ART SHOW

Presented in conjunction with the Timpanogos Arts Foundation
​and American Fork Visual Arts

Sponsored by
Awards Ceremony Sponsored
Come and see the amazing artistic talent in our community at this year's Steel Days Art Show. The 2023 Art Show will be exhibited at the American Fork Library (64 S. 100 E.) from Wednesday, July 19 to Tuesday, July 25. All local artists are invited to showcase their artwork and the Art Show is FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
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Art Show Schedule
Now through July 3: Art Registration Online
Tuesday, July 5: Art Drop-Off from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Wednesday, July 6: Art Show Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Thursday, July 7: Art Show Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
                               Artist Reception & Awards Night 7:00 p.m. (Robinson Park, 100 E. Main St.)
Friday, July 8: Art Show Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Saturday, July 9: Art Show Open 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Monday, July 11: Art Show Open 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Tuesday, July 12: Art Show Open 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Tuesday,  July 12: Art Release 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (AF Library)

​Age Divisions
  • Youth
    • High School
    • Junior High, Intermediate (grades 4-6)
    • Primary (grades 1-3)
    • Kindergarten/Preschool
  • Adult
    • Experienced (professional artists with at least 5 years of experience)
    • Novice (beginning artists)

Entry Fees
  • Adults: $10 per entry
  • Youth: $5 per entry

Media Categories
  • Calligraphy & Lettering
  • Painting
    • Oil
    • Acrylic
    • Watercolor
  • Photography
    • Color
    • Black/white
  • Mixed Media
    • Two-dimensional work that includes two or more different mediums - chalk, paper, collage, paint, graphite, wire, fabric, etc.
  • Drawing
    • Color
    • Black/White
  • Digital Art
  • Sculpture & Woodcarving
  • Ceramics
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Art Drop-off will be on Tuesday, July 5 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the American Fork Library.

Art Entry Rules
  • All participating artists need to register before Sunday, July 3 at midnight
  • All 2-D artwork in youth and adult divisions must be framed with a wire hanger on the back (diagram 1). Any entry that does not have a wire hanger (diagram 2) will be disqualified to enter the show and the entry fee will be forfeited and donated to the city of American Fork
  • A printed copy of the confirmation email must be shown at the art drop-off
  • Artwork must not exceed 36 inches in any direction
  • Entries must not exceed 15 pounds
  • All art entries must be picked up at the AF Library on Tuesday, July 12
Diagram 1: Correct Wire Hanger
Diagram 2: Incorrect Hangers
​Awards: Professional artists in the American Fork Visual Arts Program will select the art for awards. Entries in the Youth and Adult Divisions may be awarded first, second, and third place ribbons with small cash awards in each category. Honorable mention awards may also be given. Special awards are "Best of Show," "Mayor's Choice," "Chamber of Commerce Choice," "Friends of the Library Choice," and "Timpanogos Arts Foundation’s Choice".

Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony: An artist reception and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 p.m. at Robinson Park (100 E. Main St.).
 
Art Release:  Art release will be Tuesday, July 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  All artwork must be picked up before the AF Library closes. Any artwork not picked up on that date will be taken to the Art Center on 53 W. Main St., American Fork and be fined a $10 storage fee. Artwork left at the Art Center after 30 days will become the property of the Timpanogos Arts Foundation. 
 
For questions about the 2022 Steel Days Art Show, please email the Steel Days Committee at chamber@americanfork.gov or the American Fork Visual Arts Program at americanforkarts@gmail.com.