The City of Santa Fe Arts Commission announces an exhibit and art competition that will showcase the talents of local artists in an exhibit at the Community gallery. Formly known as the Annual Poster Competition, the Competition has been re-envisioned to recognize more than one artist and allow the entry of 3-dimensional works. All entries will be judged by a committee of Art Commissioners, artists and art professionals. The top three entries will receive cash prizes, with the Best of Show receiving a $1,000 cash prize and 1st place and 2nd place receiving $500 and $250 respectively. The Best of Show will also be reproduced on a note card and the artist given the opportunity to show his/her original entry in City Hall for a year.
The following criteria is required:
- Artist must be living and at least 18 years old
- Artist must live in Santa Fe County
- Individuals who have won the City Poster Competition in the past three years are not elligible
- One entry per person allowed
Online entry forms for the 2013 Common Ground Art Exhibit Prize will be available in June of 2013.