Trenton City Museum announces Reginald M. Browne, vicechair of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and chairman of the Creative Capital Foundation, as juror for the 40th Ellarslie Open.
Artists from greater Trenton, N.J., and beyond may enter artwork online from April 1 to May 11 for consideration in the show, which runs from June 24 through Sept. 30.
“Reginald Browne brings a fresh and exciting perspective as a supporter of artists and the arts. We look forward to his vision as juror for Ellarslie Open 40,” said Diane Ciccone, vice president of the Trenton Museum Society.
“Forty is quite a milestone not only for the Ellarslie Open but also for the Trenton Museum Society, which itself marks 50 years in 2023,” said TMS President Joan Perkes.
“The Open debuted a few years into the partnership with the City of Trenton that transformed Ellarslie Mansion into the Trenton City Museum. Since its inception, the Ellarslie Open has been fully intertwined with the museum’s history and with the TMS and community members who create and sustain the museum’s offerings.”
Artists may submit up to four works online for consideration in Ellarslie Open 40. The prospectus, timeline, and entry link (the Call for Art goes live Saturday) are at ellarslie.org/EO40.
The top honor, Best In Show Overall, comes with an award of $1,000. Top prizes will also be given in each of five categories (painting; works on paper; sculpture; photography; digital art) and through special sponsorships.
Showcasing contemporary works by established and emerging artists, the 2023 show will open Saturday, June 24, with an EO40 Artists & Members Reception. It will remain on view through Sept. 30. Gallery talks and other events related to the exhibition will be announced.
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