Criteria
The exhibition is open to members of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. Artists who are not already members are encouraged to join GNSI to participate.
Artist may submit up to 2 works created within the last 5 years. Student work is accepted but must be of professional quality. No photography will be accepted. Images should be submitted at the highest resolution possible and not exhibit any pixellation or blurring from file compression.
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Exhibit Details
This year, in the spirit of the Great Ponds Gallery located at the Lakeville Public Library where our exhibition will be displayed, the focus of our exhibition will be Visual Storytelling. The gallery space is a public meeting area and hosts various public events from children's reading programs to many different activity groups.
Venue:
Physical Exhibit: Lakeville Public Library, Lakeville, MA
Digital Exhibit: GNSI Conference at Bridgewater State University
Categories:
Storytelling - Artwork that conveys a specific message or story to the audience.
Engaging the Young Mind - Artwork that engages and educates the younger audience.
Everyone Loves a Mystery! - Artwork that evokes curiosity, focusing on the who, what, where, when, and why of all things science.
Go Down in History - Artwork focused on historical subject matter - archaeology, paleontology, paleobotany, geology, astronomy, evolution. From ancient history to more recent history and everything in between.
Application Requirements
Artists may submit up to 2 works created within the last 5 years and not accepted into previous Annual Conference Member Exhibits.
No photography will be accepted.
No AI images will be accepted.
All 2D work for the in-person exhibit must be matted, framed with Plexiglass, and wired for hanging. No saw tooth or clip hangers. No works smaller than 8" x 10". Max dimensions 48" high by 48" wide.
Small sculpture works accepted (maximum dimensions for display cabinets are 24” wide, 8” deep, and 18” tall)
No sales are to be conducted during the exhibition.
Jurors
For Traditional Science Illustration:
Broader Visual SciComm:
Important Dates
Accepting Submissions:
January 24 - March 8, 2025
Blind Jury Process:
March 16 - April 5, 2025
Notification of Acceptance:
On the week of April 6, 2025
Delivery of Accepted Works:
April 13–May 17, 2025: Accepted artists upload their work to a separate digital exhibit platform and frame and pack their artwork if shipping for the in-person exhibit.
May 18–May 24, 2025: Artwork accepted for in-person exhibit must be received.
Physical Exhibition:
June 1 - August 1, 2025
Opening Reception:
Monday, July 14, 2025
