AWARDS:

ENTRY FEES: 

One to three pieces $40. All artwork submitted must meet the size requirements. Entry fees are nonrefundable. Payment is made through CaFE via credit card. This is a juried show. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the show.

Rules of Entry:

All registration for this show is done online. After reviewing the prospectus thoroughly, artists should submit entries to the Mt. Si Artist Guild 2024 Small Works Juried Show (Fall 2024) at: https://www.callforentry.org/. No mail-in registration is available. MSAG must receive all entries no later than September 1 at 11 PM PST.

1. Entries juried into the show are based on images submitted with online registration. Artists should ensure that images of artwork are of good quality and are representative of the original. (Tip: If photographing your own work, avoid background clutter, glare, reflections on glass or skewing the proportions of the artwork. Be sure that the piece is in focus and properly lit.)

2. File format: JPEG or JPG only

File dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side. 

File size: under 5 MB

3. Final framed artwork must measure 154 square inches or less, including the framing. Calculate area by measuring the height and width of the finished piece from the outside edges of the frame (or piece, if unframed). Multiply the height by the width of framed art; it must equal 154 inches or less. All paintings or drawings media are eligible except photography and computer-generated art. No 3D artwork, photography, or computer-generated art will be considered for this show.

4. All works must be 2D originals and should be for sale. MSAG will retain a 30% commission from all works sold. Artists should price their work accordingly. Proceeds less commission will be sent by mail within 30 days of show close should a painting sell.

5. Shipping: If the painting is sold and requires shipping to the buyer, the cost of shipping will be paid by the buyer.

6. Work produced in a workshop or class cannot be accepted. Entries must not be copies, derivatives of, nor be based on the work of another artist or of copyrighted or trademarked material. No photographic or computer-generated images can be accepted. 

7. All artwork must be properly finished.

• All artworks must be properly wired for hanging. Sawtooth hangers, brackets, or exposed glass edges will not be accepted.
• All artworks must have a label attached with the artist’s name, title of the artwork, medium and price.
• Unframed gallery-wrapped canvas must have finished sides.
• No wet artworks will be accepted.
• No shipped artwork can be accepted for this show. In person delivery required.
• MSAG reserves the right to refuse any entry that does not meet the above specifications or that may be considered offensive to patrons of the venue.

8. You will be asked to sign the Gallery Release form, claim check and an Artist Inventory listing the piece on intake.

9. Artists’ submitted images may be used to promote the show to the public via print and online publications, social media, postcards and posters. MSAG will use artists’ images for promotional purposes only. Artists retain rights to their work.

Delivery and Pick-Up:

1. MSAG will notify artists by March 18 whether their work is accepted into the show.

2. Accepted work must be delivered to the gallery on Saturday, September 28, 2024, between 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. Unless you have made special arrangements, please do not deliver artworks to the gallery before September 28, 2024. All artworks must remain in the gallery for the duration of the show unless sold after the award ceremony.

3. With proper receipt/claim check, the artist or artist’s representative must pick up their unsold artworks on November 2, 2024, between 11:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

4. If the artwork is not picked up by 2:00 PM November 2, 2024, and MSAG is not contacted, and other arrangements agreed upon, the artwork will be considered abandoned and will become the property of MSAG.

Artworks delivery and pickup address: 
Art Gallery of SnoValley
8130 Railroad Ave SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065

Liability:

MSAG suggests that artists carry their own insurance on their artwork. While the gallery members take every precaution to avoid loss or damage, all artists who enter this show agree to hold MSAG and the Art Gallery of SnoValley and its members harmless for any loss or damage incurred. The liability waiver must be submitted when art is dropped off.

By submitting an entry to the MSAG Small Works show the artist agrees to accept the terms of this prospectus.

JUROR BIO: Charlene Collins Freeman

Charlene Collins Freeman is a passionate artist who has been dedicated to creating and teaching art for as long as she can remember. Her journey as a full-time artist began when she realized she could support her life by doing what she loves. Charlene believes that creativity is a powerful tool for both adults and children, helping them to understand their world and establish meaningful connections in various areas of their lives. Through art, she believes we can better appreciate the world around us and develop a deeper relationship with ourselves.

Charlene has cultivated a unique blend of skills from her diverse experiences in the art world, higher education, and corporate settings. She began her teaching career at the University of Utah, where she taught Italian language and culture classes. After relocating to Seattle, she worked in communication and marketing within the architecture field. Thirteen years ago, she transitioned to a full-time teaching artist role at several local art schools and colleges. Over the past decade, Charlene has taught courses in watercolor painting, classical drawing, and sketchbooking, as well as classes on creativity and the business side of being an artist.

Six years ago, Charlene achieved a lifelong dream by opening her own online art school, Cloud 9 (www.cloud9artschool.com). Through Cloud 9, she continues to inspire and educate aspiring artists, sharing her passion and expertise with a broader audience.

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