Limited Palette - Limitless Possibilities

February 13 - March 20, 2025

Red, yellow, and blue are the three foundational colors from which all other colors used by artists throughout the centuries are derived. This exhibit will feature artwork created using only the limited palette of red, yellow, and blue, along with black and white. Artists can use one, two, or all three colors. 2-D and 3-D artwork in any medium will be considered.

This Limited Palette show is open to all artists 18 and over who reside in the United States. Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the Limited Palette—Limitless Possibilities exhibit at the Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles, Illinois.

Jury Decisions - Jurors' selections are based on creativity, quality of artistry, and originality, as represented in the images submitted. Notification of the jury's decisions for the show will be sent via Café email on or before January 18, 2025.  Artists are asked to contact the Kavanagh Gallery by phone (630-584-9443) or by email at gallery@fineline.org if they do not receive an email by the end of the day on January 18.  A contract, complete shipping information, and other forms will follow by email to those accepted into this show.

Location - Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37W570 Bolcum Rd, St Charles, IL 60175

Shipping - Artist is responsible for shipping artwork to and from Fine Line Creative Arts Center.  A return shipping label MUST be included with work that is shipped for this exhibit.  Insurance of items during shipping to and from Fine Line is the responsibility of the artist.

The show will charge a sales commission of 30% for any artwork sold during the show. All work entered into this show must be for sale.  Fine Line will handle all sales and sales tax and provide the artists with a check after the show's end for all sales.  As this is a gallery show, artists need not be present while the show is open. Fine Line is responsible for the show installation, opening reception, and all sales.

Images and image information of the accepted pieces will be included on the Fine Line website as part of the show information.  They may also be used in media and press releases.

Display Information and Requirements - The Kavanagh Gallery has grey pedestals for use during gallery shows.  If artwork will require any unusual display protocol, it is the artist's responsibility to provide these items.  Due to the nature of the gallery's ceiling structure, we cannot hang artwork from the ceiling. The gallery uses the Walker Display system for artwork hung on our walls. We are not able to affix artwork to the wall with nails or screws.  Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes: no saw-tooth hangers, No clip frames. If you have any special hanging requirements, please reference them in the description of your piece.

Liability - Fine Line provides security in the Kavanagh Gallery with 24/7 video monitoring. Insurance is provided to artists from the time of the receipt of work until the show's end. The insurance value is deemed to be 70% of the sale price.  Insurance of items during shipping is the responsibility of the artist (to and from Fine Line).

Awards - $800 in prizes will be awarded. Judge to be determined.

Calendar

01/06/25 -  All application entries are due via CAFÉ
01/18/25 -  Artists are notified of the jury's decision via email.  Please contact us if you do not receive an email. 
02/08/25 -  Delivery and check-in of work (10 am – 5 pm by hand)
02/13/25 -  Show opening. An in-person opening reception (6-8 pm)
02/13/25 - 03/20/25 – Show open to the public (Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm)
03/22/25 - 10 am – 5 pm - Pick-up work

Unsold work shipped to Fine Line will be returned between March 24 and March 27, 2025

Application Requirements

Requirements:

• Up to 3 pieces may be submitted on each application, one image per piece.
• Images must be of the actual work to be exhibited.
• Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit).
• Piece(s) must not have been shown previously at Fine Line.
• All pieces must be for sale.

Artists Statement - All applicants must submit an artist statement limited to 1000 characters.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility:

This is a national art show open to artists 18 years or older who reside in the United States. Work must not have been previously shown at Fine Line.