What are the categories?

1.      Acrylic Painting

2.      Craft – one of a kind creations only, no craft kits or mold.

3.      Digital (Computer) Art – artwork created using computer graphics software (does not include digital photographs.

4.      Mixed Media – art that combines two or more media (often non-traditional), and no one media clearly predominates; includes collage and assemblage.

5.      Oil Painting

6.      Pastel – includes chalk (soft) and oil pastel.

7.      Print – all print forms including – but not limited to – etching, linoleum block, lithograph, woodcut, monoprint, silkscreen, and collagraph.

8.      Photography – includes color, black & white or tinted photographs taken with a film-based or digital camera.

9.      Sculpture – work designed in 3-dimensions, carved or constructed in any medium, abstract of figurative.

10.  Watercolor Painting – includes gouache (note: traditional watercolor often includes light pencil work and/or ink. They are still considered “Watercolor” NOT “Mixed Media”.

11.  Works on Paper – Includes hand-drawn works in mediums including: charcoal, pencil, colored pencil, graphite, ink, pen, crayon, or stylus of any sort.

IF WORK IS NOT CORRECTLY CATEGORIZED, IT WILL BE MOVED TO THE CORRECT CATEGORY!!

How do I know if I am a Professional or Non-Professional Artist?

PROFESSIONAL is an artist who meets 2 OR MORE of these qualifications:

• Sells or has sold artwork through commercial channels (including galleries, on-line galleries, craft shows, art shows, etc.)
• Has been exhibiting their work for 2 or more years in professional galleries and/or in professional art exhibits.*
• Has had work selected in 2 or more Juried Art or Craft Shows.*
• Has received 2 or more awards for their Artwork.*
• Holds (or has held) professional membership in an artist or craftsperson guild or association.

NON-PROFESSIONAL is an artist who DOES NOT meet 2 or more of the above criteria.

• *EXCEPTION: Artists who only enter their work in the County Senior Art Show and NEVER exhibit their work in any other show or venue do not have to identify themselves as Professional Artists unless they have won First Place3 in their category 3 or more times. In that case, they should identify themselves as “Professional”.

What happens if I get selected for the 2024 New Jersey State Senior Citizens Annual Juried Art Contest and Exhibition? 

Only a select few works will qualify for this show. IF your piece is chosen, the SCAHC will take your artwork to the show and bring it back when the show is over if it does not sell. Once the artwork is brought back the gallery after the State Show, you will be able to pick it up.