Call for Artists:  South Cobb Arts Alliance presents: 

Art at The Avenue West Cobb, a national juried invitational exhibit

Register Now.  Entry Deadline: July 9, 2022

The South Cobb Arts Alliance (SCAA) is pleased to announce a national juried invitation to artists for its 2022 Juried Exhibition featuring all types of genre, medium, style, and technique in arts to be held at a unique 10, 499 sq ft exhibit space at The Avenue West Cobb, Marietta, Georgia and open to the public beginning August 27 until September 17, including Labor Day weekend.

Location: The Avenue West Cobb  (The Avenue West Cobb ::: Marietta ::: GA) is an open-air lifestyle shopping center in Marietta, located at 3625 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA 30064 and has an estimated annual foot traffic of 2.5-3 million. The venue is a large open space with smaller rooms to accommodate a gift shop and interactive community events. Located 15 miles northwest of Atlanta, the location features an open-air, pedestrian friendly setting with a unique mix of retailers and restaurants to encourage guests to stroll, relax and stay awhile.

Events within the Juried Exhibit:  Art makes our communities stronger, and as SCAA is celebrating 50 years of art inspirations, events will include collaborative presentations by the Georgia Ballet (The Georgia Ballet | Home of Classical Ballet), and the Georgia Symphony (The Orchestra – Georgia Symphony Orchestra | Timothy Verville, Music Director). Additionally, a student artwork display will be included in the venue area for the Emerging Artists: Student Encore Exhibit of local students in the area. A Gift Shop will feature additional opportunities to purchase art from the juried artists as well as some local fine artists and crafters not included in the main juried exhibit.

More about South Cobb Arts Alliance: This exhibit will celebrate our 50th year as an all-volunteer supported nonprofit organization.  Over the years, SCAA has won grants (National Endowment for the Arts) and awards such as the Best of Cobb 2022 Nonprofit placement (https://www.mdjonline.com/cobblife/bestof/#//). And, SCAA continues to bring art to public settings and more as detailed in a recent issue of Cobb in Focus magazine (A Golden Opportunity | Cobb In Focus).

JUROR & JUDGE:

We are honored to have Charles Young Walls as our 2022 Juror and Judge.  His past judging focused on all mediums with artistry in the forefront.  He enjoys a growing reputation as an award-winning painter and has exhibited in numerous exhibitions in the South and nationwide. He received the Presidents' Award of Excellence at the 2015 Oil Painters of America National Exhibition and at the 2013 OPA National Exhibition he was awarded the John August Dietrich Memorial Figurative Award of Excellence. Most recently he was awarded the Gold Medal at the 2015 and 2020 OPA Salon Exhibition.  He is a member of the Portrait Society of America, and the American Impressionist Society, and is a Signature Member of Oil Painters of America.

Charles Young Walls has been an artist all of his life and his art has always been in the forefront of his pursuits. He completed a BFA from Arizona State University after which, following years of artistic struggle, he finally found the training he was looking for. He studied art at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League, both in New York City. Continuing to hone his painting skills, Charles then spent a decade pursuing a successful career in illustration before returning to the field of fine art.  Charles and his wife currently live in the Atlanta area. Bio — Charles Young Walls - fine art

 AWARDS:

Awards include $500 First Prize, $300 Second Prize, $150 Third Prize. Awards will be given at the discretion of, and as designated by, the juror and the juror’s decision is final.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY  BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

·        Before you begin your registration, please note that artwork in this juried invitation must be delivered in person for this exhibit.  No shipments will be accepted.

·        Online entry with Café is required for this exhibition. We are unable to accept any art image for the juried requirement of the competition either by postal service or in any other entry format.

·        Hand-delivered work is required with specific directions, times, and details which will be sent to those artists whose artwork or artworks entered have been juried into the event.

·        Artists accepted into the juried exhibit may be asked to assist in installation of their art.

·        The nonrefundable entry fee is $45 for up to a total of four (4) artworks with a final grand total of four (4) images. (For example, one artwork being submitted could have four images; but the image count is a grand total of four images no matter if one , two or four pieces of artwork are submitted. Four submitted artwork would require a grand final total of four (4) images.)

·        Image Requirements: Submit high resolution images of the artwork as the initial review is by these photos. SCAA will use these images to promote the exhibit and your artwork on social media.  Four (4) total images are allotted for the artist’s entry.

·        2-D and 3-D work may be represented by a grand total of no more than four (4) digital images.

• Diptychs and triptychs are considered one work.
• Requirements for descriptions of artwork

o   Name of Artist

o   Note about the artist and what inspires the artist or this particular artwork

o   Medium for each artwork, including any specific or unique art medium details

o   Measurements of both framed and unframed artwork; helpful if art size is clarified in both measurements.

o   Weight of artwork and if glass or plexiglass when framed in order to place artwork appropriately in the venue, if art is juried into exhibit.

o   Title of artwork(s)

o   Price(s)

o   Contact information as well as alternate information, including address.

·        Advisement as to entry into the exhibit will be sent according to name on entry (i.e. If artist submits three works, the artist will receive notification as to each artwork’s status in the exhibit judging.)  Artists will be contacted by email as to acceptance into the exhibit with a follow up email to the artists regarding delivery of artwork and option of Gift Shop items, as detailed below. 

·        Gift Shop:  If juried and selected to be part of this exhibit, the artists juried into the show may be contacted to include items for the Gift Shop.  The items in the shop area will be sold separately in the venue to encourage visitors to have an additional shopping experience.  If the artist(s) juried into the exhibit opt to be included in this additional venue area, SCAA will contact them as to parameters for prints, cards, and other gift items.

 ELIGIBILITY & PARAMETERS:

• Open to all residents of the USA, with any entries under the age of 18 to require permission from a guardian as to approval for the entry.
• Artwork must be original.
• Four (4) works total can be entered.  No more than four (4) total images can be submitted.
• All works must be priced for sale. NFS works will not be accepted.
• All artwork must be ready to install.
• Artwork should be labeled on the back with information as to artist, title and pricing.
• 2-D artwork must be no larger than 60” by 60” (framed or unframed) or smaller than 11" x 14" (including mat and frame), properly framed (or gallery wrapped), weigh no more than 50 lbs. and must be wired for hanging.
• 2-D artwork, including textile, jewelry, metal, and other materials which may require a pedestal or stand must be indicated in the description of the artwork.
• Stands or holders for items such as jewelry or other artwork must be supplied and included or brought, if entry accepted, to properly display the exhibited piece(s).
• Canvas not framed shall be painted on all sides of the canvas wrapped frame.
• No saw tooth hangers, single nail clips, adhesive clips or hangers, or clip frames.  Artwork normally framed under glass is acceptable on hand-delivered items ONLY.
• 3-D sculpture including clay, fiber, glass, metal, plaster, stone, wood, as well as other materials must not exceed 45 pounds and 36” in any direction.
• SCAA reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented or that varies from the submitted image.
• SCAA reserves the right to use all art, artist information and images for publicizing the event and for other promotional purposes.
• SCAA reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitable for public display or that varies from submitted images.
• SCAA reserves the right to use all art, artist information and images for publicizing the event and for other promotional purposes.

IMPORTANT DATES:

• Dates for hand delivery and pick up plus correspondence as to venue will be sent to those artists accepted for this specific exhibit.  Some dates and times may be subject to change.
• With multiple entries, you may receive notice that your specific artwork has been accepted or not.  Read your correspondence as it will include the acceptance of the artwork as well as the details for the delivery of the artwork to the venue.

SALES & COMMISSION:

Reasonable efforts are made to promote sales. SCAA retains a 25% commission.  A 6% sales tax is added to the price of each work that sells. After the award ceremony on opening night, all artwork will be available for sale until closing date.

LIABILITY: By submitting your entry you are acknowledging that you agree to the following:

• Completion of the entry form constitutes the artist’s agreement with all conditions established in this and acceptance prospectus and SCAA terms and conditions.
• SCAA shall act as the artists' agent for the purpose of exhibiting the works entered and selling the works at the prices listed.
• A 25% SCAA commission and 6% sales tax apply to any work sold during this exhibition. A check minus the tax and commission will be mailed to the Artist within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.
• All work will remain in the gallery for the duration of the exhibit, unless it is sold at which time the artists will be notified.
• Although SCAA agrees to handle all artwork with proper care, the Artist is solely responsible for insuring artwork. SCAA and the venue shall not be liable for damage or loss.
• SCAA is unable to provide protective storage and cannot be responsible for artwork left after the pick-up date.
• The Artist’s work must be picked up on the prescribed date unless prior arrangements are made with an SCAA representative. There is no space available to store artwork at this facility.  Work not retrieved within 7 days will become the property of SCAA.
• SCAA reserves the right to use artist information and images for publicizing the event.
• Please do not contact the venue as they will not have any pertinent exhibit information for the SCAA exhibit.

Application Requirements

o   Name of Artist

o   Note about the artist and what inspires the artist or this particular artwork

o   Medium for each artwork, including any specific or unique art medium details

o   Measurements of both framed and unframed artwork; helpful if art size is clarified in both measurements.

o   Weight of artwork and if glass or plexiglass when framed in order to place artwork appropriately in the venue, if art is juried into exhibit.

o   Title of artwork(s)

o   Price(s)

o   Contact information as well as alternate information, including address.

Eligibility Criteria

Before you begin your registration, please note that artwork in this juried invitation must be delivered in person for this exhibit.  No shipments will be accepted.

Online entry with Café is required for this exhibition. We are unable to accept any art image for the juried requirement of the competition either by postal service or in any other entry format. Open to all residents of the USA, with any entries under the age of 18 to require permission from a guardian as to approval for the entry.

• Artwork must be original.
• Four (4) works total can be entered.  No more than four (4) total images can be submitted.
• All works must be priced for sale. NFS works will not be accepted.
• All artwork must be ready to install.
• Artwork should be labeled on the back with information as to artist, title and pricing.
• 2-D artwork must be no larger than 60” by 60” (framed or unframed) or smaller than 11" x 14" (including mat and frame), properly framed (or gallery wrapped), weigh no more than 50 lbs. and must be wired for hanging.
• 2-D artwork, including textile, jewelry, metal, and other materials which may require a pedestal or stand must be indicated in the description of the artwork.
• Stands or holders for items such as jewelry or other artwork must be supplied and included or brought, if entry accepted, to properly display the exhibited piece(s).
• Canvas not framed shall be painted on all sides of the canvas wrapped frame.
• No saw tooth hangers, single nail clips, adhesive clips or hangers, or clip frames.  Artwork normally framed under glass is acceptable on hand-delivered items ONLY.
• 3-D sculpture including clay, fiber, glass, metal, plaster, stone, wood, as well as other materials must not exceed 45 pounds and 36” in any direction.
• SCAA reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented or that varies from the submitted image.
• SCAA reserves the right to use all art, artist information and images for publicizing the event and for other promotional purposes.
• SCAA reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitable for public display or that varies from submitted images.
• SCAA reserves the right to use all art, artist information and images for publicizing the event and for other promotional purposes.