CONTACT: Marcia Shelly, marciashell@aol.com

LENGTH OF SHOW: This show will hand for approximately 2 months (May 3-June 27, 2025).

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: April 27th, 2-D only, must be able to hang on a wall. $11 per entry, maximum 2 entries.

DROP OFF: May 2, 2025, 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6500 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN. TAA will deliver artwork to Rarity Bay on Friday, May 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

FEE: $11 per submission payable by link below or in person at drop off.

PICK UP CURRENT WORK: N/A

SIZE: No specific limitations noted, but please consider the weight of your piece to be a factor in safe installation.

JURIED: NO* (See special notice)

AWARDS: NO

THEME: NO

COMMISION: NO

RECEPTION: June 1, 2025, 1 PM-3 PM. Music by Guitarist Taylor Phelps.

SPECIAL NOTICE: *In the event that we have more entries than the venue can display, preference will be given to artists not previously given an opportunity to display at RARITY BAY. We do this in an effort to let more members have a chance to exhibit.”

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:

I agree to deliver my artwork ready to hang according to the hanging standards linked below. TAA is not responsible for damages. Please have your piece ready for transport (padded, etc.).

I agree to label my artwork with my contact information on the back of each work, using the official TAA label.

Hanging Instructions Download

TAA Label Download

DISCLAIMER:

By your submission (SUBMIT button), you agree to allow your artwork and images of your artwork to be used by TAA or RARITY BAY for publicity purposes in print, online, and social media.

A digital image of your work must accompany your email registration.

COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION:

STEP 1: PAY FOR YOUR SUBMISSION; PLEASE NOTE THAT FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.

STEP 2: EMAIL REGISTRATION

Send an email to Marcia Shelly at marciashell@aol.com

and attach an image of your artwork.

Please include the following:

Name:

Email:

Phone: 

Art Title:

Size:

If you intend to pay when you deliver your art, Please let Marcia know that as well.


HOW TO NAME YOUR DIGITAL PHOTO ATTACHMENT

Take a high-quality (squared-up) photo of the painting only (unframed painting to avoid glare) and crop it to just the image, correctly oriented (horizontal or vertical.)

The painting image must show only the painting; no mat, frame or background should be visible. 

  • Open the .jpg file and change the resolution to a minimum of 300 pixels per inch, sized to a maximum of 1800 pixels on the LONGER side, saved as maximum quality not to exceed 3 MB. 

  • Name the file as: Artist Name (LastFirst)_ArtworkTitle_media_size (HxW).jpg

  • Example : SmithJane_RedTulips_acrylic_20h12w.jpg

IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE:

Just ask for help in your email. We’ll be happy to assist you till you are comfortable doing so.