31st ANNUAL JURIED ART EXHIBITION
April 4 - June 5, 2025
The Art Barn School of Art is delighted to announce our 31th Annual Juried Art Exhibition. The purpose of this long-standing exhibition is to promote the creation and recognition of original quality 2-dimensional works of art, as well as ceramic arts. The exhibition attracts entries from established and aspiring artists from Northwest Indiana, Chicago suburbs and Southwest Michigan and beyond. This years diverse team of jurors are working, teaching artists whose experience aligns directly with our educational mission, ensuring the highest standards and integrity. Betty Carr, an upcoming Guest Artist and master painter in the American Impressionist Society, Sarah Rehmer, a previous Guest Artist and Chicago-based encaustic artist, and Amy Palatnick (Amy the Potter), a California-based potter and online instructor.
The entry process is entirely online with a deadline for submissions at midnight on February 26, 2025. To learn more visit artbarnschool.org. The exhibition opens April 4 and will run through June 5, 2025 with an opening reception scheduled for April 11 from 5:00 to 8:00pm CST.
Art Barn provides numerous purchase and merit awards totaling $5,000.
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All proceeds generated from this exhibition, aside from awards, support Art Barn School of Art educational programs and exhibitions.
The exhibition is open to artists 18 years of age and up and living in the United States. We accept up to 2 entries for a fee of $40. All entries must be of original design and personal execution.
We accept 2-dimensional media including, but not limited to, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting, pastels, photography and/or printmaking. Additionally we accept ceramics works which may be 2 or 3-Dimensional and be functional or non-functional (only single pieces, no sets).
Schedule Summary
Feb. 26 Entry deadline
March 14 Selection notification (by email)
March 28 & 29 Delivery of accepted works
April 4 Exhibit opens
April 11 Reception & Awards
June 5 Exhibit closes
June 6 & 7 Pick-up exhibited work
June 12 Return shipments complete
About the 2025 Jurors
Betty Carr earned an MA from San Jose State University, CA. She instructs painting, drawing and sculpture at primary, secondary and college levels and has developed a following through both private and workshop instruction, including at Art Barn School of Art. Her work is collected by individuals and corporations, and has been selected for numerous juried exhibitions. Betty was recently selected as a master painter in the American Impressionist Society and she is a signature member of Arizona Plein Air Painters Association.
Artist Website: https://bettycarrfineart.com/
Carr returns to teach "Luminous Paintings in Watercolor", a 3-day guest artist workshop June 20-22 at Art Barn.
Sarah Rehmer earned her BA in Graphic Design and Photography from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. Her work is held in private collections internationally. Rehmer is based in the Chicago area and teaches classes and workshops around the Midwest. Her ongoing body of encaustic work uses photography and pages from dismantled and decaying antique books. Rehmer is a 2012 Illinois Arts Council Professional Development Grant recipient and her work is held in private collections in around the United States, Canada, Italy, and Norway, as well as Institutional and Corporate collections in Illinois and New York. Rehmer teaches classes and workshops around the Midwest and on occasion a little further away. In 2024 Rehmer taught a 2-day eco-dye workshop at the Art Barn that utilized natural materials found on our campus, incorporating the natural world into art-making. Her eco-dye process is an increasingly popular art technique as people look to inspiration from nature, and uses everyday found materials to create a pleasing result.
Artist Website: https://rehmer-studio.com/
Amy Palatnick "Amy the Potter" began her wheel-throwing journey in 1989 and fell in love with clay so quickly and completely that she chose pottery over medical school. She moved to Texas for an apprenticeship at a production pottery, where she was blessed to work under a group of Master Potters. Specializing in high-quality, functional pottery, Amy moved to the Northwest and established a thriving business at a local Saturday Market, where her colorful, sophisticated work has been enjoyed widely for decades. Recently relocated to Santa Cruz, California, Amy has become a passionate online teacher, sharing invaluable tips and techniques while emphasizing body awareness to help prevent injuries and prioritize joy in the studio. She runs a unique 9-month online cohort to help potters elevate their skills through production-style work, and also offers a self-guided program for those who prefer to learn at their own pace. Join Amy for a workshop, follow her on social media, or consider enrolling in one of her programs to tap into this treasure trove of insights, hacks, and pure inspiration!
Artist Website: www.amypalatnick.com/amythepotter
Facebook: www.facebook.com/amypalatnick
Instagram: www.instagram.com/amythepotter
YouTube: www.youtube.com/amypalatnick , www.youtube.com/@AmyPalatnick/shorts