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SUMMARY:Artist sign-ups: FLAT OUT UNDER PRESSURE
DESCRIPTION:Flat Out Under Pressure (FOUP) is a 24-hour art-making event and exhibition open to Greenville County residents OR residents within a 15-mile radius of Downtown Greenville. Eight winning artists will be selected by a guest juror to have their work professionally recreated on the eight sponsored recycling bins in downtown Greenville for the following calendar year. In addition to being included in this outdoor gallery\, the selected artists will also receive cash prize amounts up to $1\,000\, and the 1st place winner will be awarded a week-long trip to Italy for two to stay in the beautiful Villa Sant’ Andrea. \n  \nThe 24-hour Artmaking Event \nOn Friday\, June 19\, 2026\, from 9:00–11:00am\, registered artists will check in at the Metropolitan Arts Council to register their unmarked surface(s). Artists may register up to 5 surface(s) but only ONE work per artist may be submitted for jurying. Works cannot be larger than 30”x30’’ including frame\, and no wider than 4’’. Volunteers will be present to stamp the back of the blank surface and measure surfaces. Artists will then have 24 hours to create art on their registered 2D surfaces. The next morning\, Saturday\, June 20\, from 10:00 – 11:00am\, event officials will be at MAC to accept the completed works and check for registration stamps. That afternoon\, work will be hung in the gallery and a professional juror will jury the work. The winners will be announced that night at the opening reception Saturday\, June 20\,  6:00pm – 9:00pm with awards announced at 7:00pm. \n  \nSubmission Requirements \n\nThe entries may be any type of 2D media or surface that can be confirmed “blank” to begin with. *Canvases can be primed.\nPhotography or computer-generated work cannot be considered (this includes AI generated scenes\, digital art\, or digital fabrication).\nWorks must stay within 30’’x30’’\, including frame and a depth no wider  than 4’’. Works over the size limit will not be accepted.\nCompleted works do not need to be framed but must be hanging-ready with a wire on the back. Works on paper should be presented on a sturdy surface such as foam board\, if not framed.\nYou must show your registration stamp when turning in your piece.\nDue to the 24-hour period\, works with wet paint are accepted.\n\nPhoto credit: Orlando Corona \nCLICK HERE TO APPLY \nThe online application can also be found on the MAC website https://www.greenvillearts.com/foup-2/ \n  \nFor more questions\, contact Anna Huff at anna@greenvilleARTS.com
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/flat-out-under-pressure/
LOCATION:Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council\, 16 Augusta Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists
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SUMMARY:UNDERSTUDIES: A MAC Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception May 15\, 6:00-8:00pm at the Dolly F. Pardi Gallery. \nUnderstudies is a juried exhibition celebrating the artistry of theatre through a collection of works inspired by sets\, objects\, characters\, and stories from the stage. Featuring a wide range of interpretations from portraits of playwrights to imaginative\, fantastical scenes\, this array of art highlights the many ways artists engage with storytelling. Step behind the curtain to experience the creativity\, drama\, and magic that define the theatrical world. \ncover image: “In the Wings” by Christine Swann \nGallery Hours: Gallery hours: Monday – Friday\, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n  \nDolly F. Pardi Gallery \nMetropolitan Arts Council \n16 Augusta Street | Greenville\, SC 29601 \n 
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/understudies-a-mac-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Dolly F. Pardi Gallery at Metropolitan Arts Council\, 16 Augusta Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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