THE SHAFT
An annual community exhibition of art inspired by
​mining history in the Copper Country
CCCAC Kerredge Gallery: November 5-30, 2024

SHAFT Opening Reception
Thursday, November 14
​6-8pm 

​The Copper Country Community Arts Center announces its annual community exhibit on mining history in the Keweenaw. Artists are invited to submit artwork inspired by mining in the Copper Country, the physical signs of its presence, or the effect it has had on the area and its people. Cash prizes will be given to Community Choice recipients! Award amounts are dependent on the number of entries we receive… the more participants, the bigger the cash prizes!  

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, October 29 by 6pm
For each piece submitted, include your name, email, phone number, title, medium, and price or NFS (not for sale).  The gallery will retain a 40% commission on all work sold.  Please mark each piece with the retail price.

Entry Fee: $5 per piece, limit three pieces.  ($5/one, $10/two, $15/three). No fee for youth entries, under age 18 (limit three pieces).

All entry fees will be used for Community Choice Awards.  The public may vote for their favorite pieces during the exhibition. Work must be picked up December 3-7, 2024.