MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING

Exhibition Dates Wednesday, July 24 through Friday, August 9, 2024

JUROR Edward Goldman, Art Critic

For more than 30 years, Edward Goldman has been an art critic and host of Art Talk, a weekly program aired prime-time Tuesday evenings during All Things Considered on L.A.’s largest NPR affiliate, KCRW 89.9 FM. Edward is a favorite on-air presence. He is fearless, fun, and offers a unique “accent” on art. Born and educated in Russia, he was employed by the famed Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. He offers impassioned views on what he sees in galleries, museums, and cultural events worldwide; he is not afraid to speak truth to power. 

In 1998-1999, Edward appeared regularly as a commentator for the weekly TV program Life & Times Tonight on the LA Public Broadcasting Station KCET, where he served as the Arts and Culture Editor. Edward has also contributed weekly art reports to the Huffington Post. Edward has also written reviews for numerous art publications and served as a panelist, moderator, and speaker for various museums, arts organizations, and workshops.

In 2005, Edward began leading a seminar on art collecting at Otis College of Art and Design. The seminar became so popular that Edward launched his regular series of classes, “The Fine Art of Art Collecting with Edward Goldman.” Through these classes, participants have privileged access to artist studios, private collectors’ homes, art galleries, and museum exhibitions, where they engage in informal, spirited conversations about art and culture with gallery owners, collectors, artists, and more. Read more about these seminars in the New York Times article: The (Art) World According to Edward Goldman. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibit Entries Open Wednesday, April 24

Deadline for Entries Friday, June 7, 2024, 11:59 p.m. MST

Notice of Acceptance Friday, June 21, 2024

Delivery in-person hand drop-off & shipment reception week: Wednesday, July 17 - Saturday, July 20

Delivery + installation of large-scale sculpture, artwork and video equipment Large-scale sculpture, heavy 2D artworks, and video equipment must be delivered on Saturday, July 20, and installed on Monday, July 22, between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Shipped Artwork Installation Deadline Saturday, July 20 Shipped artwork is sent to a specific mailing address; Invited Artists will receive the mailing address upon acceptance. Arrange all shipments to arrive after July 15 and before July 20.

Exhibit Begins Wednesday, July 24

Reception & Awards Ceremony Saturday, August 3, 2024, 4:00 - 8:00 PM

Exhibit Closes Friday, August 9, 2024, 7:00 p.m. PST

Artwork Pick-Up Date Saturday, August 10, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Re-packing and mailing dates for packages with Prepaid Return Labels: Wednesday, August 14 – Friday, August 16, 2024

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT

The TAG MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING call for art seeks original artworks and is open to artists 18 and older residing in the United States. Entries must be original, for sale, of the artist’s execution, and have not yet been shown at The Artists Gallery (TAG). Do not submit artworks that violate copyright laws. Artworks created and completed under the direct supervision of an instructor are not eligible. All submitted artworks MUST be for sale. TAG will handle all sales and may include a 10% discount. TAG receives a 40% commission for artwork sold in this exhibition, beginning after artists are Invited and for 30 days after the exhibition ends or after the artwork is picked up. Do not submit artwork to TAG already booked for other shows, deliveries or exhibitions from July 17 through August 10; include additional days for shipping and TAG commission period. All Invited artworks must remain on display at The Artists Gallery until Friday, August 9. Once artwork is submitted, the artwork may not be substituted or altered by the artist; this includes not increasing or decreasing the artwork size. Invited artworks will be announced on or before Friday, June 21. 

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION, REQUIREMENTS

Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist, submitted as JPGs, and or (3) three video submissions. The maximum size allowed for this exhibition is 82 inches high and 52 inches wide framed. The maximum weight for artwork is 35 pounds. If the Invited art weighs more than 25 pounds or requires a substantial installation, the artist must deliver the work in-person (do not ship) on Saturday, July 20. The artist must assemble it at a gallery-arranged time on Monday, July 22. TAG does not provide screens for Video artwork. TAG provides a dozen pedestals of various heights for small sculptures.

All hanging artwork MUST be prepared with wire hanging hardware suitable for a single hook; prefabricated frames with two hangers must also arrive wired for a single hook. For heavier pieces, hidden D-rings or a French Cleat are acceptable. Ensure your artwork hangs flush to the wall before delivering it to TAG. If your artwork is complex, please provide instructions and guidance photos for installation. The gallery reserves the right to avoid hanging artwork presented in a way that risks it being damaged during installation; the artwork or frame is damaged during transportation; the artwork is too heavy, fragile or not prepared to hang, or does not compare well to the artist's submitted image. Artificial Intelligence (AI) sourced or generated artwork will not be invited to or exhibited in this show (see TAG statement on AI for juried invitational exhibitions: https://www.taggallery.net/tag-statement-on-ai-art). 

SHIPPING

Invited artists will receive an email with the gallery’s shipping address and delivery information. Invited artists shipping artwork must include a Prepaid RETURN Shipping Label with shipped artwork(s). TAG is only responsible for shipping artwork with a Prepaid Return Label. Do not ship glass; only ship plexiglass or remove glass. Do not ship flat portfolios; always use a sturdy box suitable for artwork and frames. Consider purchasing a reusable shipping box specifically designed for transporting artwork. Shipped artworks received by the gallery lacking a Prepaid Shipping Label will result in severely delayed shipping or surrender of the artwork (e.g., If the Prepaid Return Label is not provided by September 30). TAG is not responsible for artworks surrendered or abandoned 30 days after the exhibition ends.

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL UPLOADS

Artwork entries must be submitted as a high-resolution (2-3 MB) digital JPEG to callforentry.org. Images or your artwork should be cropped to remove the background and frame. The image quality of your artwork photos is critical. The digital image(s) you upload must faithfully represent the artwork, size, and medium you submit. See CaFÉ guidelines for Video uploads: https:// www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media/ (http://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media/)

ENTRIES & FEES

One entry is $40.00. Artists may add up to 9 additional entries at $5.00 each (6 physical artworks max + 3 videos max).

Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.

SALES

All submitted artworks MUST be for sale. TAG will handle all sales and may include a 10% discount. TAG receives a 40% commission for sold artwork in this exhibition, beginning after acceptance and for 30 days after the exhibition ends or after the artwork is picked up. 

RECEPTION

The in-person reception and awards ceremony for MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at The Artists Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Street parking is available, and ridesharing is recommended.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT

The Artists Gallery provides promotional images and email marketing, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media. After the event, a published catalog of the MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING exhibition of Invited artworks will be available.

EXHIBITION LOCATION

The Artists Gallery (TAG), 5458 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California, 90036

SHIPPING ADDRESS

The shipping address for TAG will be disclosed to Invited Artists upon notice of acceptance.

AWARDS RECEPTION

The in-person reception and awards ceremony for MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING will be on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Artists Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Street parking is available, and ride-sharing is recommended.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBITION

The Artists Gallery provides promotional images and email marketing, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media. A published catalog of the MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING exhibition of invited artworks will be available after the event.

ABOUT THE GALLERY

The Artists Gallery (TAG) is a contemporary fine art gallery on Museum Row in Los Angeles, California. The Gallery represents 80 award-winning Southern Californian, National, and International visual artists. TAG is open Wednesdays through Sundays, showing new solo and group art exhibitions each month. TAG Artists proudly present TAG’s three annual Juried Invitationals: Made in the USA, the L.A. Open, and The Shelley Lazarus Excellence in Watercolor Exhibition. Sign up for the TAG newsletter at https://www.taggallery.net/contact-tag.

Founded in 1993, The Artists Gallery is an artist-founded and operated not-for-profit arts cooperative that provides members mutual benefit and creative freedom, encouraging the exploration of new media, collaboration, and artistic focus to enrich individual artists, our community, and the art world. Read more about TAG Artist Memberships on TAG’s website https://www.taggallery.net/membership

Application Requirements

See SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENT before applying

Eligibility Criteria

The Artists Gallery invites residents of the United States 18 years or older to submit artwork for exhibition to MADE IN THE USA: LET FREEDOM RING. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted. Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital, and video art. No AI.