History Through the Lens of the Artist
July 18 - August 25, 2024
Due to a change in circumstances, the St. Augustine Art Association has had to restructure the original photography show, History Through the Lens of Architecture, into a new exhibit. Although the title is similar, History through the Lens of the Artist, it will include both photography and other mediums (painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, etc.). In an effort to keep it fair to the photographers who have already submitted and still have active entries, we will have two categories with two separate judges and two separate set of awards: awards for photography and awards for other mediums. The accepted work will then be combined to create one major exhibition.
Sincerely,
The St. Augustine Art Association
Staff & Board of Directors
2024 is the St. Augustine Art Association’s (STAAA) 100th anniversary. In celebrating this historic moment, STAAA will host a juried exhibit, History Through the Lens of the Artist from July 18 – August 25, 2024.
Aftermath by Skip Rohde
The history of a place is visible everywhere you look, and can be evident by the buildings, waterways, and landmarks, and more. This exhibit challenges artists to observe their surroundings and tell a story of the development and evolution of the culture and people of a community from its inception until today.
Artists may submit works that utilize subject matter ranging from architecture and landscape, to people, events, landmarks, social issues and more.
Categories include: Photography, Drawing & Painting, Printmaking, Mixed Media & Collage (2D or 3D), Fiber, Sculpture and Pottery & Ceramics.
Important Dates
- May 13, 2024
Online Entries open
- June 16, 2024
Online Entries DUE
- By June 26, 2024
Notifications of acceptance sent via email
- July 12-14, 2024
Works DUE IN GALLERY by 4:00pm for installation and Judging for Awards
- July 18, 2024
Opening Reception & Awards Presentation (evening, ticketed event–discount for exhibiting artists)
- August 25, 2024
Artwork Pick Up; 12-4pm
Over $10,000 in awards!
Judging for awards will be done in-person once the show is installed. Applicants are eligible to win awards in the following categories:
- Photography
- $2,500 Best of Show 100th Anniversary Alice & Clark Alger Award
- $1,000 First Place Award
- $750 Second Place Award
- $500 Third Place Award
- $150 Honorable Mention
- $150 Honorable Mention
- Other Mediums
- $2,500 Best of Show 100th Anniversary Alice & Clark Alger Award
- $1,000 First Place Award
- $750 Second Place Award
- $500 Third Place Award
- $150 Honorable Mention
- $150 Honorable Mention
History Through the Lens of the Artist is sponsored by:
Alice & Clark Alger
Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.
