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The sky, a perfect empty canvas, offers clouds nonetheless. They shift and drift and beg interpretation… such is the nature of art.”― Jeb Dickerson

On Cloud Nine is a juried exhibition hosted by The Firefly Artists that focuses on our ever-shifting sky, though we will consider images of fog and farther out nebula as well. Artists living on Long Island and in the surrounding region are eligible, provided they can pick up and drop off the work. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. The exhibition will hang April 3-April 30 in our new expanded gallery space - The Darcy Gallery* at The Firefly Artists in Northport, New York. (*Note: there is no handicapped access to this venue, which is located on the second floor of the historic building housing our gallery.)

CALENDAR

March 15, 2022 – Submissions due
March 17, 2022 – Acceptance Letters Sent
March 26, 5:00pm – 8pm - Selected works drop off
March 29, 12pm – 5:00pm Selected works drop off The Firefly Artists Gallery at 162 Main Street, Northport, NY
April 1, 2022 – April 27, 2022 – Exhibition in The Darcy Gallery, Second Floor at The Firefly Artists Gallery at 162 Main Street, Northport, NY
April 9, 2022 – 3:00pm - 5:00pm – Art Reception
April 30, 2022 - 3:00pm-8:00pm – Artwork Pickup
May 1, 2022 – 3:00pm - 5:00pm - Artwork Pickup

AWARDS

First, Second, Third and Honorable Mention.

Application Requirements

PRESENTATION

Accepted work must be framed, wired and ready to hang or display. Framed pieces 16” x 20” and larger must have plexiglass instead of glass. Accepted Jewelry pieces must be framed. Each submitted piece of work shall include (1) Artist Name (2) Name of Work, (3) medium/full description of the materials used..

SUBMISSION

Each artist may submit one entry for consideration for $35. Artists can submit up to three additional pieces for $5 fee each. Up to two pieces of artwork from each selected artist will be chosen to be part of the exhibition. Please indicate whether the work is framed or unframed.

DROP OFF/PICK UP

All accepted works MUST be delivered and picked up in person to The Firefly Artists Gallery at 162 Main Street, Northport, NY. Each selected work shall be delivered with (1) Artist Name (2) Name of Work, (3) medium/full description of the materials used.

In Person Drop off Dates – March 26, 5:00pm – 8pm and March 29, 12pm – 5:00pm

Pick up Dates - April 30, 3:00pm-8:00pm and May 1, 2022, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

A storage fee of $5 per day will be accrued for pieces of art left beyond May 1, 2022 until the art is picked up. After 30 days of the show’s ending, The Firefly Artists reserves the right to place objects in storage at the Lender/Artist’s risk and expense.

INSURANCE

Artists shall provide insurance coverage for their own works while on view at The Firefly Artists Gallery.

PUBLICITY

The Firefly Artists assumes the cost of publicity and shall have the right to photograph accepted works and to create videos including accepted works for such purposes. Such publicity, including selection of media and photographs, will be made at the discretion of the managing partners of The Firefly Artists. Publicity may include: mailing, emails, social media and website postings, and distribution of show announcements, press releases, gallery interpretive displays or other didactic material associated

with the exhibition, as well as advertisements in newspapers and other publications if any are warranted.

PHOTO IMAGERY & STATEMENT

The Artist grants permission to use submitted images and statement as well as any images of your work created by The Firefly Artists for publication and promotional purposes. The Firefly Artists shall have the right to publish any such photographs and statements furnished by the artist with no payment to the artist or the photographer who produced the image. Artists must secure publication permission from the photographer if copyrighted; and provide the same to The Firefly Artists.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is open to cloud-themed artwork 2D and 3D artwork. All original media is acceptable, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, collage, fabric work, glasswork, jewelry and digital media. Entries must be original artworks (no artwork created in a workshop or class under instruction of a teacher), no reproductions (with the exception of photography) centered on the theme of winter. Maximum size of pieces (including framing) is 30” x 40”. All art must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission.

Artists are responsible for insuring their own works. The sale price provided during the application process may not be subsequently changed.