Application Closed
Entry Fee (Small Expressions 22: A Juried Exhibit of Small Works): $35.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: Local
State: Washington
Event Dates: 11/4/23 - 12/31/23
Jury Dates: 11/1/23 - 11/1/23
Small Expressions, now in its 22nd year, is a juried small works exhibit designed to encourage art buying for the gift-giving season. Small Expressions is open to all media. Entries must be original, entirely the work of the entrant, and executed within the last three years. No work shall exceed 16” in any direction, including frame and mount. Open to all media, including jewelry. Artwork will be juried in person and then exhibited at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in downtown Port Townsend. Buyers can take the work after the opening weekend.
NOTE: This is a local exhibit—only artists living in Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, Kitsap, and Island counties of WA are eligible. Artwork will be juried in person at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, WA. Artwork must be hand delivered; no shipped work will be accepted.
Awards:
$500 One Juror’s Choice Award
$300 Three Merit Awards
A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist.
Fees:
$35 for up to 3 entries
All fees are non-refundable
Entry fees go toward awards and exhibit operating costs.
About Northwind Art:
Built on a strong foundation of community
Northwind Art was founded in January 2021, when two established art organizations, Port Townsend School of the Arts and Northwind Arts Center, joined together—we are now known simply as NORTHWIND ART.
Northwind Art is a non-profit organization that puts artists at the heart of all we do. Three main pillars, EDUCATION, EXHIBITS, and ARTIST RESOURCES are the focus of our work and mission.
Our incredible community of donors, partners, and grant organizations makes it all possible.
Selection Process:
Artwork will be chosen by a panel of Northwind curators. We will be judging the quality and creative voice of the work. Our final artwork selections will reflect a variety of media, techniques, and styles. No "not-for-sale" entries will be accepted.
Calendar:
September 8, 2023: Call for entries opens.
October 27: Application deadline.
October 31, 12-5 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying at Jeanette Best Gallery.
November 1, 9 am-1 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying at Jeanette Best Gallery.
November 1, 6 pm: Notification to artists of accepted artwork. Artists will be notified by email. Unselected artwork must be picked up the following day.
November 2, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick-up of artwork not selected for the exhibition at Jeanette Best Gallery.
November 4, 12 pm: Exhibition opens to the public; awards announced.
November 4, 5 pm-8 pm: Saturday artwalk public reception.
December 31, 5 pm: Exhibition closes.
January 2, 2024, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick up of unsold artwork
January 3, 2024, 10 am-3 pm: Artists pick up of unsold artwork
NOTE: Every piece of artwork must have a label affixed to the back with the following information:
Artist Name: ____________________________________
Artwork Title: ____________________________________
Artwork Medium: _________________________________
Price: __________________________________________
Drop-off and Pick-up Location:
Northwind Art
701 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Drop-off and Pick-up Times:
October 31, 12-5 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying.
November 1, 9 am-1 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying.
November 2, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick-up of artwork not selected.
January 2, 2024, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick up unsold artwork
January 3, 2024,10 am-3 pm: Artists pick up unsold artwork
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Rules & Terms
Sales and Recognition: Should your work(s) sell, Northwind Art will pay you a wholesale price equal to 50% of the retail selling price. Should your work sell, you agree to complete a W9 upon request. Northwind Art reserves the right to use art images for the purpose of promotion and marketing. Price is set at the time of submission. For this exhibit only, purchased art can be picked up anytime after 4 pm, Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Conditions of Delivery: All artwork must be delivered in person for jurying. All hanging artwork should be suitably framed or wrapped canvas and ready to hang, preferably with wire. Sawtooth hangers may be used on small works. If art is not suitably hanging- or display-ready, we will ask you to do so at time of delivery. Northwind Art is not liable for damage to works on paper that do not have surface protection.
Agreement and Liability: Submission of the artwork shall constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to comply with the conditions set forth in this prospectus, including the following: I hereby release and discharge the officers, employees, and volunteers of Northwind Art from any and all claims occasioned by damage or loss of said artwork while in possession of Northwind Art. No work accepted for this exhibition may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition unless agreed to by the Exhibits Director. Permission to reproduce the artwork for publicity purposes and for educational purposes is granted.
Application Requirements
Submitting on CaFE
A maximum of three (3) entries may be submitted per artist. Information provided during the CaFE submission must match the artwork dropped off for the in-person jurying.
Jurying Process
Every piece of artwork must have a label affixed to the back with the following information:
Artist Name: ____________________________________
Artwork Title: ____________________________________
Artwork Medium: _________________________________
Price: __________________________________________
Drop-off and Pick-up Location:
Northwind Art
701 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Drop-off and Pick-up Times:
October 31, 12-5 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying.
November 1, 9 am-1 pm: Artists drop off artwork for jurying.
November 1, 6 pm: Notification to artists of accepted artwork. Artists will be notified by email. Unselected artwork must be picked up the following day.
November 2, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick-up of artwork not selected.
January 2, 2024, 9 am-1 pm: Artists pick up unsold artwork
January 3, 2024,10 am-3 pm: Artists pick up unsold artwork
Eligibility Criteria
This is a local exhibit—only artists living in Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, Kitsap, and Island counties of WA are eligible. Artwork will be juried in person at Northwind Art's Jeanette Best Gallery in Port Townsend, WA.