Applications Open2025 Wisconsin CraftBiennial Members' ExhibitionOnline Applications Due: January 3rd, 2025 Exhibition Dates: March 7th - April 25th, 2025 Plymouth Arts Center, Plymouth WI 2025 Biennial Online Application Please read the FULL 2025 Biennial prospects below before applying. |
The exhibition is open to current Wisconsin Craft members as of the date of application. To renew your membership, or join, go to WisconsinCraft.org/Become-A-Member.
This is a juried exhibition. Artwork entered must be original, crafted by the artist and not shown in a previous Wisconsin Craft Biennial or Plymouth Arts Center exhibition. All work must have been made since the previous Biennial in 2023. Artwork may not exceed 6’x 6’, wall hung pieces may not exceed of 30# in weight, sculptural pieces must be light and stable enough to be easily carried by two persons. Artists are encouraged to offer their work for sale, but it is not required. All sales will be handled by the Plymouth Arts Center with a commission of 35% at the retail price specified by the artist.
Application fee: $30 for up to three entries.
Awards: A total of $1,000 will be awarded for First, Second and Third place along with non-monetary Honorable Mention awards at the judge’s discretion.
IMPORTANT DATESJanuary 3, 2025 - Applications and Payments due January 9, 2025 - Jurying January 17, 2025 -Notification of accepted works February 24-28, 2025 - Shipped artwork due March 1, 2025, 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM - In person delivery of artwork March 7, 2025, 5:00-7:30 pm - Artists’ Opening Reception Friday , Presentation of Awards 6:00-6:30 April 25, 2025 - Show Closing April 26, 2025, 10AM-1:30PM - Art pick up |
Don't Wait Till The Last MinuteWe know that artists love to wait until that last minute to apply, but we are encouraging you to apply early an avoid the stress! Here is a list of items you will need to make your application process easy and simple. Ahead of completing the application, please compile the following information:
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More Artist InformationDELIVERY OF ARTWORK All work must be delivered in person to GALLERY 110 NORTH Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM, or shipped to arrive at the Gallery the week of February 24-28, 2025. All transportation and shipping costs for the exhibition are the responsibility of the artist. Wisconsin Craft will facilitate carpooling of art to the PAC among participating artists. We cannot guarantee that there will be someone from your region who will be able to transport your art. Please make your offer to transport art or make your request for transportation on your application. CONDITION OF ARTWORK UPON DELIVERY All work must be delivered ready to hang, or assembled and ready to display. Artwork requiring assembly and disassembly is the responsibility of the artist. All artwork on paper must be under Plexiglass or glass and properly wired for hanging unless previously agreed to. If glass is broken upon arrival, a new glass will be fitted and the artist billed for the cost of the glass. To facilitate installation, all artwork should be labeled with the artist's name, titleof work, media, size (as framed) and price. The Plymouth Arts Center is not responsible for damage or theft of artwork while in transit. Work will be inspected at the time of check-in to the Gallery. Any damage observed will be recorded and reported to the artist immediately. PICK UP OF ARTWORK Artwork is to be picked up from the gallery on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10AM-1:30PM. Work left at the Gallery more than ten (10) days beyond the closing date becomes the property of the Gallery unless prior arrangements have been made. Works shipped to the Gallery may be shipped back to the artist with payment of a $25 handling fee and a prepaid return shipping container for the artwork. For return shipping by FEDEX or UPS please provide a pre-printed label from the carrier to facilitate pickup. INSURANCE All artwork is covered by insurance while on the Gallery's premises. Any valuations shown are those stated by the lender and may not be considered as insurance claim values. In the event the value is questioned on an insurance claim, values will be based upon fair market value. If no records are available to support fair market value, references to similar works by other artists will be used to establish value. SALES
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2025 EXHIBITION JUROR
Julie has held solo exhibitions at the Cameron Art Museum, Clarke University, Carroll University, and the Foundry Art Centre. She has participated extensively within group exhibitions held at the Racine Art Museum, James May Gallery, Var Gallery, Dishman Art Museum, Indiana University, High Point University, South Dakota University, and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Her artist books have been acquired by the UW-Madison Kohler Art Library, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Special Collections Library, and the University of North Texas Special Collections Library. | 2025 EXHIBITION JUROR
Erol Reyal, freelance editorial, advertising, and corporate photographer covers art, music, and entertainment. His photos have been published in The New York Times, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, On Milwaukee.com, Urban Milwaukee.com, and MKE Lifestyle Magazine. | 2025 EXIBITION JUROR
Nancy McGee: Printmaker, Photographer, Digital Artist Her award winning works in Printmaking, Photography, and Digital Art have been exhibited internationally— ( including in the National Museum of American Art/Smithsonian; the Chicago Art Institute “Prints & Multiples”/Frank G. Logan Award, the Albuquerque Art Museum, Loveland Museum, Hunterdon Museum, the New York Center for Photographic Art, the Visual Arts Museum New York, Art Expo New York, the Berlin Foto Biennale/European Month of Photography, the Barcelona Biennale). Published works include “The Art of the Digital Age” by Bruce Wands; “Creative Quarterly Journals of Art & Design” (# 40/50, 54, 55, 56). |
Got Questions?Questions about the Exhibition or application process can be directed to our Exhibitions Chairperson, Joan Kennedy at mailto:exhibitions@wisconsincraft.org. |
History of the Biennial ExhibitionFor over a century, what is now Wisconsin Craft has worked to promote crafts persons who design and produce work of their own hands. The long-running Biennial Exhibition is an opportunity for Wisconsin Craft members to showcase their most innovative work in a juried gallery setting. The community non-profit is dedicated to its mission “To enliven the spirit of our community and to enrich the lives of all, by providing diverse experiences in the arts!” We are excited to have this opportunity for our members to show their work to a wider audience in the East Central region of Wisconsin. |