CALL FOR WORKS!

The Annual Invitational is a national competitive exhibition that has been hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum since its inception in 1948. The purpose of this exhibition is to encourage and recognize professional artists. In addition, this exhibition aligns with the museum’s mission to foster art appreciation in the community. All works will be for sale. All proceeds will benefit RAM’s exhibits, educational programing, and the participating artists.

Inclusive artistic expression comes from artists being aware of their own biases and actively seeking out and considering different perspectives. These different perspectives can be about something as straight forward as switching to a new medium or it can be about something as profound as being reminded that inspiration can be found within all things and all cultures. This year’s Annual Invitational invites artists to help us celebrate all things Inclusive.

Inclusive: Including everything within its scope or encompassing everything and everyone concerned; including the extremes as well as the area between; broad; comprehensive.

Cash prizes and a RAM purchase award will be granted. Cash awards will be made at the Juror’s discretion. Museum Purchase Award will be selected by RAM’s Executive Director and Permanent Collection Committee. The People’s Choice Award will be based on votes collected throughout the course of the exhibition. The winning piece will be announced on social media when the exhibit closes.

PRIZES:

  • FIRST PRIZE – $1,000 & a solo show at RAM in 2025
  • SECOND PRIZE – $500
  • THIRD PRIZE – $250
  • PURCHASE AWARD
  • PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

 

Submissions must include:

  • In a continued effort to be more inclusive, the fee for this year’s RAM Annual Invitational has been waived.
  • Up to four (4) pieces may be submitted, and no more than 12 clearly labeled high resolution CD images, slides or photographs will be accepted.
  • Artwork submitted must have been created within the past three (3) years.
  • If artwork will exceed 36” wide (including frame), pre-approval by the Gallery Manager will be required. Thank you.
  • Details for each work: title, year, media and dimensions (H x W x D).
  • Each piece must be for sale. Please tell us how much you require for each piece.
  • Artist resume including list of solo and group exhibitions.
  • Artist statement of why your piece represents Inclusive.
  • Submission flash drives or printed items will not be returned.
  • Any artwork left at RAM after the pickup deadline of Friday, September 13, 2024, will be considered forfeited.
  • Submissions can be any media: painting, photography, fiber, sculpture, installation or video.
  • Museum will not accept original artwork as a submission. You must submit with a flashdrive, email or printed material.

Send submission to:
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
RAM Annual Invitational
1601 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
or email your submission to info@fsram.org

Drop offs can be made during museum hours only:
Tuesday – Saturday, 11AM-5PM; Sunday 1-5PM

IMPORTANT DATES

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Friday, March 15, 2024

EXHIBITION DATES:
Saturday, May 25 – August 25, 2024

ACCEPTED ENTRIES ANNOUNCED:
Friday, March 29, 2024

DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTED ARTWORK DELIVERY:
Friday, April 26, 2024

WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
Friday, May 24, at the Invitational
Opening Reception, 5-7PM