Deadline to Submit: Monday, August 8, 2022
For the sixth year, The Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Philadelphia’s largest and most inclusive regatta, invites artists and art students in the Philadelphia area to submit original artwork to be used as the cover image for the 2022 Regatta Keepsake Program Book. In 2017 the program book cover featured the work of the award winning artist, Elaine Lisle, through the generosity of Radclyff ‘Mike’ Thompson. Thus the beginning of the Regatta’s efforts to provide an opportunity for a local artist and/or art student to show their work featuring our favorite subjects, rowing and the Schuylkill River!
This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the regatta and we are looking forward to celebrating our history, the sport, the iconic river and the future with the entire rowing community. With the help of the talented community of artists in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond, the Keepsake Program Book will continue to connect competitors, spectators, volunteers, and the local community with one of the most iconic head races in the country.
Artists are invited to submit up to two images with either rowing and/or the Schuylkill River and/ or Boathouse Row as the subject matter. Images will be reviewed by a small committee consisting of professional designers, artists and regatta directors. The program book designer will have the option of using a detail of the chosen artwork. The program book will again be available on-line along with limited edition copies. The cover will also be produced as a poster for additional regatta/artist visibility and potential sales opportunity to support the regatta’s important community engagement programs. In addition, the image will be displayed on the HOSR website and included in posts on HOSR social media platforms.
For the first time, prize money will be awarded to first ($300), second ($200) and third ($100) place winners.
Entry rules:
- Each artist may submit up to two images, an artist statement and a short bio.
- Subject matter must be rowing and/or Schuylkill River and/or Boathouse Row specific.
- There is no fee to submit artwork.
- Deadline for submission is Monday, August 8, 2022, 11:59PM.
- Artist notification: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
To submit:
- Email images, artist statement and bio to: info@hosr.org with ‘Program Book’ in subject line.
- All images must be submitted as a jpeg, 2MB maximum file size.
- Identify images: name, title, year art work created, subject matter and any item of interest regarding subject.
Learn more:
Visit www.hosr.org to learn more about the HOSR and view a digital copy of the 2021 program book. Questions may be directed to: ncarver528@aol.com.