Application Process

There is a two-step selection process. For the first round, artists will submit a resume, artist statement, and digital image(s) of their artwork for the preliminary application. 

Second-round finalists will be asked to deliver their original artwork to Meijer Gardens for selection of this year's purchase award recipients.

Artists may submit a maximum of 3 entries. Submissions will be accepted digitally and artists should follow the below online submission guidelines. 

All submissions will be accepted until 11:59pm EST on Sunday, December 1, 2024. 

 

Please Include: 

Current resume, no more than 1 page
Artist Statement, no more than 1 page
Digital image (no smaller than 1024 x 768 at 72 dpi) 

Be sure to include the dimensions of your work (for photography entries, include print size).

If you are selected as a Finalist, be prepared to deliver your artwork to Meijer Gardens for judging.

If you are selected as a Finalist for the photography award, your photograph must be printed for the judges.

Timetable

September 1 – Submissions Open

December 1 – Deadline for Submissions

December 18 – Finalists Notified

January 2025 – Jurying of Finalists

February 2025 – Winners Notified