Call for Entries
2025 DAAL Member Spring Show
An Exhibition of Fine Art and Photography
Jurors: Sharone Putter and Aaron Sheldon
Show Chairs: Martha Snee and Gale Suver
On View March 29 – April 26, 2025
Entry Deadline March 23rd, 2025
Reception and award ceremony
Sunday, April 13th, 2025, 2-4 pm
at the Dublin Rec Center
5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED
Help us spread the word
During the reception we’ll announce the Spring Show awards
and the Ross Ekstrom scholarship winners.
Art Drop Off March 29th, 2025
Bring your own labels Click here to download template.
Reception April 13th
Art Pick up April 26th
Important ~ Art Dimensions Are Limited – See Below
Eligibility: All members of Dublin Area Art League that paid their membership for the year 2024-2025 may enter artwork. Need to renew your membership? click here. – To join click here.
Two Categories: Fine Art and Photography/Digital Art. Each artist can enter two works total, in the same category or one piece in each category. Photography and Digital entries will be hung in a grouping on the wall across from the Abbey Theater.
Fine Art: original work of art in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional format created in any art medium type (pencil, ink, acrylic, oil, glass, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, encaustics, clay, paper, wood, etc.).
Photography: Images captured by either an analog or digital camera, photograms, or other experimental photography. The photograph should be the dominant feature of the artwork.
Digital Art: Artwork created digitally including images that are heavily collaged or manipulated to produce a new image using digital tools. This includes illustrations created digitally. AI created images are not accepted.
Entry fee: $15.00 for one, $20.00 for two pieces Each member can enter two pieces of artwork for the categories of Photography/Digital Art or Fine Art/Non-Digital (including painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, etc.)
Prizes:
Best of Show $150 includes both categories combined.
- Fine Art 1st $100
- Fine Art 2nd $75
- Fine Art 3rd $50
- Fine Art 4t $25
- Fine Art Honorable Mention $15
- Fine Art Honorable Mention $15
- Photography/Digital Art 1st $100
- Photography/Digital Art 2nd $75
- Photography/Digital Art 3rd $50
- no Honorable Mention for Photography/Digital Art
The Rules:
- Two Entries total allowed per member. Both pieces can be in the same category or one piece in each category.
- All artwork must be original work of the member and not previously exhibited in a DAAL Show. Work must have been completed within the last 5 years. Not For Sale works are acceptable.
- Size limitation: work shall measure no longer than 24 inches (including the frame) on the longest side.
- Artworks must be wired for hanging. “Sawtooth” hangers are not accepted. If art is not framed, edges must be finished. Paintings must be dry to the touch.
- 3D work must be suitable to hang on a screen. No pedestals will be available.
- No nudes or disturbing images can be displayed at the Dublin Recreation Center.
- All sales are between the artists and the buyer. No commissions will be taken.
Release of Liability: Artists will be asked to sign an Assumption of Risk and Liability Form when art is dropped off. This is a requirement of the Dublin Recreation Center.
Important Show Dates:
| March 23rd | Deadline to Submit Entry Form & Label Information for Art |
| March 29th |
Drop Off Art at Dublin Recreation Center between 9:00 AM and 10:30 PM. Bring your labels. |
| April 13th | Reception & Awards Ceremony 2-4 PM. Guests & Public Welcome. |
| April 26th | Pick Up Art between 9:00 and 10:30 AM. |
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Volunteers Needed for the Spring Show
All members of DAAL are invited to volunteer to help out in some way during the year.
Helping with a show is a great opportunity to meet other members and to contribute to the success of the event.
Click below to see the available slots.
Sign Up to Volunteer
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Entry Form
Instructions: Complete Entry Form below with your entry information.
After submitting, you’ll get an automatic confirmation email. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder. No email = please resubmit, something went wrong.
Reminder: There are size limitations. Work shall measure no longer than 24 inches (including the frame) on the longest side.
Submissions for this show are now closed.
