Thank you ARTISTS for your help and support for the last 54 years! 

 29TH Annual SAC Member Artist Show

$1000 in awards to be presented at the Opening Reception Friday, May 1, 5-7pm 

•  Non-juried show is open to all SAC current, renewing and new members (annual artist membership is $40).  Entry Fee is $10
•  Each artist may submit one piece of original artwork in any medium (must be for sale) for display from May 1 – July 3, 2026
• Artwork must be original and may not have been previously shown at SAC
• Artwork may be photographed by SAC for marketing and advertising purposes.
•  Featured exhibit sales commission paid to artists is 60% (please consider this when pricing your artwork)
•  Late fee of an additional $10 for applications submitted after the April 17th deadline
• Artwork must follow SAC presentation guidelines

Important Dates:

• Application & Entry Fee deadline:  Friday, April 17
• Email Quality Jpeg of your Artwork for the website: Friday, 24
  Artwork Drop Off:   Mon-Tues, April 27 & 28th, 10-5pm,   Please contact SAC if you need a different day or time
•  Opening Reception Date: Friday, May 1, 5- 7p
•  SAC Exhibit Dates:  Friday, May 1 -Friday July 3rd
• Artwork Pick Up: Thursday & Friday, July 2-3, 10-4p

Upcoming:

Upcycled Art in the Park

Sculpting Beauty from Scrap/Trash/Plastic/Waste…

September 4th-25th, 2026

Shiawassee Arts Center is seeking artists who are skilled in the use of varied material. Artwork should demonstrate the importance of conserving our limited natural resources.  We are looking for how well the medium relates to the upcycle and recycle movement and how the artist’s intention or concept is presented and realized. Utilizing trash collected from the recycling centers and other recycled/found material, Michigan artists will be invited to participate in an event presented by the Shiawassee Arts Center entitled “Upcycled Art in the Park.” 

• Call-out will be issued to artists seeking three-dimensional sculptures created from primarily recycled materials to help promote the clean-up of the environment and raise awareness about recycling in our community. 
• The resulting sculptures will be on display along the river on the grounds surrounding the Shiawassee Arts Center and in Curwood Castle Park. 
• This event will expand the Shiawassee Arts Center’s artist network by introducing SAC to emerging and established artists from throughout the state of Michigan.  

DATES:
Call Out: April 1, 2026
Final Submission Deadline: Aug 7, 2026
Gallery Exhibition: September 4-25th, 2026
Opening Reception: September 25th, 5-7p 2026

Drop off the week of : Aug 31- Sept 2
Amount of Awards: $3500
People’s Choice Award on event day- paper ballet # of sculpture
Public Artwork- Will be in the elements – in a public park
Show ends on Sept 25, 2026

ELIGIBILITY:
Emerging and Established Artist- Age 18 years and older
Call-out will be issued to artists seeking three-dimensional sculptures created from primarily recycled materials to help promote the clean-up of the environment and raise awareness of recycling’s importance in the community.
The resulting sculptures will be on display along the river on the grounds surrounding the Shiawassee Arts Center and in Curwood Castle Park.

What is recycled art called?
Just like us, our waste also deserves a second chance and recycling has led to the emergence of an artistic movement known as recycled art — upcycled art or upcycling art — that is currently inspiring many artists around the world with its critical message regarding excessive consumption and environmental pollution.

Most Famous Tash Art
https://youtu.be/6IZmGlLG7ak?si=-W2e4gNmvZGX_ZHL

Goals: Raise Awareness of the Environment, Repurpose/Recycle, Embrace Creativity

Focus Statement: SAC seeks to promote the environmental importance of recycling by hosting an upcycle art sculpture event that repurposes trash collected from recycling centers and the environment
Summary: SAC’s mission working towards sustainability and waste reduction, we seek anyone with passion for the arts and our environment. The artwork should demonstrate the importance of conserving our limited natural resources. We are looking for how well the medium relates to the upcycle and recycle movement and how the artist’s intention or concept is presented and realized. Utilizing trash collected from recycle centers or the environment, Michigan artists will be invited to participate in a new event presented by the Shiawassee Arts Center entitled “Upcycled Art in the Park.”
Call-out will be issued to artists seeking three-dimensional sculptures created from primarily recycled materials to help promote clean-up and raise awareness of its importance in the community.
The resulting sculptures will be on display along the river on the grounds surrounding the Shiawassee Arts Center and in Curwood Castle Park.
This event will not only highlight the Shiawassee River, but also expand the Shiawassee Arts Center’s artist network by introducing SAC to emerging and established artists from throughout the state of Michigan.

Partner with local scrap yards/ recycle organizations/ and dumps- Artists allowed access

Greater Laingsburg Recyclers: (517) 651-2005

PRESENTATION:
All artwork must be suitably presented to a professional standard.
Three-dimensional works are allowed but need to be stable enough for handling and displaying.
The Arts Center will not accept works containing combustible or toxic materials, live animal/plant matter, perishable food products, or other substances that are harmful to the Arts Center’s visitors.
A label must be affixed to the back of the work that indicates- Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price. This information must correspond with the accepted artwork as listed on notification form. No artwork may be substituted.
The Museum is a family-oriented facility and reserves the right to refuse any artwork of questionable nature or content that may alter its mission.
Work cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.
The artist, by submitting their artwork, gives permission to SAC to display the artwork on its website, Facebook, and other social media and will allow the use of their artwork for promotional purposes for the exhibit.
SAC’s staff takes every precaution to protect and secure the items submitted. SAC does not insure the items against loss, damage, or theft. By submitting your artwork and having it on display, you agree to hold SAC and the Town of Owosso harmless and to indemnify both parties against all claims resulting from losses.12:00 pm and 3:00 p.m. If an artist is unable to pick up their art on said dates but can arrange for a friend or family member to pick it up instead, please notify SAC staff. We will not release artwork without verbal or written approval from the artist.

SHIPPING:
Artists will be responsible for delivery and return shipping of all their artwork. The artist assumes all responsibility for ensuring artwork against shipping damage or loss.
LIABILITY:
Site: Shiawassee Arts Center is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking the work. Every precaution will be taken in handling the work, but Site assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.
SALES/COMMISSIONS:
All artwork must be priced for sale.
Artwork cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibit.
Site SAC will retain a 30% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS:
Please direct all questions to jennifer@shiawasseearts.org
ENTRY AGREEMENT:
With the submission of artwork into the “Upcycled Art in the Park” Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

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Volunteer Program- 

What benefits will the Artists receive if they Volunteer?

• Artists that volunteer 3 hours will NOT have to pay the Holiday show/Mini Art Exhibit fee
• Artists that Volunteer a min of 10 hours will receive 65% commission on all their artwork during the Holiday Show- plus they will NOT have to pay the Holiday Show fee
• Artists that Volunteer 20+ hours during the Holiday Show will receive a 70% commission along with a 15% discount on retail items plus they will NOT have to pay the Holiday Show fee
• Along with higher commission, with Artists here at the front desk, they can really sell their Artwork! Most Artists find that even a few hours a month helps them not only increase their commission but also stay more connected to the gallery community
• Help the Art Center stay operational – there are many parts that keep the Art Center running smoothly and with grant cuts and tighter budgets, SAC needs your help to take care of the gallery in show readiness, quality/friendly customer service, and sales of artwork

Volunteer opportunities include: Artist Check in, Hanging/set up Art work, Holiday decor set up,  Artwork Labels, Front desk help- sales, Art Alliance set up, and end of show take down (Jan) , Artists Check out

Orientation for Holiday show Front desk date: TBD

If interested please fill out the Volunteers Form- fill in the areas that you are interested in volunteering in. 

Would you be interested in being a Volunteer Mentor? Let us know! 

Mentors will help with training volunteers, leading in a task, being a huge support for SAC Staff -Mentoring will be counted towards hours