Call Description

CUMULUS: The Art of Meteorology is an international juried art exhibition at Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, Arizona. CUMULUS explores the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, through art. This exhibition coincides with the Southwest U.S. summer monsoon season to celebrate the iconographic regional weather patterns, while including national and global meteorological perspectives on weather in a rapidly changing climate.

We are honored to announce co-curator legendary Flagstaff meteorologist Lee Born; and three renowned artist jurors: Shonto Begay (Flagstaff, AZ), Christine Cassano (Santa Fe, NM), and Jaewook Lee (Flagstaff, AZ); to select artwork from an international pool of submissions. $2500 in jurors’ awards will be announced at the opening reception.

About CCA

Coconino Center for the Arts is central to Northern Arizona’s vibrant creative culture, fostering an engaged, equitable, and imaginative community. Managed by Creative Flagstaff, CCA serves the arts, science, and cultural sectors of Flagstaff. CCA’s facilities include a 4000 sq ft Main Gallery that will host the CUMULUS exhibition, an adjacent 215 sq ft Project Gallery; and an intimate 200-seat Theatre. CCA is located on US 180 enroute to the Grand Canyon.

Important Dates 2024

• Entry Deadline: March 1
• Artist Notification: March 29
• Receipt of Artwork: June 10-13
• Exhibition Starts: June 29
• Opening Reception and Keynote Presentation: June 29
• Exhibition Closes: September 28
• Return of Artwork: October 7-11

Jury Process

Jurors will blind-review the submissions along with title, date created, medium, dimensions, and description (optional). Jurors are invited artists for the CUMULUS exhibition. Curators will serve in an advisory role to the jury.

Shipping

The artist is responsible for all delivery and return shipping arrangements and costs, including insurance during transit.

All work shipped (UPS or FedEx only) must include a prepaid return shipping label and must be sent in reusable cartons/crates. Works submitted without this label and a reusable carton or crate will not be returned.

Creative Flagstaff, Coconino Center for the Arts, and Flagstaff Arts Council will assume no responsibility for any damages incurred during shipping.

For More Information

coconinoarts.org/artists-opportunities

Application Requirements

Media

Artists may submit work in any medium, including but not limited to painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, video, digital media, and performance. Proposals for sculptural installations are welcome.

Additional Information

Application fee ($35/regular or $25/CCA members) covers one application of up to three works of art for CUMULUS. This fee is non-refundable. CCA membership information: coconinoarts.org/membership

Flagstaff Arts Council will retain a 30% commission on all artwork sales after processing fees.

Any accepted work delivered for the exhibition that differs significantly in quality or concept from the juried works may not be accepted.

Submission Guidelines

Submit up to three pieces, with up to three images per work: one full (required), two detail (optional). High-quality digital images, 1200 pixels longest dimension (approximately 8” x 10”), 72 dpi, JPEG format required. Video examples as .mov or .mp4 under 10 minutes.

Image files must be named with the title of the work of art and labeled as follows (DO NOT include artist’s name in image file):

“1 _Title.jpg”

“1_ Title_Detail.jpg”

“2_Title.jpg”

Include in notes: Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions and Sale Price or Insurance Value (DO NOT include artist’s name in notes). A project description (500 words or less) is encouraged.

Artwork must be ready for display, with specific instruction for any non-standard display methods. 2D drawings and photographs must be framed, with any alternate display methods clearly described with submission.

Artwork that has been displayed at the Coconino Center for the Arts in the past will not be considered.

Images of accepted works may be used for publicity purposes.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all artists 18 and older working with themes of meteorology.