Local artists will go brush-to-brush to compete for cash and other prizes during the Salisbury University Art Galleries — Downtown Campus’ second annual Art War.
The competition takes place during the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s 32nd annual Salisbury Festival on Saturday, April 26.
Student, amateur and professional artists will have five hours, starting at 10 a.m., to create their work live in front of festival-goers. Those attending the festival will vote on which work they like best. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. The first-place artist receives a solo show at a Salisbury University Art Galleries location. Gift certificates and cash prizes are available for second and third place.
Each artist is given a 10-foot-by-10-foot space in which to create. Indoor and outdoor spots are available. Setup begins at 9 a.m. Artists must bring their own supplies, including tables and chairs. A drop cloth and basic lighting are provided. Entries may be comprised of any material that is not hazardous, illegal or damaging to the provided space.
SU Art Galleries sponsors the competition. The entry fee is $20. Interested artists must sign up by Friday, April 18, at https://suartgalleries.
Entrants should include three to five images of past work in jpg format, at a resolution no higher than two megabytes per file, along with a one-paragraph description of the art they plan to create during the event.
For more information call 410-548-2547, e-mail galleries@salisbury.edu or visit www.salisbury.edu/
