MCCC calls for submission to “Mercer County Artists 2015” show

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Artists aged 18 and older who live, work or attend school in Mercer County are invited to submit their art for consideration for the “Mercer County Artists 2015” exhibition at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College.

Jurying is set for Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gallery.

Artists may enter up to two original works completed since February 2013 in any media except photography.

They are asked to drop off their work between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Works that are not accepted for the show should be picked up between 3:30 and 5 p.m.

The “Mercer County Artists” show will be on display from Monday, Feb. 2 to Friday Feb 27.

An opening reception and award ceremony is set for Feb. 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Awards include $1,500 in purchase and merit prizes, including the Utrecht Art Supplies Best in Show prize and the annual West Windsor Arts Council Prize for an outstanding work by a West Windsor artist. Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission Purchase Award winners become part of the County’s permanent art collection.

The Gallery is located on the college’s West Windsor Campus, 12oo Old Trenton Road.

A full prospectus for the exhibit is available at mccc.edu/gallery.

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