NAMOS, in collaboration with Juried Art Services, is presenting the opportunity for artists to be a part of this collection through the “Commitment to Excellence in Art and Sport:A Fine Art Competition” and exhibit.

Up to 30 paintings, sculptures, and photographs depicting sport selected by a jury will be exhibited at the Museum on the campus of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. The exhibit is scheduled to open November 15, 2010, and close April 20, 2011.

Eligible entries must have sports as a subject, whether individual or team, competitive or recreational, participant or spectator, remembered or studied, still life, figurative, or landscape. There are three categories: painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, or mixed media), sculpture (bronze, clay or composition, stone, or wood) and photography. Except for entries in photography, work must be produced by the “hand of the artist” – no digital or computer art.

Medals will be awarded to the top three winners in the competition’s three categories with “The Germain G. Glidden” award for best-in-show. Winners also will have an opportunity to be part of NAMOS’ permanent collection.