Image: Jennifer Bock-Nelson, "Intersection",oil

I’ve Been Here Before
An National Juried Exhibition exploring Psychological Landscapes
$50 Shipping Stipend for ALL Selected Artists

Deadline: April 12, 2025
Submission Fee: $25

Buckham Gallery invites artists to I’ve Been Here Before, a national juried competition. This exhibition explores the metaphorical potential of landscape, recognizing that while landscapes depict external views, they can also reflect the internal worlds and concerns of the artist. I've Been Here Before celebrates the landscape's ability to inhabit both literal and psychological spaces. We welcome and encourage submissions in all styles, media, and interpretations.

Founded in 1984, Buckham Fine Arts Project | Buckham Gallery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the vision to support and nurture artists, build community and inclusivity, while challenging our audience to engage with contemporary art in new ways. In commitment to our vision to support artists, Buckham Gallery will provide a stipend of $50 to each artist selected for this exhibition to aid in shipping costs. We acknowledge this may not cover all costs associated with the transportation of artwork.

Exhibition will be held June 13 - July 12, 2025 at Buckham Gallery, Flint MI.

Details:

• Artists must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the USA.
• Each artist may submit 1- 3 works for $25.
• Media Specifications: 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video artworks welcome. 
• All work must be original in concept, no reproductions or AI.
• Shipping Stipend: All artists selected for exhibition will receive $50 
• Submissions must be entered through Buckham Gallery’s website by April 12, 2025.
• Artists will be notified by May 10, 2025.  
• To Apply Visit: https://forms.gle/hwcin6iEhV2yAiWh9

Fees:

• The entry fee is $25, up to 3 works may be submitted for that fee.
• Submission fee may be paid by credit card or Paypal, and is nonrefundable.

Shipment or In-person Drop-Off:

• Artists are responsible for coordinating all packing, shipping and return shipping of their artwork, or in-person drop-off and pick-up.
• Selected works must be received between June 4 - 7, 2025.
• Stipend checks will be mailed to artists once the work is received and in good condition at Buckham Gallery.
• Buckham Arts Collective members are welcome to apply, fee-free, however will not receive the $50 stipend as intended to assist with the shipping of artwork.

Sales:

• Artwork may be for sale, though not required to be for sale. Artists set retail prices for their work.
• Buckham Gallery retains a 35% commission on sold work.

For more information: 
Please direct questions to Michele Leclaire at [email protected] or 810-239-6233. 

Buckham Gallery is located at 121 W 2nd Street, Flint, MI 48502.

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