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Small Works:

We invite artists from all backgrounds to submit their artwork for our juried exhibition, “Small Works.” This showcase aims to celebrate the power of small artworks that invites viewers to explore the intricacies of minute details. All media is welcome, including: painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, mixed media, etc.
 

Size Requirements:

• 2D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” including frame
• 3D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” x 16”
   

Small Works is a juried exhibition that will be held at Strata Gallery which is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 
The exhibition will run from September 26 - October 13, 2023.
 

Prizes:

• $100 - President’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Director’s Choice (1)
• $100 - Assistant Director's Choice (1)
   

About Strata Gallery:

Strata Gallery is a non-profit, artist-member gallery with a mission that cultivates artistic discussion and educates the public about the work of contemporary established and emerging artists. Through our mentorship program, our established artists give our emerging artists direct guidance, feedback, and information as they learn to navigate their artistic practice. Through collaborations and discussions, Strata Gallery provides a venue that encourages artists to experiment and re-examine what art is and could be. Strata Gallery does not favor any distinct style and promotes a range of diverse and authentic individual expression through a varied material practice, imagery, style, and ethos independent of any commercial concern. Strata Gallery is located at 125 Lincoln Ave, Suite 105, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501. 

About the Jurors:

• David Olivant is the President and co-founder of Strata Gallery. He currently works and lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He received his MA in Painting at the Royal College of Art in London.
• Jennifer Van is the Director and co-founder of Strata Gallery. She works and lives in Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursuing a MFA in Photography and Related Media at California Institute of the Arts.
• Stephanie Jacinto is the Assistant Director and co-founder of Strata Gallery. She works and lives in Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursuing a MA in Art History at the University of New Mexico.
   

Selection Criteria Include:

• Uniqueness and originality
• Visual impact
• Demonstrated excellence of technique
• Does the artwork comply with the submission requirements? 
  (Failure to follow submission requirements will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.)
   

Important Dates:

• Exhibition Dates: September 26 - October 13, 2023 
• Reception Date: September 29, 2023  from 5-7pm
• Submission Deadline: August 1, 2023 
• Notification Date: August 15, 2023 
• Deadline for Loan Agreements: August 22, 2023 
• Artwork must arrive by: September 5, 2023 
• Unsold works pickup/returned: October 14, 2023  (11am-1pm)
   

Sales of Artwork

Each respective artist will handle the sale and shipping of any sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition. Strata Gallery will collect contact information of all interested buyers and provide that information to the artist who will then execute the sale and shipping of their own artwork. All sold artwork included in the Small Works exhibition will be subject to 20% commission which will be due to Strata Gallery.
 

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

• All artwork must be ready to hang/display with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings framed with wire).
• Media accepted: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media.
• Dimension Requirements:
• 2D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” including frame
• 3D Artwork maximum size: 16” x 16” x 16”
• Max Weight: 25 lbs.
• Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the exhibition.
• No changes to information can be made once submitted.
   

Image Format Requirements:

• Submit image in .jpg format.
• Include the following annotations:
  • Artist’s name
  • Title of Artwork
  • Date of completion
  • Medium/Media
  • Size in inches: (Height x Width x Depth)
  • Price of artwork
     

Submission Fee:

•  $35 for first three submissions. 
• $5 per additional submission (maximum of three additional submissions). 
  Overall maximum of 6 submissions total.
• Payment: card and PayPal only (through CallForEntry.org)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

• Artists who work in the following media: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, mixed media.