RAM Annual Invitational 2025

RAM ANNUAL INVITATIONAL 2025
SUBMISSION FORM

The Annual Invitational is a national competitive exhibition that has been hosted by the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum since its inception in 1948. The purpose of this exhibition is to encourage and recognize professional artists. In addition, this exhibition aligns with the museum’s mission to foster art appreciation in the community. All works will be for sale. All proceeds will benefit RAM’s exhibits, educational programing, and the participating artists.

Theme: Beasts of the Imagination

Beast - v. someone who is behaving in a crude, savage or horrible way; n. an animal; n. frightening mental images or ideas, sometimes in dreams, often representing deep-seated fears, anxieties or desires

Imagination - Comes from the Latin verb imaginary, which means “to picture oneself;” n. the ability to form mental images or ideas of things that are not real or that you have not experienced

***Please email casey@fsram.org to submit photos, artwork details, statement and resume. Up to four (4) artworks may be submitted, and no more than 12 clearly labeled.

SUBMISSIONS DETAILS:

• Contact information: email, phone number and city of residence.
• Artwork submitted must have been created within the past three (3) years.
• If artwork will exceed 36” wide (including frame), pre-approval by the Gallery Manager will be required. Thank you.
• Details for each work: title, year, media and dimensions (H x W x D). 
• Each artwork must be for sale. Please tell us how much you require for each work.
• Please include your artist resume including list of solo and group exhibitions.
• Please include your artist statement of why your piece represents Beasts of the Imagination.
• Any artwork left at RAM after the pickup deadline of Friday, September 13, 2024, will be considered forfeited.
• Submissions can be any media: painting, photography, fiber, sculpture, installation or video.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday, February 28, 2025
• ACCEPTED ENTRIES ANNOUNCED: Friday, March 14, 2025
• DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTED ARTWORK DELIVERY: Friday, April 19, 2025
• EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, May 3 – September 7, 2025
• WINNERS ANNOUNCED: Friday, May 2, at the Invitational Opening Reception, 5-7PM
• DEADLINE FOR PICK UP: Friday, September 19, 2025