Oklahoma Art Guild seeks Entries for “Oklahoma Friendly 2011” National Juried Show

Dec. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- The Oklahoma Art Guild would like to invite artists nationwide, over 18 and working in all visual media, to submit entries for our national juried exhibition. 'Oklahoma Friendly 2011' is set to open at the IAO Gallery, 706 W. Sheridan, Oklahoma City on Friday, March 18, 2011. This exhibition will be on display, March 18 through April 9.

Artists interested in entering this exhibition must submit their art no later than February 20, 2011. For all entry details and guidelines, visit http://www.okartguild.com/.

Online Entry Deadline: February 20, 2011
Acceptance Notification: March 1, 2011
Enter at: http://www.okartguild.com
Inquiries: okfriendly@okartguild.com
Contact: Annalisa Campbell

The jury panel will consist of four art professionals from the Oklahoma arts community and curator of awards, Nancy P Anderson. Nancy is the Executive Director and Curator of the Leslie Powell Foundation and Gallery in Lawton, Oklahoma since March 1989.

Over $4,000 in cash, purchase, and artistic awards will be available. Nancy P Anderson will choose final Awards from a mixture of media in five categories, plus "Best of Show" and the "Pioneer Spirit" awards for artistic innovation.

Annalisa Campbell, president of the Oklahoma Art Guild noted, “This exhibit continues to grow in the number and diversity of entries. The variety of media and the breadth of styles exemplify the inviting and friendly nature of our state. This will be an art exhibit that everyone can enjoy.”

The Oklahoma Art Guild (OAG) is committed to the promotion of creativity, education, and the advancement of the visual arts. This non-profit organization was founded in 1954 and continues to provide support and encouragement to Oklahoma artists. OAG membership is open to professional and amateur artists of all media, students, art enthusiasts and patrons of the visual arts.

The Oklahoma Art Guild’s mission is sponsored in part by the Oklahoma Arts and Humanities Council.

For more information visit http://www.okartguild.com

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The Oklahoma Art Guild (OAG) is committed to the promotion of creativity, education, and the advancement of the visual arts. This non-profit organization was founded in 1954 and continues to provide support and encouragement to Oklahoma artists.