April 17–April 22, 2023
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
exhibit hours
Monday–Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm
artist's reception
Sunday, April 16 | 5:00pm
Tipp Center | 855 N 3rd Street | Tipp City, Ohio
exhibit hours
Monday–Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm
artist's reception
Sunday, April 16 | 5:00pm
Make plans to visit the Tipp Center to view the 2023 a fine art exhibit. Prepare to be amazed at the talent that resides in our area. The exhibit will be available for viewing on the dates and times listed above and there is no charge to visit. Come and support the local talent that we are so fortunate to have—right in our back yard!
The a fine art exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
The a fine art exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center (directions below) which has a large parking area and is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
Area artists are invited and encouraged to participate in a fine art exhibit. Please read the following entry information, submission rules and guidelines, prior to registering. Deadline for registration is March 31, 2023.
Area artists are invited and encouraged to participate in a fine art exhibit. Please read the following entry information, submission rules and guidelines, prior to registering. Deadline for registration is March 31, 2023.
| Submission Identification Tags |
ENTRY information
Artists may enter up to three (3) pieces. Each piece must have a submission identification tag attached. Click below to download. Artists must include a sale price or "NFS" if the item is not for sale.
| Submission Identification Tags |
IMPORTANT Artwork deemed unsuitable for family viewing will be declined and returned. Decisions are final and non-contestable.
Fees, Commissions & Payments
$15—entry fee for one (1) piece
$30—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces
$25—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces (TCAAC Members)
A 20% commission will be retained by the TCAAC for any exhibit artwork sold.
Artists will receive payment in May, 2023 for piece(s) sold.
Fees, Commissions & Payments
$15—entry fee for one (1) piece
$30—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces
$25—entry fee for up to three (3) pieces (TCAAC Members)
A 20% commission will be retained by the TCAAC for any exhibit artwork sold.
Artists will receive payment in May, 2023 for piece(s) sold.
media accepted
The following media will be accepted.
Oil
Acrylic
Water Media (watercolor and aquatic medium)
Drawing Media (graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen & ink)
Mixed Media
Pastel
3-Dimensional
Photography
Oil
Acrylic
Water Media (watercolor and aquatic medium)
Drawing Media (graphite, charcoal, colored pencils, pen & ink)
Mixed Media
Pastel
3-Dimensional
Photography
submission categories
Advanced Category
Amateur Category
- earn part or all personal income from art
- hold an art degree
- competed previously as a professional
Amateur Category
- in early stages of art development
- motivation is primarily recreational
- attending art school
submission requirements
- Art must have been created within the past five (5) years
- Artists must be 18 + years of age
- All work must be original and not created in a workshop setting
- All work must be properly framed and wired (no saw tooth or clip frame hangers)
- Gallery wrapped art must be 1-1/2" and painted
- No entry should exceed 48" in any direction or exceed 50 lbs.
- Previously submitted work in not eligible
AWARDS
An Artist's Reception will be held on April 16, at 5:00pm at the Tipp Center, where ribbons and cash awards will be presented.
AWARD* |
Advanced |
Amateur |
Best of Show |
$200.00 |
$100.00 |
1st Place |
$30.00 |
$15.00 |
2nd Place |
$20.00 |
$10.00 |
3rd Place |
$10.00 |
$5.00 |
Honorable Mention Ribbons
Ellen Cotterman Choice Award | Advanced
Jeryl Laux Choice Award | Amateur
Olive Boyd Award
Gail Stickelman Choice Award | 3D
People's Choice Award
*Categories with less than three (3) entries will receive 1st Place awards only.
Ellen Cotterman Choice Award | Advanced
Jeryl Laux Choice Award | Amateur
Olive Boyd Award
Gail Stickelman Choice Award | 3D
People's Choice Award
*Categories with less than three (3) entries will receive 1st Place awards only.
ARTWORK DROP OFF & PICK UP
Artwork may be dropped off and picked up at the Tipp Center, located at 855 N 3rd Street in Tipp City, Ohio, per the following schedule.
Drop Off
Friday, April 14 | 5:00–8:00pm
Saturday, April 15 | 9am–Noon
Pick Up
Saturday, April 22 | 5:00–7:00pm
Sunday, April 23 | 10:00am–Noon
Drop Off
Friday, April 14 | 5:00–8:00pm
Saturday, April 15 | 9am–Noon
Pick Up
Saturday, April 22 | 5:00–7:00pm
Sunday, April 23 | 10:00am–Noon
Venue
This year's exhibit will be held at the Tipp Center, located at 855 N 3rd Street. The Tipp Center has a large parking area and the venue is handicapped accessible. The Center is conveniently located and easily accessible to visitors from the Miami County area.
Questions? Contact the event coordinator for assistance.
