Call Description

The San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center invites artists and photographers to take part in SCORE’s (Southern California Open Regional Exhibitions) virtual art exhibit reflecting the limitless possibilities of the human figure. From the realistic to the abstract, the human body has been a source of art since the beginning of time. Whether in movement or at rest, in color or black & white, the human form beckons artists’ desire to visualize who we are.

• Best of Show $800 – 1st Place $400 – 2nd Place $300 
• Plus 4 Honorable Mentions

JUROR – Adria Becker

My artistic journey began in my childhood bedroom on a chalk wall my parents had the insight to provide. I thank the wonderful art teachers who challenged me to explore and develop my talent. Trips to Tahiti, and living in California, with their light, colors, and flow, are reflected in my paintings and drawings.

I enjoy sharing this approach with my Figure Drawing and Oil Painting students, currently through Artist Co-op7 courses and privately. I formerly taught at the American Jewish University, and Everywoman’s Village in Los Angeles, California.

Additionally, I have had the pleasure of jurying and curating many gallery exhibits, and having my work collected and published internationally. I like to pay it forward by participating on the Art Panel of Artist Co-op7, and as a Director of the San Fernando Valley Arts and Cultural Center.

ELIGIBILITY
Human Form & Figure is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.

IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibit entry starts: Thursday, June 1, 2023
Deadline for entries: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – 11:59 pm MST
Notice of acceptance (by e-mail): August 9-10, 2023
Award winners notified: August 10-11, 2023
Exhibit opens: Friday, September 1, 2023
Virtual Artists Reception: Saturday, September 9, 2023, 5 pm PST
Exhibit closes: Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:59 pm* PST
*Exhibit will remain on view on the SFVACC website Archived Exhibits page indefinitely.

AWARDS
An $800 cash award will be presented at the reception for Best of Show. A 1st Place cash award of $400 and a 2nd Place cash award of $300 will be awarded as well. Juror will also select up to Four Honorable Mention awards.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original and of the artist’s own execution. Do not submit works which violate copyright laws. Artwork created and completed under the direct supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn by the artist. All juried artwork must remain online until the end of the exhibit. Please do not enter art that has been shown at any previous SFVACC/SCORE exhibit. Work must have been created within the last three years. Digital images must accurately represent artwork presented for Human Form & Figure.

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & REQUIREMENTS 
Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist as JPGs in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, printmaking, fiber art, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture. All artwork images should be submitted unframed unless the artist feels that a particular style of mounting, matting or framing is crucial to proper artistic presentation. This should be stated in the art’s description.

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS)
All entries must be submitted as a high resolution (1-5MB), digital .JPEG or .JPG either cropped to remove background or on a black background without a mat. Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or Plexiglas. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image (.JPG) must represent the submitted art.

Directions for uploading photos to CaFÉ are clearly described on their website.  If all else fails, e-mail carolyn@sfvacc.org with questions

ENTRIES & FEES One entry is $35.  Artist may add up to 5 additional entries at $5 each.  Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card.  Fees are non-refundable.  There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.

SALES
A prospective buyer can contact the artist via email by clicking on the artist’s name under the image they are interested in purchasing.  All sales will be handled directly between the artist and buyer.  Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission.  SFVACC will receive NO commission on any and all sales of art from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit.  If artwork is sold, the artist must notify the SFVACC so a red dot (signifying it’s been sold) and SOLD in the place of the price, can be added.  Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered “Not for Sale” (NFS). Collecting sales tax is the responsibility of the artist. Shipping and insurance shall be by mutual agreement between the buyer and artist. 

PERSONAL APPEARANCES AT THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION
We invite the participating artists to introduce themselves and discuss their art during the reception.  Artists will be allocated a 1 minute time slot if they wish to participate.  Details will follow via e-mail.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotion will be handled by the SFVACC, but we welcome artists promoting the exhibit as well. The exhibit’s prospectus will be available online at www.sfvacc.org/open-call.

LOCATION
This virtual online exhibit can be viewed 24/7 on the SFVACC/SCORE website - www.sfvacc.org > EXHIBITS > Current Exhibit. After the exhibit end date, it can be viewed at www.sfvacc.org > EXHIBITS > Archived Exhibits.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: See FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES above.

Eligibility Criteria

Human Form & Figure is open to all artists and photographers worldwide.