- Artwork must be appropriate for viewing by all audiences and age levels.
- Artwork that does not meet artwork requirements will not be accepted or installed in the exhibit.
Artwork Preparation and Display Requirements
- Artwork may be in ANY MEDIA that complies with the originality and display requirements.
- All work must have an artist I.D. label attached to the back of 2D work or bottom of 3D work that includes the Artist’s name, title of the entry, sale price and artist’s phone number.
- Norris Gallery uses the Walker hanging system for 2D work. Saw tooth hangers cannot be used. 2D work must be framed with hangers attached to the back of the work and connected with flexible hanging wire. 2D work cannot exceed 3’ wide x 3’ tall (OR equivalent dimensions), or weigh more than 40 pounds (including weight of frame and glass or plexiglass).
- For 3D work, there are 3 options to display work:
- Smaller 3D work must fit within the locked glass display case and not exceed a maximum height of 20”, width of 18”, depth of 12”, and weight of 20 pounds.
- Medium size 3D work (larger than the case limits) may be displayed on pedestals in the gallery. A limited number of gallery pedestals with a maximum display surface of 12″ x 12″ are available, or artists may provide their own pedestals.
- Larger 3D work must be freestanding for display on the gallery floor. All work must fit through the Center’s door and be easily moved by gallery volunteers.
- For work requiring special display accommodations (such as jewelry stands or diptychs), artists must provide appropriate display materials and/or instructions. Fragile work is discouraged.
- The exhibit will be judged by Don Yang and Wes Douglas. Judges’ information will be posted on the Norris website. Awards will be presented during the public artists’ reception.
- Artists agree to allow NCAC to photograph and promote the exhibit through the Norris Gallery’s printed, online and social media. Promotion may include artwork imagery and artist information.