5 March, 2024
This is a reminder that HCA is accepting submissions for its nineteenth annual Arts in Bloom exhibition, juried by Claudia Fiks.
The Theme: Harmony of Opposites
Arts in Bloom is a competitive juried annual show open to all artists. Claudia will choose the artwork to be exhibited and select six outstanding works for awards. The six winning artists will receive cash prizes totaling over $1,000.
The Hopkinton Garden Club will again present six to eight garden installations inspired by the artwork. However, one exciting change that HCA is making this year is that the garden club artists will consider all of the work presented when making their selection, rather than just featuring the winners. It will keep the element of surprise fresh as we award the winning artists at the May 11th reception, since the blooms on display will not automatically be paired with the juror's awards.
CLAUDIA FIKS is an experienced art administrator with a dedication spanning over two decades in the arts and culture sector. She currently holds the position of Director at Galatea Fine Art, an art gallery located in the SoWA Arts and Design District in Boston. Additionally, she serves as the Director at Newton Open Studios, a writer correspondent for Artscope Magazine, a guided tour at Art Fairs including Art Miami Basel, and an independent consultant for various art organizations.
Claudia's extensive career includes roles as Program Director and Development Director at the Eliot School for Fine and Applied Arts, Fuller Craft Museum, and the Society of Arts and Craft. Beyond her administrative positions, Claudia contributes as a grant panelist at the Mass Cultural Council and curates and organizes open calls and exhibitions in the Boston area.
These diverse roles showcase Claudia's transparent passion and unwavering dedication to the arts. She is firmly committed to strengthening the arts landscape by advocating for inclusion, championing creative expression, and creating abundant opportunities for widespread artistic engagement.
Important Dates:
03/29: Call Deadline
04/05: Announcement of selected artworks
Art Drop off: Art accepted into the show to be received by mail* or dropped off Friday 04/19, 3-6pm, and/or Saturday 4/20, 10am-1pm
04/23: Exhibition Opens
05/11: Opening Reception
05/23: Exhibit Ends
To Submit your Art Work: https://artsinbloom2024.artcall.org/
