The Shirley Gaynor & Helen Hinchman Memorial Exhibit

Receiving and Jurying: Works must be brought to the Community Arts Center of Cambria County, 1217 Menoher Boulevard in Johnstown on Thursday, August 26, 2021 between 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M., Friday, August 27, 2021 between 1:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., or Saturday, August 28, 2021 between 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. After jurying is completed, rejected works must be picked up on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 or Thursday, September 2, 2021, between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

Artists’ Reception: An Opening Reception and awards presentation will be held at the Community Arts Center of Cambria County on Friday, September 10, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Awards presented will be the Helen C. Hinchman Platinum Award ($1,000), the Helen C. Hinchman Legacy Award ($900), the Helen C. Hinchman Education Award ($600), and the Shirley Gaynor Legacy Award ($500).

Pickup: At the conclusion of the show all exhibited work must be picked up by Saturday, September 25, 2021 between 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. or Monday, September 27, 2021 between 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. If you cannot pick up in person, please arrange to have someone pick up for you and contact the Community Arts Center with the person’s name. All works that aren’t picked up by the designated dates will become the property of the Community Arts Center.

Fees: There is a limit of two (2) entries per artist for a fee of $25; Community Arts Center members are eligible for a fee of $15. All college and university students are eligible for the Community Arts Center’s member rate fee of $15.

Entries: Subject matter should be suitable for public display; the juror makes all decisions regarding suitability. Submitted works must be original; no reproductions, giclees, or works done under instruction, or using copywrite works, or images protected by copyright will be accepted. All work must be properly framed or finished and ready to install. No sawtooth hangers will be accepted. Although care is exercised in handling works, the Community Arts Center of Cambria County assumes no responsibility for damages or loss. Submission of artwork constitutes agreement with conditions set forth herein and is considered a commitment to show. No work can be removed before the close of the exhibition.

Tags and Entry Forms: An entry form must be completed in its entirety for all works submitted, along with the entry fee. If needed, copies may be made from the enclosed form, or the forms may be downloaded using the link below on this page. Additional forms will be available at receiving. Attach the entry tag securely to the back or underside of your work.

Sales: Any work sold through the exhibition will be subject to the following commissions: 30% to the Community Arts Center of Cambria County and 70% to the artist. Please price work accordingly.

Questions: Please contact Kate Rafas, Design and Development Director at (814) 255-6515 or krafas@caccc.org.