NASC’ART, the Art of Speed and Racing Call For Entries

 

NASC'ART, The Art of Speed and Racing - Call For Entries 2025

Theme: NASCART, the Art of Speed and Racing 

Entries submitted through artcall.org March 15, 2025 – May 15, 2025

The juried Exhibit will host a minimum of 36 original pieces of art live at Richmond Raceway in August 2025 for Race Week in the Old Dominion Building. The art that is shown live will also be shown online and will be purchased online.  There will be art that is juried into the exhibit but not shown live and will be shown online only.

 

Call for Entry Details:

Entries must meet the interpretation of the Theme: NASCART, the Art of Speed and Racing 

NASC’ART: The Art of Speed and Racing
From the sleek lines of race cars to the adrenaline-fueled energy of the track, all submissions must connect to the essence of speed, competition, and racing culture. Artists are encouraged to explore this theme in unique and unexpected ways across various media.

We encourage artists to delve into the essence of speed, motion, and competition. This theme celebrates the fusion of art and the exhilarating world of racing, offering opportunities to explore concepts like:

  • Vehicles in Motion: Depict the power, design, and precision of racecars.
  • Adrenaline and Energy: Capture the intensity of the race – the roaring engines, the thrill of victory, and the split-second moments that define a competition.
  • Human and Machine Connection: Highlight the relationship between drivers and their vehicles, showcasing the artistry of control, skill, and focus.
  • Tracks and Environments: Explore the textures, patterns, and atmospheres of racetracks, from the curves of the course to the vibrant colors of flags and crowds.
  • Symbolism of Speed: Use abstract or conceptual elements to evoke feelings of movement, time, and acceleration.
  • Cultural Significance: Reflect on how racing impacts society, culture, and communities, whether through iconic events like NASCAR, Formula 1, or local traditions.

Who Can Enter? Open to all artists working in 2D, 3D, photography, digital art, mixed media, and sculpture. Original Art Only

Call For Entry Dates:   March 15, 2025 – May 15, 2025, through artcall.org

Submission Cost: You may enter up to 3 pieces at $20 each Original Art Only

Commission:  40% to CAC with 60% going to the artist

Submit Through ArtCall.org: https://2025cacnascarttheartofspeedandracingjuriedcallforentries.artcall.org

 

10% of the commission will benefit Richmond Raceway Cares, which is the community arm of Richmond Raceway. Through partnerships with hundreds of organizations in Central Virginia, RR hosts special events and has strategic alliances that allow us to give a great deal of financial support to well-deserving groups in the Richmond area.

Exhibition Opening: TBA

Exhibition End Date:  TBA

Unsold pieces should be picked up -- TBA

All Media Juried Exhibit: Media can include almost anything …. photography, pencil, paint or ink, sculpting materials, fabric, glass, wood, and even sound or living people in some cases. 

Restrictions: “Any use of the NASCAR logo/mark or Richmond Raceway logo/mark needs to be an artistic interpretation of said mark and not the official logo/mark. Original art only”

Who decides whether my entry is included?

Arts professionals are selected from the Richmond vibrant arts community, usually consisting of a gallerist or museum professional, and a working studio artist. The juror will also select the first, second and third place winners.

First Place: Two (2) VIP Experience Passes for August 16, 2025, Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Race. Includes - Parking pass, Suite access for (2), VIP credentials, access to Cup garages, Infield Fangrounds, Pre-race pit/grid access, Pre-race driver intro ceremony and post-race winners circle celebration, signing of start/finish line and VIP track laps in pace car and deluxe swag bag.

Second Place: (2) Torque Club Passes for August 16, 2025, Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Race. Includes Parking pass, club access for (2), access to garages, Infield Fangrounds, Pre-race drivers intro ceremony and post-race winners circle celebration, signing of start/finish line and deluxe swag bag.

Third Place: (2) Reserves Seating Grandstands tickets with Infield Fangrounds access passes for August 16, 2025, Cook Out 400 NASCAR Cup Race. Includes access to garages, Infield Fangrounds, Pre-race drivers intro ceremony and post-race winners circle celebration, deluxe swag bag

How will I know if my entry was selected? You will receive an email via artcall.org by June 1st to let you know if your pieces were selected to be shown Live & Online, Online Only or not selected for the exhibit. If you do not receive an email, you may email us at crossroadsartcenter@gmail.com to find out if your work was selected.  JUROR: TBA

 

Where will art be displayed: The show will host a minimum of 36 original pieces of art live at Richmond Raceway in August 2025 for Race Week in the Old Dominion Building. The art that is shown live will also be shown online and will be purchased online.

Prints of Art - Important: If your art is selected to be in the exhibition, we suggest having prints available of that piece of art, which can be sold online as well as the original. It is not mandatory, but I think it is a good idea to create more sales.

You may have these prints --

-Set up as printed on demand and then shipped to the customer

-Already printed and ready to ship to customer from you directly

-Already printed and at CAC who will handle shipping to customer

We would need to make the customer aware of lead times either way.

 

ARTCALL.ORG Guidance 

Submission Details for artcall.org:

You will need an artist statement - 200-word limit in first person when you first register in ArtCall.

 

1. You do not have to create a portfolio site to enter the show.

2. The way you fill out the form is how it will be shown on the labels, awards, and publicity.

a. Name: Use Capital Letters for the first letters of your name.

b. Prices - DO NOT TYPE IN A COMMA. This produces the wrong price. ArtCall will add it automatically

c. Measurements - HEIGHT first, then Width then Depth (H x W x D)

d. Verbiage regarding the piece of art - The character limit is 300!! This is used for all publicity and labels online and in-house. Spellcheck it as well as word count it!

e. FYI - You can go back in and add/edit images and edit text until the call ends.

f. Please double-check all information.

 

2D IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:

3 images of each piece are required, one of the art without frame, one with frame, and a close detail image (zoomed into a small section of interest). If the art is unframed, only 2 photos are required.

NOTE: if the work is framed, we must have the outside measurements of the frame (H x W x D). Please do not guess. If we do not have the measurements for the art and/or the framed art, your piece will not be considered by the jury. Walls and backgrounds SHOULD NOT SHOW in photos. When taking the digital image please make sure the photo is not at an angle or crooked.

 

3D IMAGE REQUIREMENTS:

For each 3D, installation, or wearable art entry, submit 3 images: one overall front, one overall rear or sideview, and one detail (zoomed into a small section of interest).

• Detail images must show an important aspect of the artwork. Make sure that both the full-view and detail images are oriented correctly. Please keep backgrounds as unobtrusive as possible.

 

IMPORTANT: After submitting, please go back in and double check your information. Did you enter the required 2 or 3 photos? Is your price correct? Measurements? Is your statement complete? Too long?

 

NOTE: You can delete and change photos and change text within each submission up until end-of-call. Do not delete an entire submission and then replace it with a new one--ArtCall will charge you for a new submission!

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