2025 Innovations Art Show
April 1 - 30th
Categories - 3D Art & Digital/Photographic Art
Acceptable 3D Art includes Sculpture, Pottery, Metal, Glass, Fiber, non-flat Multimedia, or any artwork constructed in 3 dimensions.
Photographic and Digital Art must be the original work of the artist (AI art not allowed). Photographs may be altered or edited as long as the work was done by the artist.
Ribbons and prizes are awarded for each category:
1st place: $300
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $75
Innovation in Art
An artist’s work is considered innovative when it pushes the boundaries of traditional techniques, concepts, or mediums, offering fresh perspectives or challenging established norms. Innovation in art can manifest through experimentation with new materials, the fusion of diverse influences, or the exploration of uncharted themes. It often involves reinterpreting or reimagining familiar subjects, using abstraction or unconventional methods to provoke thought and stir emotional responses. An innovative artist may also engage in critical commentary on societal issues, blending cultural, political, or philosophical ideas in ways that spark conversation and inspire new ways of seeing the world. Ultimately, innovation in art is about creating something that feels original, compelling, and thought-provoking, encouraging viewers to expand their understanding and appreciate the world in a novel light.
Entry Rules
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old
- Entries must not have been submitted to any previous Crescent Harbor Gallery Art Shows
- 2D art (Photographic/Digital) must not exceed 48″ on it’s longest side
- 3D art must not exceed 48″ per side of the base of the work
- Up to 3 entries may be submitted by an artist. There is a $20 fee for each entry submitted.
- Photographic & Digital Art must be 100% original , not copies from any published photographs, prints, films, videos or from another artist’s work or the work of generative artificial intelligence (AI art)
- Artwork must remain in the gallery for the duration of the show (April 1-30)
- Applications must be received no later than March 26th
- Please include a photo of each work with the application, or email to [email protected]