"Water Stories" 2023 - A Juried Exhibition

A state-wide juried call at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, Long Beach Island, New Jersey invites artists who live in New Jersey to submit artwork for consideration for this exhibition.

The Juror for "Water Stories" is Dr. Tricia L Bloom, Senior Curator of American Art, at the Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey. 

TRICIA LAUGHLIN BLOOM is Senior Curator of American Art at The Newark Museum of Art. A specialist in modern and contemporary art, Bloom has initiated exhibitions and publications that foster global perspectives and expand the way the Museum defines American art. Bloom has worked with contemporary artists on acquisitions, exhibitions, and site-specific commissions, while also leading the reinterpretation of NMOA’s American collection galleries, Seeing America: 20th & 21st Century, and Seeing America: 18th & 19th Century. She holds a PhD from Rutgers University and a MA from SUNY Stony Brook. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is May 12th, 2023, online on www.callforentry.org  

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11303

The Juror will select approximately 40 artworks. Only artists who work in New Jersey will be eligible to be selected for the exhibition. Artists may submit both 2D work that can be wall hung in the gallery, and/or 3D work to be displayed on the Foundation’s grounds. 

Through the lens of the artists living and working in the state of New Jersey, Water Stories will showcase compelling work thematically derived from water, a very important topic for this century, for New Jersey, and for inhabitants living on the coast and all areas near water. 

Water Stories pays tribute to and explores the enduring effects of water which has been forming planet Earth since its inception, and that accounts for the precise conditions that enable life. How humans interact with water; their attempt to control, restore, sustain, and enjoy the element within their environment will be highlighted by the varied themes, narratives and visual manifestations that the element of “water" encompasses.  Artworks that manifest intersections of art with science and design are encouraged.

Submissions requested are for two-dimensional wall-hung artwork in our gallery. Eligible mediums for submission include drawing, painting, hand-pulled prints, photography, mixed media, wall hung materials in the crafts, digitally created work, and video. 

Three-dimensional work submitted for consideration if selected will be shown outdoors on our nature trail (subject to the elements) for the duration of the exhibition.  Unconventional mediums are welcome, as long as they contain no hazardous flammable or toxic materials. Any submissions selected for display outdoors on LBIF's Nature Trail and grounds and larger than 24” x 24” must be installed outdoors by the artist.  The outdoor space is unsecured. Artwork installed outdoors will not be insured by the LBIF. 

Artists are responsible for delivering and reclaiming their artwork at the end of the exhibition.  Artwork that remains indoors or outdoors on our campus for more than five days after the exhibition closes will become property of LBIF unless a special arrangement has been made between the artist and LBIF. 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is May 12th, 2023, online on CaFE.  

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11303

FEES: $35.00 for up to 4 entries (non-refundable)

EXHIBITION DATES:
July 15 to August 13, 2023
Reception & Awards July 15, 2023 5pm - 7:30pm

AWARDS: $500 first prize, $100 second prize, $100 third prize and three honorable mentions.
Cash Awards will be announced at the reception. Other awards to be announced.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION:
“Water Stories" at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences welcomes entries of original work, created within the last two years, which explore one of the varied mediums described and addresses the theme of the exhibition.  The Competition and Exhibition is open to artists living or working in New Jersey.  All work must be for sale, and retail value cannot exceed $7,500.

Three cash Prizes and three Honorable Mentions will be awarded by the Juror. Artists do not have to be present to receive their awards. The competition and exhibition is open to emerging as well as established artists.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Artists 18 years and older, residing or working in New Jersey are eligible. Entries must have been created within the last two years and not been previously shown at LBIF.

Unconventional mediums are welcome as long as they contain no hazardous materials or processes used to create the work. Artwork that is two-dimensional: drawings, paintings, hand-pulled prints, photography, digitally created artwork, and mixed media will be wall hung (and should not exceed beyond 18 inches into space) and should not exceed 10 lbs. There is no requirement or restriction to the size of the 2D artwork, but we suggest it occupy a space no larger than approximately four feet by four feet. If you have a question about size, please contact the LBIF. 

The indoor gallery can only accommodate three-dimensional work if it can be displayed on a 10-inch-deep wall mounted shelf. No free-standing pedestals are permitted. 

Artwork must be ready to hang; no saw-tooth hangers and no sandwich frames. Frames should be black, white or natural wood. All materials must be protected from damage. The artist must provide return pre-paid postage or pre-paid return shipping label for artwork and reusable sturdy packaging for work that is to be returned. No wooden crates. 

Three-dimensional work unable to be wall hung will be outdoors on our nature trail, and subject to the elements for the duration of the exhibition.
 
Submitted work must be available for the duration of the exhibition. ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences will retain a 40% commission of the purchase price on all works sold during the exhibition. If any artwork is commissioned from this exhibition, the LBIF will retain 40% of the commissioned price.
 
Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences reserves the right to exclude from the exhibition any works that do not arrive in sturdy condition, or are deemed too fragile to be successfully exhibited, or are not ready to hang or be displayed. Work that has not been suitably prepared will displayed at LBIF's discretion.

Please only submit work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at LBIF. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented in the submitted images, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences reserves the right to exclude it from the exhibition.
 
Please refer to the prospectus for full details regarding eligibility, deadlines, awards and details posted on the LBIF website at: http://lbifoundation.org 

Please note: Artists are not required to attend the reception. Artists who receive an award and do not in attend the reception will receive their check by mail.
 
APPLICATIONS:
IMAGE SIZING:  Image size for entry on CAFE:
File format: JPEG or JPG only

·                     File dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side. Anything larger than 1200 px will be resized to fit the limitations.

·                     File size: under 5 MB

If you are having difficulty resizing your images to fit this format, go to http://bulkresizephotos.com/
Drag and Drop your images in the space on the site. Click longest side from the left-hand menu. Enter 1920 in the box next to pixels. Hit the Start Resizing. You should see it says completed. Note that depending on your browser settings, the image may go directly to your “Downloads” folder.
If you have questions, please contact LBIF at 609-494-1241 or email at exhibitions@lbifoundation.org

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS about submitted images. We suggest, for the Juror's convenience, that on the CAFE application after the title of your WORK on your application, you state the medium you are submitting.

Examples:  "Title – Digital Photography" 

"Title – Sculpture for Outdoor Display" 

“Title – Charcoal Drawing on Paper"

IMPORTANT INFORMATION if space allows about your image submission:

1 Title

2 Materials

3 Process

4 Dimensions

5 Weight

6 Retail Price

7 Date of artwork

Because of the wide range of materials that are allowed, this information will quickly inform the Juror when viewing each of the submitted images.

 
ARTIST STATEMENT, BIO, or RESUME:  Please include with your application a maximum of 1-page doc. Ideally the document will list your short resume, contact information, professional affiliations, major exhibitions or collections, approx 50 word artist statement.

NOTIFICATION: Accepted entries will be notified by email and posted on lbifoundation.org.   If you do not receive your notification by the notification date, please contact LBIF at: exhibitions@lbifoundation.org

DELIVERY of accepted artwork:  Shipping/Delivery instructions will accompany email notification of acceptance. Shipping to the LBIF is the responsibility of the artist. Accepted Submissions / packages must be sent with a pre-paid return shipping label or shippers’ UPS or FEDEX account number to charge to artists’ account.

LIABILITY: 
Artworks selected for indoor display will be insured for the duration of the exhibition from time of arrival at the LBIF until return shipment to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated retail value. Works displayed outdoors will not be insured by the LBIF. Artists are encouraged to have their own insurance.

APPLY ONLINE on callforentry.org. All entries must be submitted online.
Apply Online: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11303

TIMELINE 2023: 

May 12: Deadline for submission on callforentry.org 

May 20: Accepted entries posted on LBIF website; artists will also be notified by email.

July 15 - August 13: Water Stories Exhibition

Reception and Awards: July 15, 2023 - 5:00pm

Unsold artwork returned to artists after close of show.

ABOUT THE LBIF:
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences (LBIF) was established in 1948 as a non-profit institution by artist Boris Blai to provide arts and educational opportunities to the surrounding communities, on Long Beach Island, New Jersey.  Blai, a sculptor and founding Dean of Tyler School of Art, Temple University, had a vision that through exceptional art exhibitions, classes, and cultural activities the LBIF could provide visitors an opportunity to experience and share quality arts and cultural programming.  For more than seventy-five years the LBIF has delivered this mission through its Exhibition programs, Visiting Artists programs, Artist Residency and Retreat Program.

LEGAL AGREEMENT:

Submission to “Water Stories” constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. The artist allows the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences the right to photograph accepted work for publicity purposes, use artist's name and bio, and images of artist and their work for publicity purposes in print, on the web and digitally. Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications. 

Application Requirements

FEES: $35.00 for up to 4 entries (non-refundable)

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=11303

Eligibility Criteria

LBIF welcomes entries of original work, created within the last two years, which explore one of the varied mediums described and addresses the theme of the exhibition.  The Competition and Exhibition is open to artists living and working in New Jersey. Please review the timeline for submission dates.  All work must be for sale, and retail value cannot exceed $7,500.