In the fall of 1999, The Dayton Art Institute dedicated a space to exhibit works by leading artists living and working in the Miami Valley. While the Art Institute is an encyclopedic fine art museum, with holdings spanning 5,000 years of art history, the staff and Board are also committed to supporting local contemporary artists in their effort to reach a broader community. The variety of both established and emerging artists on view in the gallery enables our audience to experience the richness, diversity, and cultural contributions of our artistic community.

Guidelines for Entries
The Dayton Art Institute is accepting submissions, postmarked no later than May 1, 2007, for consideration for the Regional Artists Gallery, 2008 exhibition season. The gallery features two exhibitions a year of work by one or two artists selected by the Art Institute’s curatorial staff. Each exhibition runs for approximately ten weeks.

Contents of Submission Packages:

1. CD of digital images
One CD containing a maximum of 10 jpeg images, each one labeled with its title. The artist’s name should appear on the front of the CD .

2. Image Checklist
The heading of the Image Checklist should include artist’s name, current address, phone number, and email address. Arrange this list of works in the order they appear on the corresponding CD of digital images. This list should include the work’s title, date, medium, and dimensions. All work must be created within the past three years.

3. Artist’s Statement
A one-page statement or description of the work represented on the CD.

4. Curriculum Vitae
A list of solo and group exhibitions and artist’s education.

5. Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
CD and supporting material will be returned only to those who have included a self-addressed stamped envelope. All material submitted without return postage will be discarded.

Please note:
• The exhibition space limits artwork to a maximum of four feet in height.

• The unique gallery space has varying widths between eleven and twelve feet, and has a perimeter of approximately 128 feet.

• Artists are responsible for having their work ready for installation.

• The Art Institute’s curator of American Art will select the pieces for exhibition and museum staff will install these pieces.

• The Art Institute will be responsible for all signage, labels, and publicity.

• Artists are responsible for delivering and picking up their artwork to and from the Art Institute.

• The Dayton Art Institute has the right to reproduce works of art exhibited in the Regional Artists Gallery in all media for promotional or educational purposes.

• Artists who have exhibited their work in the Regional Artists Gallery are eligible to reapply five years after their show.

• Artists living outside of southwestern Ohio will not be considered.

Interested artists should mail their materials to:

The Dayton Art Institute
Regional Artists Gallery
Curator of American Art
456 Belmonte Park North
Dayton, Ohio 45405

Entries should be postmarked no later than May 1, 2008 for consideration for a 2009 exhibition. Notifications of selections will be made in June 2008.