Application | RTA Awards

RTA Awards Application

First name

Contact Email

Last name

Contact Phone

Contact Address

Brief Artist Statement

Brief response - what does it mean to be living and working as an artist in Reno Tahoe right now?

Supporting information (optional)

Select an option (artists are required to fill out a separate application for each category applied for)

Excellence in Fine Art in Oil & Acrylic

Excellence in Fine Art in Watercolor

Excellence in Fine Art in Mixed Media: 3D

Excellence in Fine Art in Mixed Media: 2D

Excellence in Fine Art in Photography

Excellence in Furniture, Lighting, and Functional Artworks

Applicants must include a succinct portfolio of artwork (up to 15 images) that have been completed within the last two years (2021 - summer 2023). Each submitted work should include its title, medium, dimensions and date of completion within the image title or in a corresponding PDF (emailed separately to bdolan@rtiashow.com). Within the 15 total images, applicants are encouraged to submit multiple images of each submitted work. These should include minimally one photography of the finished artwork presented in an installation format (i.e. wall hangings hanging on a wall). If applicable, each work should include an angled view to showcase its dimensionality. This offers the jury an opportunity to consider the final work as they would in a physical exhibition.

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Thank you for applying!

Artist Application Details:

Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for the RTA Awards:
- Completed application form including:
- Brief artist statement
- Brief response to the question - what does it mean to be a working artist in Reno Tahoe right now?
- Succinct portfolio of artwork (detailed requirements included in form)
- $15 non-refundable application fee per category applied to

Please Note:
- Applicants will receive a confirmation email once application is submitted
- Finalists per category will be announced by September 1, 2023. All finalists will receive (2) complimentary tickets to the RTA Awards Gala taking place Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.