Thank you ARTISTS for your help and support for the last 53 years! 

Applications are open for Feature Artists/Group Exhibit!

Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025

The Shiawassee Arts Center (SAC), located in Owosso, Michigan, is offering artists in all
media featured exhibition opportunities for the calendar year of 2026.
One-person or group exhibits are possible. Each exhibit runs approximately five to
seven weeks with a “meet-the-artist” opening reception

If interested in a featured exhibition please email the completed application with up to
five jpeg images representing current work, biography and artist statement to
sac@shiawasseearts.org no later than June 6, 2025 to be considered for the 2026
schedule. You can also mail the completed application and photographs or thumb drive
to SAC 206 Curwood Castle Drive, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

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The Upcycle Art in the Park will be returning!!  Dates: Aug 15-30, 2025

$3,500 in Awards!

DATES:
Call Out: March 3, 2025 

Final Submission Deadline: July 11, 2025

Drop off: Friday, Aug 8, Mon 11, Tues 12, 12-4 pm
Upcycle Exhibition: August 15– August 30, 2025

Opening Reception: August 15th, 5-7p 2025

Sculpture Pick up: Sept 1-3, 10am – 5pm

ELIGIBILITY:

Looking for Emerging and Established Artists to create Recycle 3-D Sculptures . This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older.

SUBMISSIONS AND FEES:
Only original works may be submitted. The fee is $35 for members and $45 for Non- Members. All entries must be registered/received by July 11, 2025  All entry fees are non-refundable.

Summary:  Utilizing trash and recycled/ found material, Michigan artists are invited to participate in anevent 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 (70% total recycled material), 20% new materials) to help raise awareness of recycling and 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. 

REFUSE/RECYCLED ITEMS SOURCES:

Artist can collect Recycled material or your own refuse, as well as your own recycling center SAC is Partnering with: Greater Laingsburg Recyclers: (517) 651-2005

PRESENTATION:
1. All artwork must be suitably presented to a professional standard and safe for the Public to walk around. Three-dimensional works will need to be stable enough for handling and displaying. 

2.The artist needs to provide a method for displaying the work outside in a public park. Plus all hardware for insulation.

3.Artists provide complete instructions for installation and/or assembly and may be required to assist on the installation of their artwork upon the gallery’s request.

4. A label must be affixed to the back of the work that indicates- Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price

5. Work cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.

6.The Art 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 public.

7.The Art Center is a family-oriented facility and reserves the right to refuse any artwork of questionable nature or content that may alter its mission.

8. Artwork that is accepted and delivered to the Art Center must remain in the gallery until the exhibit closes on Aug 30, 2025.

9. Artwork will not be sold out of the gallery.

10. The artist, by submitting their artwork, gives permission to the Shiawassee Arts Center 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.

Artists must arrange to pick up their artwork on Sept 1-3 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 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 contact us to let us know. Any artwork left after 30 days will be considered abandoned and discarded. 

LIABILITY:
Shiawassee Arts Center is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during the exhibit. Every precaution will be taken in handling the work, but SAC 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, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.
Shiawassee Arts Center 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 “Upcycle Art in the Park” Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Inspiration for Exhibit: 

Most Famous Tash Art 

https://youtu.be/6IZmGlLG7ak?si=-W2e4gNmvZGX_ZHL

Washed Ashore

https://youtu.be/HdZ9IR6XJxw?si=kVAYfkg-N0PBhSOE

https://youtu.be/t37dkRzV0NI?si=ZUVDpijsIMn7eXSX

https://youtu.be/qLYFHV21TRo?si=iMAqAbOZW1rWP_X_

Greater Laingsburg Recyclers

Artists can come for materials during scheduled recycling drives. Just have them let a volunteer know that they are there to look for materials for their project. If they are looking for something specific they may want to message us ahead of time.

We are open the 1st and 3rd Tuesday (4-6 pm) and the 2nd and 4th Saturday (9am-1pm) of every month. 

Recycling drive dates leading up to the event due date:

Tuesday, April 1, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, April 12, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, April 15, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, April 26, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, May 6, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, May 10, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, May 20 4pm-6pm

Saturday, May 24, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, June 3, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, June 14, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, June 17, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, June 28, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, July 1, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, July 12, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, July 15, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, July 26, 9am-1pm

Tuesday, August 5, 4pm-6pm

Saturday, August 9, 9am-1pm

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