Heartland Artist Exhibition Registration

Accepted artwork must closely represent the quality of the digital images in order to be included in the exhibition. All work must be matted, framed and wired for hanging; clip frames will not be accepted. Maximum size of the outside frame measurement is 40 horizontal by 40 vertical inches. The Tim Murphy Art Gallery is located inside the Merriam Community Center, please use discretion regarding subject matter (no nudes).

• Art work must be received NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2027.
• Work must be picked up between Sunday, MARCH 28 and  Sunday, APRIL 4, 2027.
• Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance cost to and from the venue.
• Provide prepared return mailing label and specific prepaid form to return art work (use forms provided by UPS and Fed Ex).
• Packages must be marked “FRAGILE” & PLEASE KEEP UPRIGHT-DO NOT LAY FLAT.”
• Keep a copy of your return label with the tracking number; we cannot be responsible for tracking the return shipment. Do not forget to include prepaid return labels.
• Art must be shipped prepaid and delivered to:

                                                            Merriam Community Center

                                                            ATTN: Tim Murphy Art Gallery

                                                           6040 Slater St.

                                                           Merriam, KS 66202

• Do not use the following: Styrofoam peanuts, second-hand filler (newspaper, magazine pages, plastic bags, etc.) non-archival quality tissue paper for wrapping art work.

Liability

The City of Merriam will not be responsible for loss or damage to artwork which is in transit or exhibited during the Heartland Artist Exhibit. Artwork that is touched up prior to shipping must be completely dry prior to shipping. The artist agrees to authorize the City of Merriam, at its discretion, to utilize photographs of exhibited work for publicity purposes, not for reproduction.

Winners will be provided a W-9 that needs to be completed in order to receive cash award.

The decision of the juror on all entries is final. Exhibition selections will be made from digital images that must arrive with the entry form and fee at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery on or before January 10, 2027. Notice of acceptance will be made no later than January 20, 2027 via the website, along with an acceptance letter. Only juror selected works will be exhibited.  Final judging will be on site. If for some unforeseen reason the juror must withdraw before judging is completed, the Tim Murphy Art Gallery reserves the right to select another juror of similar rank to complete the juror’s responsibilities. Artists will be duly notified in this event.

The 2027 Heartland Juror - Connie Mowe

Born and raised in the rural community of Effingham, Illinois, Connie developed a deep appreciation for nature and creativity from an early age. After earning a biology degree from Eastern Illinois University, she taught biological and earth science while building a life in Overland Park, where she has lived for more than 60 years. Following Connie’s retirement from teaching, she devoted herself fully to painting and has taught oil painting in the continuing education division at Johnson County Community College for 27 years. Her work has been exhibited in both local and national juried shows, and she has benefited from the mentorship of numerous accomplished artists. Inspired by the landscapes and subjects she knows and loves, she creates paintings that invite viewers to wander through them and find a place to pause and reflect.