The Alquemie Project
Juried Art Exhibition
June 3-5, 2022

Call for Entries for Artists
The Alquemie Project is dedicated to the belief in the transformative power of art to support humanity and build community. The Alquemie Project is announcing its second annual Art Exhibition and is seeking entries of artwork reflecting the truth, beauty, and wonder in the natural, imagined or created world. This juried art exhibition is sponsored by Jolie Tea Company, Salem, MA.

Artwork
Preferred mediums are of oils, acrylic, gouche, watercolor, pastel, and mixed media. Final works of art are not to exceed 36” x 36”. Accepted submissions must be framed or on wrapped canvas ready to hang.  A maximum of 3 original works may be entered per artist. No entry fee.

Award
One Grand Prize Winner, $1,000 cash award.

Artwork Selection Criteria
Depiction of truth, depiction of beauty, depiction of wonder, overall aesthetic value, and quality of artistic composition and design.

Exhibition Schedule
March 17:   Online entry opens for submissions

May 15:    Deadline for entries

May 26:    Notification to 12 finalists will be sent via email

June 1:     Final 12 artworks delivered to Jolie Tea Company

June 3:     Exhibition open to the public

June 3-4:  Public voting open

June 5:     Winners announced, prizes awarded 

Procedures for submissions, selections, and final exhibition
All submissions will be made online via the Alquemie Project event page. A panel of 4 individuals will collectively select the top 12 artworks based on the above criteria. Notification of selection will be given to 12 finalists and arrangements will be made to deliver artwork to Jolie Tea Company at 316 Derby Street, Salem, MA for a public exhibition. On June 3rd and 4th, public viewing and public voting will take place. On June 5th the winners will be decided based on scores from the four panelists and the public voting (representing the 5th panelist). Award winners are announced and prizes awarded on June 5th.