This International Exhibition will be prominently featured at the Cape Cod Museum of Art in our expansive Hope / McClennen Exhibition Hall. All interpretations on the theme of Departures will be reviewed by internationally recognized artist, curator and  gallery owner Nick Lawrence! Three (3) monetary prizes will be awarded by the juror: $500, $200, $100

The theme DEPARTURES is intended to be interpreted broadly.

Advancements in art result from daring and risk-taking. Aberration fuels evolution. In this call, artists are asked to submit artworks that exemplify a moment of departure from conventional styles or methods of creating. Two possible approaches to the theme are outlined below, but any interpretation of the theme will be considered.

• Have you ever made a work of art that surprised even you? Perhaps a painting, sculpture or video that that represents a departure from your typical body of work? Artists often develop in leaps and bounds. In this call, submit a breakthrough piece of art that has led to a lasting stylistic change or one that persists as a personal anomaly.

       OR

• Modernist approaches to art making have been labeled through “isms” like impressionism, cubism or expressionism. Movements that are, in turn, emulated by other artists. But today, the labeling of new visual styles is less common, and breaking the rules is more widely accepted. This is your chance to share your innovative works of art that broaden the definition of art itself.

Whichever thematic approach you decide to choose in this International Juried Exhibition, artworks that represent a departure from conventional norms in the larger world of art or from your own personal practices are encouraged. How will you respond to this theme? Each artwork submission must be made in Separate Applications. Up to five (5) artworks/applications per artist at $25 per artwork/application. 

Artwork selected for the exhibition can be made available to the public for sale, with 60% of the proceeds going directly to you - the artist, and 40% to the CCMoA. We will also be making this exhibition available virtually on our CCMoA website and three prizes will be awarded by the juror: $500, $200 and $100.

IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibition Dates:   April 18, 2024 - July 14, 2024
Deadline to enter:  Thursday, March 28
Notification:           Monday, April 1
Drop off:                 Sunday, April 14 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
If shipped               Received on or before April 15
Gallery Talk with the Artists: Thursday, April 25th from 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Awards Announced)
Reception following Talk:      Thursday, April 25th from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
 

More about the Juror, Nick Lawrence

Artist, curator, gallery owner and founder of the DNA Artist Residency Program, Nick Lawrence divides his time between Cape Cod and New York City. His Freight + Volume Gallery in NYC has been in operation for 25 years and is dedicated to showcasing work that is innovative and not afraid to take risks. His READYMADE Gallery on Cape Cod serves as a showcase for artworks created in the DNA Artist Residency Program.

The DNA residency, now entering its 12th season, hosts 30-50 artists per year for one or two week stays.  While on the Cape, artists have access to 2,000 square feet of studio space in Provincetown, housing in Orleans and Eastham, and create new work inspired by their surroundings or continued from their existing studio practice.

Application Requirements

SUBMISSIONS AND FEES: The fee to enter is $25.00 for each Application/Artwork entry, with one artwork per application and up to five (5) applications/artworks per artist. Please Submit Each Artwork In A Separate Application. Please Do Not Submit more than (1) One Artwork per Application. Entry fees are non-refundable. A completed application must contain: (1) One High-Res Digital Image per Artwork Submitted (up to five (5) images per application allowed, showing multiple perspectives of the same artwork in each application, between 1mb and 5mb files), and/or one video for video art submissions and sculpture entries, Title of Work, Year Completed, Medium(s), Dimensions, Price (if your artwork will be available for sale) and a Artist Statement (up to 2000 characters). 

SPECIFICATION FOR SUBMITTED ART WORK:

Maximum size for 2D work is 48" x 48" (including the frame). All 2D artwork must be suitably framed to a professional standard, unless a gallery wrapped canvas is used. If needed, we highly recommend Plexiglas (no glass) for framed works due to high breakage rates during shipping, unless you deliver and pick-up your art at the museum personally. Assemblage work does not require a frame. 2D work must be securely wired and ready to hang.

• Maximum size for Free Standing 3D work: 72"h x 36"w x 36"d.
• Maximum size for Pedestal 3D work: 38”h x 24"w x 24"d.
• A label or card must be securely affixed to 3D work and on the back of 2D work that indicates: ARTIST'S NAME, TITLE, MEDIUM, DATE CREATED, and INSURANCE VALUE. We will use this information (without the value) for our wall labels, so please be sure it is correct and legible.
• Works that DO NOT adhere to these guidelines will not be exhibited.
• Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibition.

DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
All artwork hand delivered to the museum on Sunday, April 14th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm or beforehand during Museum open hours. Mailed work must be received on or before April 15, 2024. Shipped artwork must be packed in REUSABLE containers with PRE-PAID return shipping label enclosed. Please DO NOT use Styrofoam popcorn/peanuts for packing. Artists are responsible to pay for the delivery and return shipping of their work.

For UPS and FedEx Mail to:
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Attn: Exhibitions
60 Hope Lane
Dennis, MA 02638

For USPS Mail to:
Cape Cod Museum of Art
Attn: Exhibitions
P.O. Box 2034
Dennis, MA 02638

Artwork drop-off on Sunday, April 14th from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm or may be hand delivered during CCMoA open hours:
Wednesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm
Sunday from 12 - 4pm

Eligibility Criteria

Open to artists working in 2D and 3D media, drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, collage, assemblage, sculpture and video. Submit One Artwork per Application (Max 5 Applications per Artist). A $25 Application Fee for Each Artwork/Application must be received before Jurying. Only original or limited edition works may be submitted (reproduction prints of original artworks will not be juried). Digital photography is acceptable, and limited edition digital print methods may be used to produce original photographic images. This call for submission is open to artists of all ages.