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This show will look at raw materials taken from the earth and transformed into functional or decorative art. The artwork submitted must be created from clay, wood or metal or any combination of the three.

Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the From the Earth exhibit at the Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois.

The Fine Line Creative Arts Center is located in the Fox River Valley, approximately one hour west of Chicago, Illinois.   The show will run from June 29 – August 9, 2023.

This 2-D and 3-D show is open to artists 18 years and older residing in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Jury Decisions - Jurors' selections are based on creativity, quality of artistry, and originality, as represented in the images submitted. Notification of the jury's decisions for the show will be sent via Café email on or before February 25, 2023.  A contract, complete shipping information, and other forms will follow by email to those accepted into Environments.

Location - Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37w570 Bolcum Rd, St Charles, IL 60175

Shipping - Artist is responsible for shipping artwork to and from Fine Line Creative Arts Center.  A return shipping label MUST be included with the work that is shipped for this exhibit.  Insurance of items during shipping to and from Fine Line is the responsibility of the artist.

The show will charge a sales commission of 30% for any artwork sold during the show. All work entered into this show must be for sale.  Fine Line will handle all sales and sales tax and provide the artists with a check after the show's end for all sales.  As this is a gallery show, artists need not be present while the show is open. Fine Line is responsible for the show installation, opening reception, and sales.

While all work must be for sale in the Kavanagh Gallery, artists will have the option to also put their work for sale on the Fine Line website for the duration of the show. The images and descriptions used in the artist's application will be used on the Fine Line website if the artist chooses to put their work online. The decision of the artist to put or not put their work online will not be disclosed to the jury and therefore has no bearing on the artist's acceptance into the show. Fine Line will handle all taxes and shipping costs associated with online sales.

Display Information and Requirements - The Kavanagh Gallery has grey pedestals for use during gallery shows.  If artwork will require any unusual display protocol, it is the artist's responsibility to provide these items.  Due to the nature of the gallery's ceiling structure, we cannot hang artwork from the ceiling. The gallery uses the Walker Display system for artwork hung on our walls. We are not able to affix artwork to the wall with nails or screws.  Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes: no saw-tooth hangers, No clip frames. If you have any special hanging requirements, please reference these in your description of your piece.

Liability - Fine Line provides security in the Kavanagh Gallery with 24/7 video monitoring. Insurance is provided to artists from the time of the receipt of work until the show's end. The insurance value is deemed to be 70% of the sale price.  Insurance of items during shipping is the artist's responsibility (to and from Fine Line).

Awards - $800 in prizes will be awarded. Judge to be determined.

Calendar

05/15/23 -  All application entries are due via CAFÉ
05/26/23 -  Artists are notified of the jury's decision via email
06/24/23 -  Delivery and check-in of work 

06/27/23 – additional date for delivery and check-in of work 
06/29/23 -  Show opening. An in-person opening reception (6-8 pm)
06/29/23 - 08/09/23 – Show open to the public (Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm)
08/11/23 - 10 am – 5 pm - Pick-up work/Work shipped

08/12/23 - 10 am - 5 pm - additional pick-up day

Unsold work shipped to Fine Line will be returned to the artist between August 10 and August 14, 2023.  

Application Requirements

Requirements:

• Up to 3 pieces may be submitted on each application, one image per piece.
• Images must be of the actual work to be exhibited.
• Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit).
• Work must have been completed in the last three years.
• Piece(s) must not have been shown previously at Fine Line.
• All pieces must be for sale.

Artists Statement - All applicants are required to submit an artist statement limited to 1000 characters.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

This 2-D and 3-D show is open to artists 18 years and older residing in one of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Work must have been completed in the last three years. Work must not have been previously shown at Fine Line.