"BLACKOUT"
4th annual national show
DEADLINE:
friday, september 13 @ 10:59pm pacific
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Theme:
Hidden, secretive, sexy black. Seductive, powerful, elegant black. Formal, prestigious, mysterious black. Step into the womb of night and bring on the noir! If your piece features dominant black—or simply features black in a prominent way—it is eligible! Eligible Art: All 2-dimensional art welcome (min size: 10", max size: 72"). Any 3-dimensional artwork that fits on a pedestal. Photography, fabric, and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging. Enter your art submissions online digitally through Cafe. (see directions below) Submissions must be the artist's original work. All entries must be for sale and priced. Artwork that is labeled as "NFS" will be juried out. Awards & Prizes: The juror will be awarding Best in Show, 1st Place, Juror's Choice, and two Honorable Mentions. $1,000 awarded in cash prizes! All award winners will receive a double spread in the exhibition catalog. Best in show will also be featured on the catalog cover. Juror: Daniel Foster 30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California Preparing Your Art Art must be wired and ready-to-hang. Artwork not wired and d-ringed will be juried out. Our gallery utilizes a wire hanging system that requires two D-rings on the back of your work. We recommend these D-rings HERE and Soft Strand No.5 wire HERE. Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable. Artists must also sign, title, and add your artwork's size and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank. Artwork missing this important information will be juried out. Tips for Digital Submissions: Watch this short video on YouTube about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone. Entering Details:
Step 1 Register for an account on Cafe's website. If you already have an account, login and go to Step 2. Step 2 Setup your Cafe profile and upload pieces you want to enter to your Cafe portfolio. Images must be uploaded to your account FIRST before you can select them on the call's application. Step 3 Go to our call for art page HERE and submit the call's application, along with the appropriate fee for the number of entries you are entering. Notifications You will be notified of the juror's decision via email by end of day on Monday, September 30th. Important Dates (Summary)
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"golden autumn"
juried regional show
DEADLINE:
friday, september 27 @ 4:00pm pacific
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Theme
Autumn brings a different light... A golden light that closes summer and prepares us for the winter to come. Show us how you use golden hues in your artwork. Grab paint colors like Yellow Oxide, Raw Sienna, Yellow Ochre, metallic gold, or even some gold leaf and bring the magic of autumn to our arts community. Eligible Art All 2-dimensional art welcome and any 3-dimensional artwork (glass/ceramic sculpture) that fits on a pedestal. Photography, fabric, and journal pages are also welcomed if prepared for hanging. Enter your art submissions online digitally or drop off in-person at the gallery. Must be original art and the artist's own work. We do not accept any AI-created artwork, installations, or reproductions/giclee prints (except for photography or printmaking which utilizes limited edition prints due to the nature of the medium). Must be for sale. Artwork labeled "NFS" will be juried out. Juror Mike Tauber Marketing Manager for LOCA Arts Education Laguna Beach Preparing Your Art Art must be wired and ready-to-hang. Artwork not wired and d-ringed will be juried out. Our gallery utilizes a wire hanging system that requires two D-rings on the back of your work. We recommend these D-rings HERE and Soft Strand No.5 wire HERE. Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable. Artists must also sign, title, and add your artwork's size and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank. Artwork missing this important information will be juried out. Tips for Digital Submissions: Watch this short video on YouTube about how to photograph and crop your art with just a phone. Entering Details:
Important Dates
Step 1 Register below with Eventbrite for the number of pieces you'd like to enter. Step 2 Drop off your art in-person or upload your art images online. To upload your images, check your Eventbrite confirmation email for a link. Step 3 Submit art by the deadline date. Drop off art or upload images online before 4pm on the day of the deadline. The link for uploading images online will close exactly at 4pm. Notifications & Art Pick Up We will be notifying accepted entries via email by end of day on Saturday, September 28th. If you do NOT receive an email, then your art was not accepted into this show. You may stop by the gallery during business hours starting on Wednesday, October 2nd to pick up artwork that was not accepted. Unsold artwork must be picked up within the designated timeframe. Artists have 2 months to pickup unsold artwork: November 6th - January 20th. Artwork not picked up by January 20th will be considered a donation to Ashton Gallery. NOTE: we will be closed for winter break December 19 - January 1; the days we are closed do not count against your 60 days to pickup your artwork. * Accepted online entries MUST be ready to drop-off at the gallery on Monday, September 30th between 11am-2pm. ** Late drop offs will not be included in the show. *** Photography / Digital Art should be printed by the deadline date due to the tight turn-around time for accepted pieces. |
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Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit. Entry fees cover the cost of hosting a regional show.
