Hope & Healing Juried Art Show for High School Students

February 23 – April 5, 2012
State Theatre, Brown – Daub Art Gallery
453 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042

Reception, Silent Auction, Awards Ceremony

April 5, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Reception Reservations
Cost: TBD
State Theatre, Brown – Daub Art Gallery
Easton, PA 18042

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Important Dates & Deadlines

  • December 1, 2011—Teacher registration to participate - Click here for registration form
  • February 1-7, 2012—Art work is picked up or dropped off with HTTA office
  • February 23, 5:30 – 7 PM—Art Show opens with a free reception
  • April 5, 5:30 – 8:30 PM—Art Show closes with a Reception, Silent Auction, & Awards Ceremony

Free Gallery Viewing

Brown–Daub Art Gallery is open 90 minutes prior to most performances at the State Theatre and during Intermissions. Gallery is open for those without a theater ticket on the following dates and times.

  • February 23, Thursday 5:30 – 7 PM
  • March 2, Saturday 6:30 – 8 PM
  • March 8, Thursday 6:30 – 8 PM
  • March 9 & 10, Friday & Saturday 6:30 – 8 PM
  • March 17, Saturday 6:30 – 8 PM
  • March 20 – 23, Tuesday – Friday 5:30 – 7 PM
  • March 24 & 25, Saturday & Sunday 12:30 – 2 PM / 4:30 – 6 PM
  • March 31, Saturday 6:30 – 8 PM
  • April 5, Thursday - $50 per person 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Artists Invited to Participate

Any High School Student in the Greater Lehigh Valley Area

Purpose

To inspire hope and healing by raising the awareness that art helps the healing process
To create art for hospital patient rooms, treatment areas, clinics
To download "Why Does Art Inspire Hope & Healing?" click here.

Theme

Submit original art that promotes hope and healing by communicating a message of peace, calm, comfort and inspiration. Students must include a short description of how the art communicates that message.

Art Medium

Two-dimensional work that can be hung in a hospital room is accepted. It may include painting, photography, mixed media, etc.

Size & Finishing

Horizontal or vertical art (including the optional mat) must not be larger than 16" x 20" depth not to exceed 2" and not smaller than 12 x 14". Work submitted in the 16"x20" size will be framed in our black wood frames for the art show display. If work is not 16" x 20" the artist must supply the frame. Painting on canvas must have sides painted and picture hanging wire attached to be displayed without a frame. All other work must be framed to be part of this show. No glass in framing will be accepted. Plexiglas or non-breakable material is accepted. Art that is not finished to these specifications will not be accepted.

Judging Criteria

  1. Artist's interpretation and depiction of the theme
  2. Technical skills & craftsmanship
  3. Creativity & originality

Prizes

1st Place – $400, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place - $200
Honor awards are granted by community members who select additional winning pieces and fund the $100 prize.

Student Information and Release Form (Required)

To download the Student Release Form click here.