2023 INTERSTATE
A national juried exhibit where I-90 meets I-82
Exhibit Dates: November 2—December 2, 2023

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, will host the INTERSTATE juried exhibit. Proceeds from this national exhibition will support student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art + Design.

The exhibition is open to submissions in all media and subject matter; the artwork does not need to follow a particular theme. The subtitle, “where I-90 meets I-82” locates the exhibition in Ellensburg, Washington, and suggests the flow and exchange of artwork across geographic distances and boundaries.

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, founded in 1969, is dedicated to contemporary art exhibits and related outreach programs that enhance, engage, and challenge the viewer’s knowledge and understanding of art. The Gallery also presents artists and viewers alike with opportunities to explore culturally diverse ideas in an academic environment.

Juror Information:
Stefano Catalani was recently appointed the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, Washington, in 2022. Previously, from 2016 to 2021, he served as Executive Director of the Gage Academy of Art, Seattle. During his eleven-year tenure at the Bellevue Arts Museum from 2005 to 2016, first as a Curator then later as the Director of Art, Craft, and Design, he organized and conceived more than twenty acclaimed exhibitions exploring the dynamic field of art, craft, and design. He wrote and contributed to nine exhibition catalogs published by Bellevue Arts Museum including (among others): Knitted, Knotted, Twisted, and Twined: The Jewelry of Mary Lee Hu (2012), and Dim Sum at the On-On Tea Room: The Jewelry of Ron Ho (2007). Catalani also co-authored the exhibition catalogue for the Smithsonian Institution’s 2020 Renwick Invitational Exhibition, Forces of Nature. Originally from Genazzano, a town south of Rome, Italy, Catalani relocated to Seattle in 2001.

Awards:

The juror will select all of the awards:

• First Place: $700
• Second Place: $500
• Third Place: $300
• Sarah Spurgeon Gallery Honorable Mentions (3)

Entry Procedure and Fees:

Entries must be submitted on or before August 31, 2023

• All entries should be submitted online at www.callforentry.org
• $35 for up to five submissions.
• A total of five media files can be submitted.
• Upload requirements for media files should follow CaFÉ parameters.
• A brief artist bio is also required.
• All fees are non-refundable and payable by credit, debit, or PayPal.

Eligibility:

• Open to artists over the age of 18 working in all 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video formats.
• Only original works, where the artist is the sole copyright holder, will be accepted.
• Substitutions of specific works selected during the jurying process will not be allowed.

Specifics:
All work must be ready to display with clear installation instructions:

• Framed 2-dimensional pieces must include a wire that supports the weight of the work.
• Approved hanging devices for unframed works include clips and magnets.
• The gallery will provide pedestals of various sizes for 3-dimensional work. Any additional display materials should be provided by the artist.
• 3-dimensional work that is intended to be hung on the wall should include a secure hanging device.
• Large (over 60 in. in any direction) or heavy works (over 50 lbs.) will be accepted at the discretion of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery.

Notification:
Results of the jurying will be sent by email on or before September 22, 2023. 
 

Accepted Work:
All shipped work must arrive by October 20, 2023.

• Accepted artists will receive a loan agreement contract form and instructions for shipping or hand delivery.
• All shipping costs and shipping insurance are the responsibility of the artist. The Gallery requests that artists use UPS or FedEx for shipping.
• Shipping materials should be reusable, and a pre-paid return-shipping label is required.
• No freight shipments please, we will only accept parcels that can be sent by standard delivery.
• Accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.

Liability:

Insurance coverage will be provided while works are on the premises of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. The Gallery cannot assume responsibility for any loss or damage to works in transit. The Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity and educational purposes connected with the exhibition.

Sales:

The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery does not charge commission or process sales. Any inquiries about sales will be respectfully referred to the artist or the artist’s representative.

Summary of Important Dates:

Entry Deadline                                    August 31

Notification of Acceptance                  September 22

Deadline for Receipt of Work             October 20

Opening Reception + Juror’s Talk      November 2:  
Juror’s talk 4 to 5 p.m., Reception 5 to 7 p.m.

Exhibition Closes                                December 2

Return of Work                                   December 3—8

Contact Information and Shipping Address: 

Heather Horn Johnson
Gallery Director
Department of Art + Design
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7564
Email: heather.johnson@cwu.edu 

Please contact CaFÉ directly with any technical questions regarding your submission.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

• $35 for up to five submissions.
• A total of five media files can be submitted.
• Upload requirements for media files should follow CaFÉ parameters.
• A brief artist bio is also required.
• All fees are non-refundable and payable by credit, debit, or PayPal.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

• Open to artists over the age of 18 working in all 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video formats.
• Only original works, where the artist is the sole copyright holder, will be accepted.
• Substitutions of specific works selected during the jurying process will not be allowed.