swa Competitions / Calls for Entry
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Southwest Artists was founded at the end of World War ll to help heal the wounds of war. Today we are still faced with challenges, but our National Competitions continue to flourish! The show will be held at our Mena Arkansas Art Gallery. MAG is located in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains at the foot of Rich Mountain. It happens to be the start of the Talimena National Scenic Byway. The area is a Plein Air Painter and Photographer's Paradise! This show aims to bring together the best of art depicting life and landscapes of America, with a focus on the heartland.
This exhibition is limited to original, two-dimensional painting in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic and other mediums completed within the last 5 years. Computer generated art, photography or over painted photography are NOT eligible. Size is limited to 38 inches in any direction, including frame. For complete information, note carefully our prospectus. We are grateful for your participation!