Extended Deadline: August 29, 2011
Exhibition Dates: October 7-29, 2011
Nationally known Projects Gallery announces a call to artists for a series of exhibitions. Occasionally, this prestigious gallery creates opportunities in its exhibition schedule to showcase quality artists in a respected exhibition venue. The gallery seeks to serve the wider artist community through a variety of thematic group shows, opening new avenues for artists to present their work to a broader audience. In the past, these types of venues have occasionally resulted in Projects Gallery discovering unique talent, which have resulted in long-term relationships.
Theme: “Art Styles” includes many genres: abstract, geometric, figurative, realism, surrealism, impressionism, romanticism, naturalism, expressionism, feminist, outsider, African, Asian, Latino and so on. Projects Gallery will be putting together a series of exhibitions exploring these individual genres utilizing the talent of contemporary artists. The inaugural exhibition will feature Abstraction, including all techniques and media.
Eligibility: Open to all artists. Works for consideration may be of any media and abstract style, including painting, drawing, mixed media, print, photography, video, sculpture, etc. There is no size limitation but weight may not exceed 50 lbs. All works must be original, for sale and available for the duration of the exhibition. Gallery commission on sales is 50%. An artist statement and resume will be required for all accepted artists. Artist is responsible for transportation of work to and from gallery. Projects Gallery will not be responsible for loss or damage of any work while on the premises or during transit to or from the gallery. All works must be exhibition ready, including wire, hooks, etc. Accepted video artists must supply viewing equipment. Selected artists must permit use of their work images for publicity purposes, including but not limited to print and web.
To Enter: There is a non-refundable entry fee of $30.00 (U.S.) per artist for up to three artwork entries. Three additional detail images are permitted. Digital files of artist contact information, artist statements, resumes and/or bios must be included with image entries. Image submissions must be digital 300 dpi and at least 600 pixels but no greater than 1200 pixels in either direction. Jpg, gif or tiff format on a CD or DVD. CD/DVD will not be returned. Each image file should be labeled as follows: LastName_FirstName_TheEntryNumber.jpg (Smith_Joe_1.jpg). Do not send original artwork. No slides. Please included a list of entries with the following information: artist name, titles of images, media, dimensions, date and retail price of work submitted (Smith, Joe / Image 1 – Untitled / mixed media / 24”H x 36”W x 6”D / 2011 / $xxx). All documents should be in .doc or .pdf format. All entries for this exhibition must be received no later than Monday, August 22nd. Make checks or money orders payable to: Projects Gallery. If any of these requirements are not met, the submission will be deemed ineligible. Mail all materials and entry fee to: Projects Gallery Attn: Art Styles - Abstraction 629 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
Calendar for Abstraction
- Monday, August 22, 2011 deadline for entries
- Monday, September 5, 2011 entrants notified by email
- Friday, September 30, 2011 accepted work must be in gallery – no works accepted after September 30th
- Friday, October 7, 2011 6-9 pm opening reception
- Saturday, October 29, 2011 exhibition closes
- November 2-5, 2011 pick-up work or prepaid shipping returned
All shipped works must arrive in reusable packaging (with complete installation instructions where applicable) and include a prepaid, return shipping label. An appointment must be made for hand-delivered works. Any works not picked up by November 5, 2011 will be charged a $5 per day storage fee. In addition to the exhibition, press releases and images will be sent out; and the exhibition will be highlighted on the gallery’s website. Please forward this to all interested parties.