10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST
Location: American Fork Library, 64 S 100 East, American Fork , UT 84003
Come and see the amazing artistic talent in our community at this year's Steel Days Art Show. The 2024 Art Show will be exhibited at the American Fork Library (64 S. 100 E.) from Tuesday, July 16 to Saturday, July 20. All local artists are invited to showcase their artwork and attending the Art Show is FREE TO THE PUBLIC!
Art Show Schedule
Art Registration Online: Now through Friday, July 12
Art Drop-Off: Monday, July 15 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Art Show Open: Tuesday, July 16 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Art Show Open: Wednesday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Art Show Open: Thursday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Artist Reception & Awards: Thursday, July 18 from 6:00 p.m. (Robinson Park, 100 E. Main St.)
Art Show Open: Friday, July 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Art Show Open: Saturday, July 20 from12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (AF Library)
Art Pick-Up: Saturday, July 20 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (AF Library)
EXHIBITORS
Divisions
- Youth
- High School (ages 15-18)
- Junior High (ages 12-14)
- Intermediate (ages 9-11)
- Primary (ages 6-8)
- Kindergarten/Preschool (ages 3-5)
- 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
- Painting
- Oil
- Acrylic
- Watercolor
- Photography
- Mixed Media
- Two-dimensional work that includes two or more different mediums - chalk, paper, collage, paint, graphite, wire, fabric, etc.
- Drawing
- Digital Art
- Sculpture & Woodcarving, Ceramics
Art Entry Rules
- All participating artists need to register before Friday, July 12 at midnight
All Two-Dimensional Art
- 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
- All artwork on paper must be matted and covered with glass
- Artwork must not exceed 30x40 inches
- Entries must not exceed 15 pounds
Diagram 1: Correct Wire Hanger Diagram 2: Incorrect Hanger
All Three-Dimensional and Conceptual Art
- All 3-D and Conceptual Artwork should be self-standing or ready to hang
- All artwork must be stable
- Artwork must not exceed 36x72x36 inches
Awards: Local Artists in the community 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's Choice," "Friends of the Library's Choice," and "Timpanogos Arts Foundation’s Choice".
Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony: An artist reception and awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Robinson Park (100 E. Main St.).
Art Release: Art release will be Saturday, July 20 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All artwork not picked up during that time 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 2024 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.