Exploring the frontiers of reality, fantasy, and perception, Your Wildest Dreams seeks to showcase the surreal, the bizarrely-imaginative, and the vibrant worlds in which the artist resides (or creates...)  Spatial, visionary, trippy, sexual, limitless, and free, take a ride down the rabbit hole into the depths of the subconscious- brought to life in this brand new Spring showcase from Vestige Concept Gallery!   

We accept works from emerging, mid-career, and/or professional artists.  

"Your Wildest Dreams" In-Person opening reception party will be held Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 6 PM. 
 

About the Gallery:

Vestige Concept Gallery specializes in curated monthly mixed exhibition opportunities that appeal to a diverse range of artists, audiences, and buyers. Located in Lawrenceville, the new cultural heart of Pittsburgh, PA, the Gallery seeks to showcase the best of emerging and professional artist talent from across North America, and sell work at affordable prices through promotions and in-person events.  

ELIGIBILITY

• "Your Wildest Dreams" is open to any artists over age 18, within the United States and Canada.
• Work should ideally have been created in the last three years, and must be the original artwork, ready to display.
• The specific work must not have been previously displayed in a Vestige Concept Gallery exhibit.
• Work must be for sale. (No "NFS" or deliberate overpricing)
• No Giclees or reproductions of original works will be accepted unless the work itself is a Giclee or digital print. Aside from monoprints, any print works must have an edition number (Please note this in the media tag or signature, if applicable- e.g. 1 of 1; 1 of 5, etc.)

ENTRY PROCEDURE

• Applicants may submit up to ten (10) entries. Two (2) entries are included in the $28 application.
• An additional charge of $5 per entry is charged for any additional submissions over 2.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE is Saturday, March 11th, at Midnight (MST)
• Artists will be notified of acceptance on or before Sunday, March 12th at Midnight
• Shipped works of art must arrive no later than Thursday, March 23rd 2023
• Please note: we adhere to tight shipping deadlines.   

CONDITIONS OF ACCEPTANCE

1. Artists accepted into the show must reply email confirmation upon acceptance, and later, be willing to provide an artist pic, short bio, and web/social links (if applicable). These items are necessary for the Online version of the show and other promotions. By submitting this information, you provide Vestige Concept Gallery all rights to post the work on their gallery website and on social media, unless otherwise discussed.
2. Accepted artwork must be the actual artwork as seen in the submitted images. No substitutions. Vestige Concept Gallery reserves the right to pull any artwork that differs from the images in the accepted submission.  Any Giclées will automatically be pulled from the show unless it was initially stated that the work itself is a Giclée or digital print.
3. Accepted artwork listed for sale must be for the price listed in the submission. No last-minute price changes.  
4. Vestige Concept Gallery will retain a 30% commission for any artwork sold--please factor this into your pricing and update your Cafe profile accordingly. 
5. Artists are responsible for shipping & optional shipping insurance to and from Vestige Concept Gallery. A prepaid return shipping label must be included. Fedex or UPS only.
6. Shipped work must be sent in reusable, sturdy boxes and marked with your name. No loose peanuts. Artwork framed with glass is the responsibility of the artist.  Artwork with glass that arrives in broken condition may be pulled from the event if artist is unable to remedy the issue.
7. Late or damaged work will not be exhibited.
8. Art damaged in transit is solely the responsibility of the artist and shipper. Artwork may also be hand-delivered, if within range.
9. Wall pieces MUST be securely wired, framed, and properly prepared for display.  Painted edges and/or a clean edge (i.e. the edges were masked off prior to painting), are acceptable for paintings.  Sawtooth is ok for photography and small work only, that weighs less than 5 pounds.
10. 2D Work must not exceed 30lbs, including frame.   3D artists of a non-traditional nature may wish to inquire with the gallery first before submitting.  "Traditional" means works such as (but not limited to) ceramics and sculptures that fit onto a pedestal. Traditional 3D should generally not require any inquiry.
11. ORNATE FRAMES are subject to review upon arrival, and if deemed overwhelming, distracting, or egregious in size, may be removed from the show at the gallery discretion.  Ornate and very old, historical looking frames should be avoided.
12. Artists who "size jump" (i.e. photography printed at larger sizes than initially stated, or adding wide matting that increases the frame size), may be removed from the show at gallery discretion.  Any concerns about final presentation on said items, please check with the gallery first.
13. From time to time in certain exhibits, the gallery may feature 1-2 artists and include their name in the subtitle of the show, below the main exhibit title.

TIMELINE

MAR 11: Application deadline
MAR 12-13: Acceptance notification
MAR 23: Deadline for shipped or dropped-off work
MAR 25: Opening Reception
MAR/APR:  normal business hours
APR 23: Show closes
AFTER APR 23: Any unsold artwork is packaged and shipped back

Any questions please reach out to: contact@vestigegallery.com

Thank you for your interest in applying!

Application Requirements

Minimum 2 work samples, Artist Bio and Statement

Eligibility Criteria

18+, US and Canada