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January 28, 2025

Ignite Studio: Fishers Make-Off Call For Artists

Fishers Make-Off

Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM – 4 PM. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits, or other in-house materials to highlight the creative possibilities involved in making.

Artists will be given six hours to complete a work of art which will culminate in the awarding of monetary prizes. Patrons will be able to watch the process of creating art, take part in hands-on activities, and participate in a patron art challenge. This year’s theme is abstract art: using the building blocks of art.

George Morrison New England Landscape

George Morrison, New England Landscape II, Wood collage

Schedule

Artists will spend the day in the Ignite Studio by creating a work of art from 9 AM to 3:30 PM.

9:00 Competition begins
12:30 Lunch for artists
1:00 Competition resumes
3:30 Competition ends
3:30-4:00 Judging
4:00 Awards

Alma Thomas The Eclipse

Alma Thomas, The Eclipse, Acrylic on Canvas

Entry

Interested visual artists should submit an email to [email protected]. Entrants must be 16 or older. 10 artists will be chosen to compete and assigned an area in the space.

Deadline: February 24

Materials

Materials must relate to an Ignite kit, equipment, or other art making materials in the space. Artists may request to use tools and equipment such as the laser engraver, 3D printers, silkscreens, sewing machines, cinch machine, etc., but the main materials should be supplied by the artist.

Subject

The work must relate to the theme of abstract art. The work must be appropriate for public presentation in a family friendly space.

Theme: Abstract Art

Abstract art, in this competition, involves the breaking down of art into its primary elements: dot, line, shape, form, color, value, space, and texture. The focus is on the building blocks of art rather than the fidelity to the subject seen in traditional, realistic landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Abstract art makes no effort to capture the real world perfectly, frequently prioritizing the conveyance of emotion or meaning thru gestural mark making. Abstract art pieces can serve as an investigation of the elements of art.

Lenore Tawney Arbor #1 Shield

Lenore Tawney, Arbor # I, Shield, Woven materials

Eligibility

No prior work is allowed. Work must be completed between 9am-3:30pm.

2-Dimensional work includes painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and most textiles, pyrography, etc.

3-Dimensional work includes assemblage, sculptures, weaving, jewelry, knitting, book binding, needle felting, etc.

Judging

Winners will be selected by a panel including a past winner.

Prizes

1st: $1500

2nd: $750

3rd: $500

Display

All work will be on display in the Lobby Gallery from April 5 to May 16.

Application

Please send the below info in an email to [email protected] by Feb. 24.

  • Name
  • STATEMENT OF INTENT: What do you envision creating for this competition? 
  • How does this relate to equipment or materials in Ignite? Will you need to use any of our equipment in the making of your piece? What materials will you be bringing?
  • How does this fit with the theme of abstract art?
  • WORK SAMPLE: Please attach 3-4 samples of your work.