RAC Masters is a member-only group show intended to appeal to artists who have a body of work and are interested in presenting it at an advanced level.
The exhibition chair may refuse any entry on the grounds of poor condition or oversized artwork.
Entry Procedures and Guidelines
Artist’s Eligibility: Exhibiting Members only
By submitting your work to the show, you agree to exhibition requirements and RAC Gallery Policies.
How Many Works: 3 to 15 pieces to represent a body of work (depending on size) that will fill a space roughly 8 feet wide by 6 feet high, along with an artist statement (pertaining to the submitted work).
Fees: There will be a submission fee of $65 for each artist’s body of work (no matter the number of pieces submitted), and an additional $30 fee if you are accepted (to cover exhibition costs, publicity, etc).
Remember there is a process to pay for entries online and upload your images prior to drop off.
DEADLINE IS MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY, August 18. After you hit the submit button, you will be directed to PayPal to pay the entry fee either by credit card or PayPal account.
All Submissions must be done through EntryThingy. Click here for online entry after July 28, 2023.
*Fees cover EntryThingy Service Charge
An outside juror will select approximately 10-12 artists to participate in the RAC Masters Exhibition. The entire body of work will be either selected or not selected. The work of all selected artists needs to be framed and wired according to the RAC exhibitions guidelines, except for sculpture. Please consider uniformity in framing and make sure all frames are damage free and mattes and glass are clean and free of debris (particularly check any older pieces, they may need a freshening-up).
Important Dates
Receiving Dates: Friday, September 8 (12–5pm) and Saturday, September 9 (10am-1pm)
Please be sure you will be available to deliver your work at the required time. Late work will not be accepted and you will forfeit your place in the exhibition.
ARTWORK MUST BE DELIVERED DURING RECEIVING TIMES – COMMITTEE WILL NOT ACCEPT PIECES DELIVERED AFTER 1 pm Saturday, September 9, no exceptions!
Opening Reception: Friday, September 15 (6-8pm)
Show Runs September 15 through October 7
Pick Up: Sunday, October 8 (10am-1pm) and Monday, October 9 (10am-1pm)
Storage is extremely limited – please pick up on time. You will be charged a $10/day penalty for late pick up.
FAQs:
Can I submit work previously displayed in a RAC exhibition?
Yes, we expect that some of your best work has already been in shows here.
I do oils as well as drawings. Can I submit work in different media?
Yes, but consider that no matter the medium, the work needs to have a consistent point of view.
How old can my pieces be?
We are hoping work is fairly recent and has been produced within the last 7 years.
What do you mean by a “body of work”?
In short, we are looking for a collection of work that is cohesive in style and point of view, shows growth and progression of thought and expertise (if it’s a more retrospective collection) and represents an accomplished level of execution.
What should my artist statement say?
Writing about your own art means that you are writing from a place of authority. Be authentic, honest, clear and fairly brief. Be specific and use simple terminology.
Is there a size limitation for each piece?
No, there is not a size limitation as long as all of your work fits in your designated space.
Questions? Please email executivedir@