Entries sought for annual juried show

Amateurs and professionals encouraged to submit artwork for ARTS 2013 exhibition at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Jong Jin Lee’s stone sculpture, Wind of Song, was one of the 3D pieces chosen for last year's juried Arts 2012 exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Jong Jin Lee’s stone sculpture, Wind of Song, was one of the 3D pieces chosen for last year's juried Arts 2012 exhibit at the Surrey Art Gallery.

Arts Council of Surrey invites established and emerging artists to enter its 29th annual juried exhibition of visual art.

ARTS 2013, featuring new artworks ranging from traditional paintings to digital technology, takes place at the Surrey Art Gallery from June 29 to Aug. 31.

The submission deadline for entry forms is May 22 at 4 p.m. The entry form is available at www.surrey.ca/artgallery (Opportunities).

If you have questions and/or comments, contact the Arts Council of Surrey at 604-594-2700 or info@artscouncilofsurrey.ca.

Chosen artworks will be recognized for awards in five categories: Painting–Works on Canvas; Painting–Works on Paper; Drawing, Mixed Media & Printmaking; 3-D Works and Fibre Arts; and Photography & New Media. Cash awards in each category range from $25 to $150.

Additionally, a People’s Choice award is presented at the conclusion of the exhibition.

Entries are welcomed from residents of Surrey, White Rock, Langley, Delta and Richmond. Artists from outside these areas are also encouraged to enter; however they need to be either a member of a club that belongs to the Arts Council of Surrey, or an individual member. To encourage applications by post-secondary art students, the membership requirement is waived with a copy of a valid student ID accompanying the entry form.

The Surrey Art Gallery is located at 13750 88 Ave.

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