community manga exhibit

Juried Show

Exhibit Dates: april 3-28, 2023

 
 

what is manga?

To put it briefly, manga is the Japanese word for comics published in Japan. The word itself is comprised of two characters: man 漫 meaning “whimsical” and ga 画 meaning “pictures.”

The correct pronunciation sounds like the “mon” in Montana plus “guh.” 

The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action, adventure, business and commerce, comedy, detective, drama, historical, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and fantasy, erotica, sports and games, and suspense, among others.

What are manga characters' main features?

–Expressive eyes. Big eyes help to convey the characters’ emotions in a powerful way
–Slender silhouettes. bodies of the characters usually have a proportion of seven heads or more
–Very white skin
–Japanese-style school uniforms
–Pages are read from right to left, like traditional Japanese writing
–Put cartoonish characters in realistic settings
–Greater variety of transitions between vignettes

 

prospectus

ELIGIBILITY:

Open to artists of any age in the williston community or surrounding area. Original artwork only.

artwork:

up to 2 pieces can be submitted. title, artist name, medium, size, and price if for sale must be included on title card for each piece.

SIZE LIMIT:

artwork, including frame, must not exceed 24 x 30 inches in any direction and should be ready to hang. artwork is not required to be FRAMED BUT must be hangable.

ENTRIES:

Entry forms should be printed out, completed and submitted with artwork.

ENTRY FEES:

None.

SALES:

the james memorial art center takes a 20% commission on sales. Label work that is not for sale “NFS”.

DELIVERY AND PICK-UP:

Late arriving work cannot be hung. Work not picked up after one month will be handled at the discretion of the gallery.

prizes:

best of show ribbon and cash award will be awarded in both youth and adult categories. 1st and 2nd place ribbons will also be awarded in each category.

  exhibit schedule 

  • Entry deadline: friday, march 31, 2023

  • Show dates: april 3 - 28, 2023

  • Reception: date tba

  • Hand delivery of work: march 27-31

  • Pick up work: may 1-5, 2023