Call For Entries for Form And Function Exhibition at the Foundry Art Centre

“Form follows function” is the principle that the form art takes should be based upon its intent and purpose. Form and Function will examine this principle as well as any artwork that challenges it. Whether the design is functional, decorative, or alludes to the infrastructure of an object, Form and Function explores the relationship between the form of art and its function or purpose. This is exhibition is open to all media and all entries are due Monday, March 21, 2016. Juror Damon McIntyre, a sculptor and instructor at Arizona State University, will select all the pieces in the exhibition. Form and Function will open Friday, May 6 and close Friday, June 17. Calls for entry are available online at foundryartcentre.org or at the Foundry Art Centre, located at 520 North Main Center in St. Charles, Missouri.

About the Foundry Art Centre

The Foundry Art Centre is a fine arts gallery overlooking the Missouri River at 520 North Main Center in historic Saint Charles, Missouri. The not-for-profit centre features state-of-the-art exhibition spaces hosting juried exhibitions of national and international artists. The mezzanine level of the FAC features 20 working artist studios where visitors can watch the creative process and interact with local artists. Located along the Grand Hall are a children’s gallery where kids can create and explore different artistic activities, a gallery for emerging artists that doubles as meeting space, and a gift shop featuring local artists. The Grand Hall may be rented for events such as weddings and receptions, as well as corporate events like fundraisers and holiday parties. Hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 10am – 8pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am – 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. Admission is free and donations are welcome. For more information, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.