NOOBAA 23
Non-Objective Abstract Art - 5th Annual International Juried Exhibition
Deadline for Submission *EXTENDED* - SATURDAY, July 29, 2023
NOOBAA 23 | Non-Objective Abstract Art - 5th Annual International Exhibition
The theme of Non-Objective Abstract Art can refer to Non-Objective Art or Non-Representational Art, which does not seek to represent specific objects, people, or other subjects found in the natural world, but instead relies on shape, line, color and form with no particular subject. Non-Objective Art is a pure abstract style that typically uses geometric motifs on a shallow picture plane. Art that has no illusion of pictorial depth made by linear perspective in the image and is purposely devoid of any references to worldly things or object. Styles include pure abstraction, such as geometric abstraction, neo-plasticism (De Stijl), color field, lyrical abstraction, concrete art, and more but must be unrelated to objective reality.
Juror: David Reif, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming
$700 in cash awards
Details
Exhibit Date: Friday, September 15 – October 20, 2023
Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 6-8pm
*Extended* Deadline for Submission: July 29, 2023
Media Type: All Media
Juror: David Reif, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming
Entry Fee: $42 for 1-3 images, $48 for 4 images, $54 for 5 images (Entry fee is non-refundable)
Click here for submission instructions
(online entry form, entry fee & submission images by email is required)
Eligibility
NOOBAA 23 | Non-Objective Abstract Art 5th Annual International Exhibition is open to artists who are at least 18 years old (by the time of entry) submitting original works of art created within the past 3 years.
Each artist may enter up to 5 artworks
Non-Objective Abstract Work Only
The competition welcomes all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art. (Note size restrictions in Rules for Entry below)
Artworks must be completed within the last 3 years. Any artworks completed before July 24, 2020 will be disqualified.
The enclosed entry/entries must be original work, independently created, composed and executed
No copies from other artists' works or paintings/drawings from other artists' photographs or from published material will be allowed. Source material must be original
Artwork that previously exhibited at the 3 Square Art Gallery are NOT eligible to submit
Artist who have withdrawn accepted artwork/artworks in any previous exhibitions are not eligible to enter
3SA Juror Members are not eligible to enter
All entries must be submitted electronically through the online submission page HERE, which opens March 29, 2023 and closes Monday, July 24, 2023, at midnight MOUNTAIN TIME (Denver, CO)
There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $42 for 1-3 artworks, $48 for 4 artworks, or $54 for 5 artworks
Please review all ENTRY GUIDELINES & SUBMISSION AGREEMENT before submitting
Awards & Benefits
3SA GOLD AWARD: $400 + Award Certification
3SA SILVER AWARD: $200 + Award Certification
3SA BRONZE AWARD: $100 + Award Certification
Honorable Mention: Certification
Selected artists for the exhibition receive the following benefits:
Juried Exhibit
Posting to 3SA website and social media platforms
Professional exhibition space and display of artwork
One of top galleries in Northern Colorado (great addition to resume)
Accepted artists will be listed on the 3SA website with their work and link to their website
Press releases on exhibition sent to 3SA media outlets
Schedule
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 24, 2023 at Midnight
Notification: August 10
Agreement Due: August 16
Artwork Due: On or before September 8
Artwork Drop Off Day: Friday, September 8, 1-4pm
Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 2023 from 6-8pm
Exhibition Dates: September 15 - October 20, 2023
Artwork Pick Up Day: Saturday, October 21, 1-4pm
Artwork Shipping Process: October 24-28
Juror
David Reif
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming
About
David Reif completed his BFA (painting, drawing, Printmaking) in 1968 at the Art Institute of Chicago and MFA (sculpture) at Yale University in 1970 and has been Professor of Art at the University of Michigan and Wyoming throughout his career. He has been "Visiting Artist" at numerous university institutions including the Univ. of Wisconsin, Michigan, Northern Arizona, Houston, Colorado College and Colorado State. Reif is recipient of a National Endowment "Emerging Artist" Grant, the Pardee Award for Excellence in Sculpture at Yale University and "Best Sculpture" award at the "Joslyn Biennial" exhibition in Omaha. He has exhibited in galleries and museums in New York, Washington, DC, Chicago and universities throughout the country. Reif was member and Chair of the Wyoming arts Council, has been a juror for regional and national exhibitions including, most recently, the "Line-With-Intent" national juried exhibition this past March (2018) at the ARC Gallery in Chicago.
Reif is currently Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Art at the University of Wyoming.