• Clara Barton National Historic Site tulips in bloom.

    Clara Barton

    National Historic Site Maryland

A Call to Artists

Two portraits of Clara Barton from the 2011 Art of Clara Barton show.

Two portraits displayed during the 2011 Art of Clara Barton show.

This is a call for artists to submit work for inclusion in "The Art of Clara Barton" exhibition. In commemoration of the one hundredth observance of Clara Barton's death, the theme of this year's show will be the legacy of Clara Barton. The artwork may pertain to any part of Clara Barton's life, work, or legacy.

Clara Barton National Historic Site will host an Open House celebration for "The Art of Clara Barton" on September 2, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Artists are encouraged to attend. The exhibit will be open from September 1 through October 31. It will be shown by appointment and as part of the hourly historic house tour. Tours of Clara Barton National Historic Site are available daily, on the hour, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

 

Requirements:

Theme: The Legacy of Clara Barton

Any 2-D medium may be submitted for consideration

No larger than 18" X 24" either landscape or portrait

Artwork must be ready to hang

Pastels, pencil, charcoal, or delicate works must be framed under glass

Artwork must remain on public display from September 1-October 31, 2012

Sale of artwork during this exhibition is not permitted

Each artist may submit up to two pieces of art for consideration

Artists must drop off and pick up their artwork at Clara Barton National Historic Site

How to Submit:

Submit a clear color photograph or digital image of the artwork for consideration by August 12, 2012. Photographs will not be returned. Do not submit original artwork at this time. Include the dimensions of the work, with frame, along with the artist's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

The National Park Service will determine which submissions will be included in the exhibition by August 17, 2012. Artists will be contacted concerning their submissions by August 17, 2012. Artists must be available to drop off the chosen artwork between August 18-24, 2012, and pick up their artwork between November 1-9, 2012, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Contact us by mail: Clara Barton National Historic Site, 5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, Maryland 20812

By e-mail: gwmp_clara_barton_nhs@nps.gov

By phone: 301-320-1410

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Did You Know?

Clara Barton seated with a female nurses graduation class.

Clara Barton is probably the most famous American nurse who was never a real nurse.  She cared for wounded soldiers in the Civil War and as President of the American Red Cross she organized over 18 relief efforts, but she was a former school teacher and government clerk.