Call for Entries: Equal Temperament

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Deadline: October 1, 2024

Equal Temperament highlights the inclusivity of modern metalworking in a juried art show, accompanied by a variety of interpretive programming to showcase metal’s links with other artistic and historical forms. The show invites artists to submit works inspired by or including metalworking or forging that safely fit within a USPS Flat Rate Shipping Box. The works will be juried by an independent panel and showcased at the Kentucky Museum during a 10-month exhibition from July 2025 to April 2026.

Five awards will be given, named in recognition of the field’s historical innovations:

  • Kentucky Museum Purchase Award, $600
  • Ulfberht Award for the most puzzling work, $250
  • Masamune Award for the most intricate work, $250
  • Yellin Award for the most functional work, $250
  • Brim Award for the most humorous or fantasy-like work, $250

The exhibition is open to artists who are:

  • 18 years of age or older, and
  • Living in the United States.

AND whose work:

  • is inspired by or includes metalwork or forging, and
  • Fits within a USPS Flat Rate Shipping box.

Each artist may submit up to THREE (3) works for consideration. All works MUST meet the terms and conditions specified in the Prospectus.