Haunted: PCCA’s 3rd Annual Halloween Exhibition

Haunted

Rumor has it, Paint Creek Center for the Arts is haunted. This fall, dare to discover the truth for yourself.

Following the success and popularity of Monstrous in 2023 and Ghostly Affair in 2024, PCCA will be continuing our annual tradition of hosting an exhibition themed around Halloween with Haunted in 2025.

Whether you’re capturing the eerie essence of the nighttime forest, or highlighting the creatures that lurk in the shadows, Michigan artists are invited to submit their work for Haunted, set to open on September 26^th. Join us as we fill the gallery with art that will possess your imagination this Halloween season.

Artists interested in submitting their work for consideration should read the guidelines and requirements below.

Click here to access the application for Haunted!

Schedule

SP-RochesterMI-Mar2025 — Two Men and a Truck

Application Deadline: July 6

Acceptance Announcements: July 18

Artwork Drop-Off: August 11-22

Opening Reception: September 26, 5pm – 8pm

Final Day of Show: October 18

Entry Requirements

Open to Michigan resident artists.
All entries must be original hand-crafted work, designed and executed by the accepted artist.
Work should have been completed within the last five years.
Accepted mediums: most 2d and 3d mediums including, but not limited to, ceramic, collage, digital art, drawing, fiber and fabric, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, wood.
Work that has been included in previous PCCA exhibits will not be accepted and should not be submitted for consideration.
No kit works or commercial reproductions of any kind allowed.
Avoid submitting artwork larger than 5’ high by 5’ wide. PCCA is only able to accept a very limited number of large works.
Artwork must be submitted through the online application form to be considered. PCCA will not accept walk-ins or deliveries of work for consideration.
Membership is not required to participate. Membership does not guarantee acceptance into PCCA exhibits.
Artists are limited to 3 submissions. Where artists exceed 3 entries, PCCA will only jury the first 3 submitted (based on timestamp).
There is no cost for PCCA members to apply. Please email Julia Felts at julia@pccart.org if you need your member access code for this show. The fee for non-members to apply is $10 and allows you to submit 1-3 pieces. Click here for information on becoming a member of PCCA.

How to Apply

Submissions must be submitted through the online entry form and require the following information for each piece submitted:

Artist Name
Title of work
Medium
Dimensions in inches following Width x Height x Depth (if framed, please include the final framed size!)
Year work was created
Retail Price (insurance value if Not for Sale. If Not for Sale, please note this!)

Whenever possible, art files should be titled with your last name and the name of the work to avoid any confusion when work is digitally archived. (example: instead of: “IMG4427.jpeg” name the file “LastName_ArtworkTitle.jpeg”)

Looking for Inspiration?

Past shows have included all types of work representing not just Halloween, but it’s influence on pop culture and the spirit of the fall season. Take a look at our previous Halloween exhibitions, Ghostly Affair in 2024 and Monstrous in 2023, to have a better idea of work that fits the theme.

Selection Process

Submissions will be juried by PCCA’s current exhibition committee members. Committee members review all entries via slideshow and submit their individual scores for each piece. Artwork is randomly presented in the slideshow, with the following information displayed alongside the image: title, size, medium, artist statement about the work. Once all scores have been submitted, PCCA staff will determine which pieces will be included for display. While the primary determining factor for inclusion is the jury score, considerations such as size of the artwork submitted, relevance to our exhibition, and suitability for our gallery will also be taken into account.

Artwork that does not meet the Exhibit Submission Requirements will not be accepted into the exhibit. Artwork that scores an average of two (2) or lower is automatically declined for display.

Art from a number of mediums will be considered, including but not limited to ceramics, digital art, drawing, fibers, glass, metal, mixed media, painting photography, printmaking, sculptures, and wood.

PCCA does not accept AI generated artwork for our exhibitions. If it is determined that you have submitted AI generated artwork, your submission will be excluded from jurying and your work will not be accepted for any future opportunities with PCCA including exhibitions, the Art Market, and the Art & Apples Festival.

Artists whose work is accepted into the exhibit will receive an email with an artist packet (contract, inventory sheet) and a list of accepted artwork on July 18, 2025. Artist names will also be featured on the exhibition web page, along with the monitor outside the gallery entrance.

If your work is accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter (email body) along with an artist packet that includes a contract for display and exhibit inventory sheet. These documents must be completed and returned to PCCA no later than the time of artwork delivery.

All accepted works must arrive to PCCA between August 11 and August 22. Work that does not arrive by the deadline will not be included in the exhibition.

Artists must bring only the accepted artwork to the gallery for the exhibition. PCCA will not accept or display any work that was not part of the jury process for selection or was not accepted into the exhibit.

Accepted artwork must be ready for display at the time of art drop off. PCCA follows a strict NO WET WORK policy for exhibitions. Wet paintings or clay, frames without hanging wire, broken hanging wire, broken frames, etc., will not be accepted by PCCA staff. Please contact julia@pccart.org if you have any questions or concerns about displaying your accepted artwork.

Prizes

Three pieces of art will be recognized as our Best in Show for this exhibition. The artists who created these three pieces will receive cash prizes and be recognized at the opening reception. Final cash prizes will be determined by PCCA staff, but will be no less than $250 for first prize, $150 for second prize, and $100 for third prize.

Best in Show winners will be determined by 3-5 members of the Exhibitions Committee and reviewed in-person prior to the opening reception. While PCCA staff and members of the Exhibition Committee are allowed to submit work for inclusion in the exhibition, they are not eligible to be awarded prizes. Winners can be from any medium of work and awards will not be given for different categories or age groups. Three unique artists will be awarded; so if a piece of art work is determined to be awarded first prize, any other pieces that artist has included in our show will not be eligible for second or third prize.

Payment will be made within 30 days of the opening reception, and after PCCA staff has received a completed W9 from the artist. Payment will be made via check or direct deposit if you have bank information on file with PCCA.

Display

Artwork should arrive ready to display. We will not accept artwork that arrives wet/still drying, damaged, broken, incomplete, or is not reflective of the work submitted and selected for inclusion. Work that arrives in this manner will be rejected and not included in the show. Artwork is to be finished with a wire hanger. Saw-tooth hangers are not accepted.

Artists are responsible for covering expenses for transporting/shipping works to and from the gallery, attending the exhibition and/or reception if they choose to do so, and participating in a gallery talks if they choose to do so.

PCCA will curate and implement overall exhibition design (including artwork placement, signage, and lighting) and insure the retail value of all artworks while on display in the gallery.

Payment

PCCA will conduct all artwork sales in house during the time of the exhibition. PCCA collects, reports, and pays all sales tax.

PCCA retains commission on all artwork sales. PCCA members receive a 70 (artist)/30 (PCCA) commission rate, while non-members receive a 60/40 commission rate. At this time, membership can be purchased online at pccart.org, in-person, or over the phone by calling (248) 651-4110. Please see your acceptance email for more information about renewing your membership (if necessary). Membership cannot be applied retroactively and is non-refundable. Membership is considered a tax-deductible donation to Paint Creek Center for the Arts.

Payment for sold artwork will be issued within 30 days of the close of the exhibition via mailed check or direct deposit if you have that information on file with PCCA. Please make sure your address is correct on the inventory sheet and w9. Artists will be contacted regarding the sale of artwork within one week of the close of exhibition via direct email from PCCA. If you are not contacted that your piece has sold, plan to retrieve your artwork during the normal scheduled pick-up time listed under “Important Dates” on page 1.

Opening Reception

Our opening receptions serve as an opportunity for artists to invite friends and family, while socializing with other art enthusiasts in our community. The opening reception for Haunted will take place on Friday, September 26 from 4pm – 7pm. PCCA staff will make brief announcements, including the reveal of the show’s award winners, at 6pm.

Attendance is free to the public. PCCA will provide light refreshments. Featured artists will receive a nametag to wear during the exhibition.

Attendees can purchase any of the art listed for sale during the opening reception and throughout the duration of the show. Find a PCCA staff member in the building to notify them that you’d like to make a purchase.

Parking is available but limited along Pine Street outside of PCCA. Free parking is also available at Rochester Municipal Park, a short walk north of our building. Parking at the deck at 4th Street and Walnut is free for the first hour and $1.25 for each additional hour. ATTENDEES OF THE RECEPTION SHOULD NOT park in the lots of neighboring businesses, or on the lawn at PCCA.