Some exciting changes were announced for the 34th annual James Weir People’s Choice exhibit, which is hosted by the Weyburn Arts Council.
This year’s art exhibition was extended until the end of February, which will allow for a longer voting period.
This will be the 34th year of James Weir People’s Choice exhibit. It is the longest running show of its kind in western Canada. The multi-artist show is held every January and February in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery.
The James Weir People’s Choice award began when Weir had the idea of forming an arts council. The successful development of the Weyburn Arts Council led James Weir to donate a small sum of money to be awarded to the winner of an annual event, entitled the James Weir People’s Choice exhibit. Residents are invited to tour the ehxibit, and vote on their favourites.
This year, the James Weir People’s Choice Exhibit will be displayed in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery from January 8 to February 22, 2018. The Weyburn Arts Council receives support for the show from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Speedy Glass, and Sask. Lotteries.
This successful exhibition will give amateur artists from the Weyburn and southeast region, the opportunity to display their work. Gallery patrons are invited to cast their votes for their favourite pieces during the seven weeks of the exhibition.
A reception will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery at 7 p.m.
Interested entrants into the James Weir People’s Choice exhibit must reside in the southeast region and must be 16 years of age or older. Works of art must be recent, produced in 2016 or 2017, and never shown in the Allie Griffin Art Gallery. Works will be accepted from any of the following categories: oil, acrylic, watercolour, pen and ink, pencil, printmaking, photography, clay, fibre, leather, wood, metal, dried flowers and mixed media. A set of two or three related items will be accepted when applicable.
Artists wishing to submit work must complete an entry form and return it by December 21 to the Weyburn Arts Council, which is located at 424 - 10th Avenue South, S4H 2A1. Entry forms are available at the Signal Hill Arts Centre and the Allie Griffin Art Gallery. Submitted work must be delivered to the Allie Griffin Art Gallery by January 8, 2018.
