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The Bridge Arts Foundation warmly invites artists worldwide to submit their artwork for our OPEN CALL EXHIBITION PROGRAM in Summer 2024.

This season's open call exhibition, titled "SOLILOQUY," will be hosted at our partnered gallery The Scholart Selection, located in Los Angeles, CA, USA, from July 13th to August 10th, 2024. Yes, this is an IN-GALLERY EXHIBIT! We look forward to receiving your submissions!

"Soliloquy" is a solitary discourse with oneself, an intimate dialogue that transcends the confines of external perception. It captures the journey of introspection and self-discovery, where one navigates the labyrinthine corridors of their own mind, seeking clarity amidst the tumult of thoughts and emotions.

During their inner reflections, the individuals grapple with existential questions, confronting their fears, desires, and vulnerabilities with raw honesty in solitude. It embraces the inherent human longing for understanding and truth, inviting the individual to confront their inner darkness and embrace the transformative power of self-reflection.

The Bridge Arts Foundation is dedicated to amplifying the voices of artists and promoting their exceptional work on a global scale. Through our ongoing OPEN CALL EXHIBITION PROGRAM, we aim to provide an unparalleled platform for emerging talents, enabling them to gain international recognition and celebrate diverse expressions across various artistic mediums.

Our mission is straightforward yet profound: we strive to empower our community through immersive experiences that inspire collaboration and forge meaningful connections among creative thinkers spanning all continents. Together, let us bridge cultural gaps through the unifying power of art.

We enthusiastically welcome a wide range of artistic expressions encompassing painting, sculpture, photography, installation, mixed media, and beyond. We aim to curate a rich tapestry of creativity, reflecting artists' diverse perspectives and experiences worldwide.

EXHIBITION VENUE

THE SCHOLART SELECTION, 417 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA

Founded in 2022, THE SCHOLART SELECTION is a vibrant contemporary art gallery in the historic San Gabriel Mission district of Los Angeles. Deeply integrated into the city’s Asian American community, especially in its more prosperous areas, the gallery is committed to uplifting and promoting artists from diverse backgrounds for Asian collectors globally.

THE SCHOLART SELECTION transcends the role of a mere venue for art; it serves as a storyteller, an educator, and a connector. With a team of skilled curators, exhibition specialists, and media experts, the gallery breaks through traditional barriers to make contemporary art more relatable and accessible to collectors worldwide. It achieves this by sharing the compelling stories behind the artworks and fostering a network that brings artists and a wide range of art enthusiasts together, thereby forming enduring bonds between the artworks, their artists, and the collectors who cherish and support them.

Application Requirements

 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.     ELIGIBLY: This call is open to artists of any background worldwide, all artists should be 18 years and older.

2.     MEDIUMS: All mediums and genres are open for consideration. Artwork(s) directly printed or drawn on mounting board, matboard, or foam board will not be accepted.

3.     FRAMING: All artworks must match that which was submitted and artwork(s) must be completely ready to hang/display or it will not be accepted. For framed pieces, please ensure that the back does not have sawtooth hangers; instead, it must be equipped with wire for hanging.

4.     ARTWORKS(IMAGES/FILES): Up to 5 entries (images or files) may be uploaded, and a maximum of 5 artworks may be submitted. For optimal juror viewing, submit the highest quality images, maximum file size for each still image is 5 MB.

5.     BIO: Provide a brief biography highlighting your artistic journey and background.

6.     ARTIST STATEMENT: Include a statement describing your artistic philosophy, inspiration, and themes in your work.

7.     RESUME: Submit a comprehensive resume outlining your artistic education, exhibitions, awards, and relevant experience.

8. ORIGINALITY: All submitted works must be original creations by the artist(s) and should not infringe on any third-party copyrights, we do not take responsibility for copyright violations.

Eligibility Criteria

SUBMISSION FEE 

The entry fee is $30 (USD) for up to 5 artworks. Payments can be made through CaFE using a credit card or PayPal; unfortunately, Check is not accepted.

Please be aware that the entry fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

May 19th (Saturday), 2024 11:59 PM (MT, Mountain Time)

JUROR

Charles Christopher Hill

Charles Christopher Hill is a world-renowned artist who lives and works in Venice, California. For decades, Hill's work has been widely exhibited at museums in California and around the world. His work is featured in many prestigious museum collections, such as the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation, the Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Xin Song

Xin Song is a New York-based artist. Born in Beijing, China. Xin Song creates contemporary Chinese paper cuts inspired by the traditional form she learned from studying with farmers in the Chinese countryside in her youth. Using her own photography, magazines, Mylar, rice and other papers, her often large-scale site-specific installations use draping, hanging, glass lamination, and light depending on the project. Her highly diverse themes range from venerable flower motifs and landscape studies to urban scenes that reflect her longtime residence in New York.

She has a few permanent public art pieces in NYC, recipient of multiple awards and grants and her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally at museums, commercial galleries, and alternative spaces. Notable recent exhibitions include the Today Art Museum in Beijing, China, the Chengdu Biennale, Contemporary Art Museum of Crete at Rethymnon, Greece. Venice Biennial, Noyes Museum of Art of New Jersey, Staten Island Museum, Musée du Louvre, Paris; National Art Museum of China; Prow Art Space of the Flatiron Building; and Paper Art Biennial in Sophia, Bulgaria.

CURATOR

Tia Xu

Tia Xu is the Art Director and Curator at The Scholart Selection, a gallery located in Los Angeles, CA. Additionally, Tia is an independent curator and writer based in New York. With a diverse background in the art world, Tia has garnered experience across various sectors including galleries, museums, artist studios, art media companies, and nonprofit organizations such as the Guggenheim Museum, artnet, W.Ming Art International, Xu Bing Studio, HG Contemporary, WhiteBox, and more.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

The notification will be sent via email by June 1st, 2024, 11:59PM (PT), everyone who submits will be notified of the juror’s selections. If for any reason you do not hear from us by the notification date, please check the filters in your email account.

Further details regarding the open call and exhibitions including date, time, will be provided to the selected artists at a later stage.

Please note, there is no personal feedback given by jurors.

DELIVERY OF WORK 

Please note, All accepted artwork(s) must either be sent with a prepaid return mailing label (mailing details provided on acceptance) or hand-delivered to the Gallery. The designated delivery dates, times, and hours, to be determined (TBD). Delivery directions will be provided in the notification email.

COMMISSION STRUCTURE

The commission distribution is as follows: Artist: 70%, Gallery: 30%. The sale price will be as represented on the artist entry form.

This exhibition will be open to the public and promoted to gallery clients, friends, and followers.

All artwork(s) must be priced for sale. The price you submit on the CaFÉ platform is NOT CHANGEABLE if your artwork is selected for the exhibition; therefore, please price your artwork carefully. Artwork(s) must be available for sale during the exhibition and cannot be withdrawn before the end of the exhibit.

IMPORTANT DATES

Call Announcement: April 15th, 2024

Final Submission Deadline: May 19th (Sunday), 2024 11:59 PM (MT)

Notification Letter: June 1st, 2024

Artwork(s) Delivery Deadline: July 3rd, 2024

Opening Reception: July 13th (Saturday), 2024

Exhibition Dates: July 13th - August 10th, 2024

In-Person Artwork(s) Pick-Up: TBD

Shipped Artwork(s) Return: TBD