Application Closed
Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $35.00
Media Fee(Media Fee): $5.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Eligibility: National
State: California
Long Description
Ashton Gallery @ Art on 30th, a contemporary art center and gallery in San Diego, California, would like to invite regional and national artists to submit original works of art for our annual "Blackout" national exhibition.
Hidden, secretive, sexy black.
Seductive, powerful, elegant black.
Formal, prestigious, mysterious black.
Step into the womb of night and bring on the noir! If your piece features dominant black or simply features black in a prominent way, it is eligible. Get inky, get primordial, bring on the midnight and show us your masterpiece!
Awards & Prizes
Selected works will be published in the Ashton Gallery full-color exhibition catalog. Accepted artists will have the opportunity to proof their page before it goes to print. Catalogs will be available for ordering online via Blurb, a print on demand service. A link will be provided closer to time.
Three awards and two honorable mentions will be given by the juror:
Best in Show (featured on the cover of the catalog)
First Place (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)
Juror's Choice (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)
Honorable Mention (will receive a double page spread in the catalog)
...We will also be awarding $1,000 in cash prizes!
Juror
Daniel Foster 30-year career in arts & museum leadership in Southern California
Exhibition Dates
November 4, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Opening Reception
Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 4pm-7pm
Deadline for Submission
[UPDATED] Extended to Monday, September 11, 2023
Completed entry information, including images of artwork, must be submitted online with CaFÉ TM before 10:59 PM pacific to be considered by juror. (That's 1:59 AM eastern, 12:59 AM central, and 11:59 AM mountain)
Entry Fees
Payment of $35 is for the first entry and $5 for each additional images (1 work = $35, 2 works = $40, 3 works = $45, 4 works = $50, 5 works = $55, and 6 works = $60). Upload one image per entry, up to 6 pieces total. Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit. Entry fees cover the cost of hosting a national show.
Notification
You will be notified of the juror's decision via email by end of day on Monday, September 25, 2023.
Important Dates (Summary)
* 9/11/2023 NEW Extended Deadline for entry
* 9/25/2023 Notification of results
* 10/5/2023 Must be postmarked for shipping by this date
* 9/25–10/13 Hand-delivered work accepted during business hours
* 11/4/2023 Opening reception 4pm-8pm
* 12/1/2023 Exhibition ends
* 12/6/2023 Hand-pick up during regular business hours begins
* 12/11/2023 Unsold artwork shipping begins
• 12/17–1/2 We are closed for Winter Break
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Application Requirements
CaFÉ TM Submission Process
All submissions for this show are handled through CaFÉ TM (callforentry.org). Artists are required to sign up and create a profile on CaFÉ TM. There is no charge for using this service. CaFÉ TM provides 960 MB for the artist profile. Artists will upload images and information directly to their profile and reference when filling out the official call for submission.
Upload one image per entry, up to 6 pieces total. Entry fees do not guarantee admission into the exhibit. Entry fees cover the cost of hosting a national show.
Completed entry information, including images of artwork, must be submitted online with CaFÉ TM before 10:59 PM pacific to be considered by juror. (That's 1:59 AM eastern, 12:59 AM central, and 11:59 AM mountain)
Identification of Artwork
All artwork must be identified on the back with the following information clearly printed (proof thoroughly as we copy and paste this information for accepted art in the catalog):
Artist Name
Title of Artwork
Media (please only use main categories - i.e. drawing, photography, acrylic, etc.)
Dimensions (height x width x depth of artwork; frame dimensions not required)
Price (all art is for sale)
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Categories / Mediums Accepted
Acrylic, oils, watercolor, drawing, photography, assemblage, collage, encaustic, mixed media, fiber art, and 3D art that fits on an 18" x 18" pedestal. This exhibit does not accept jewelry, video, film, performance art, or installations.
Minimum size: 10" and Maximum size: 72".
Submissions must be the artist's original work and be for sale.
It is recommended that artworks high in value (over $3000) be insured before shipping.
NOTE: Artists will upload only one image per entry.
All Entries Must Be For Sale
If your piece sells, Ashton Gallery receives the industry standard of 50% commission. All sales are handled by Ashton Gallery. All artwork must remain in show until closing. It is recommended that artworks high in value (over $3000) be insured before shipping.
All Entries Must Be Ready-to-Hang
Art MUST be wired and ready-to-hang. Our gallery utilizes a wire hanging system that requires two D-rings on the back of your work. We recommend these D-rings HERE and Soft Strand No.5 wire HERE. Eyelet screws, buckles, and sawtooth hangers are not usable.
Artists must also sign, title, and add your artwork's size and medium on the backside of the piece. It cannot be left blank.