TAG Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS

December 4 to January 3, 2025

Juror: Seta Injeyan

The Artists Gallery (TAG) invites artists based in the United States, 18 years or older, to submit surreal artwork for TAG's celebratory December exhibition ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS. This call for surreal art is open to interpretation, with various techniques and mediums accepted. 

Artists may submit surreal-style paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, and video art. No AI. Artwork dimensions limit including the frame 60 H x 45 W in.

JUROR Seta Injeyan, Surrealist Painter

Seta Injeyan was born in Aleppo, Syria of Armenian ancestory. After obtaining her Scientific Baccalaureate in the Arabic language, she migrated to California, where she studied and graduated from the Art Center College of Design (Pasadena), with high honors.

A leading Abstract Surrealist, Injeyan’s vision and expressive work continues the great traditions of female voices who have elicited an intimate link between the freeing of one’s psyche as imagination and rational mind, to liberating one’s thoughts from repressive societal structures.

Injeyan artworks have been selected by many curators for solo exhibitions in national and international galleries. She has been reviewed by renowned critics. Her artistic process has been described as ”an inner cosmological language sourced from the heirs of post-surrealist artists and her private iconography of dreams.” Her work is in many private and corporate collections. Injeyan lives and works in Los Angeles, California.

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibit Entries Open Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Deadline for Entries Thursday, October 31, 2024,10:59 PST (11:59 p.m. MST)

Notice of Acceptance Saturday, November 9, 2024

Delivery in-person hand drop-off & shipment reception week: Wednesday, November 27 - Saturday, November 30, 2024

Delivery + installation of large-scale sculpture, artwork and video equipment Large-scale sculpture, heavy 2D artworks, and video equipment must be delivered on Saturday, November 30, and installed on Monday, December 2, between 1 - 7 pm.

Shipped Artwork Installation Deadline Saturday, November 30. Shipped artwork is sent to a UPS mailing address; Invited Artists will receive the mailing address upon acceptance. Arrange all shipments to arrive after November 25 and before Saturday, November 30.

Exhibit Begins Wednesday, December 4

Reception & Awards Ceremony Friday, December 13, 5 - 8 pm

Exhibit Closes Friday, January 3, 2025, 7 pm

Artwork Pick-Up Date Saturday, January 4 from 1 - 7 pm

Re-packing and mailing dates for packages with prepaid return labels: Wednesday, January 16 – Friday, January 25, 2025

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT

TAG Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS call for art seeks surreal 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 Dec 4 through Feb 3; including the additional days for shipping and TAG commission period. All Invited artworks must remain on display at The Artists Gallery until Friday, Jan 3. Once artwork is submitted, the artwork may not be substituted or altered by the artist; this includes not increasing or decreasing the artwork size. Artwork dimensions including the frame for this exhibition are limited to 60 H x 45 W in.

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION, REQUIREMENTS

Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist, submitted as JPGs, and or (2) two video submissions. The maximum size allowed for this exhibition is 60 inches high and 45 inches wide framed. The maximum weight for artwork is 25 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). The artist must assemble it at a gallery-arranged time on Monday, December 2. TAG does not provide video 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 be 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 or exhibited in this exhibition. 

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 including 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 of your artwork should be cropped to remove the background and frame. Upload only one view per artwork submitted. 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 $35.00. Artists may submit up to 6 additional entries at $5.00 each (5 physical artworks max + 2 videos max).

Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit. The Awards include Certificates of Excellence for each medium included with two or more accepted artworks, there are no cash awards for this exhibition.

SALES

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

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT

The Artists Gallery provides promotional images and email marketing, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media.

EXHIBITION LOCATION

The Artists Gallery (TAG), South Gallery, 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 TAG Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS  will be on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 5 - 8 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. 

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 Wednesday through Sunday, showing new solo and group art exhibitions each month. TAG Artists proudly present 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 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

LEGAL AGREEMENT

Application to the art exhibition TAG Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS

Juror: Seta Injeyan, Surrealist Painter

Applicants 18 and over, based in the U.S., must upload one artwork image / view for each artwork submission (up to 7 individual artworks for this Call) to their profile before completing the checkout process.

Artists may submit original paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, and video art. Artwork dimensions including frame are limited to 60 H x 45 W in. 

I have read the TAG SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT and agree to its terms. The works submitted for jurying in this call and to be displayed in future TAG exhibitions are all original works I designed and executed and do not violate copyright laws. I agree that all artwork(s) submitted are available for sale, have not been purchased by any party, and are not reserved for an exhibition or event between today and February 3, 2024, and have not previously been shown at TAG Gallery. I will only upload one art image/view for each artwork submission. I understand that displayed artwork may not be removed from the gallery until the exhibition closes on January 3, and the artwork(s) sizes and prices quoted on the entry form will not be changed after acceptance. The Artists Gallery cannot guarantee that my artwork will be accepted or awarded. I agree to the 40% TAG Gallery commission on the sales price of sold art starting on the exhibition's first day and ending 30 days after the show's close, and up to a 10% discount on the sales price when TAG is selling my artwork(s) while on display in the gallery. Any sales generated from being exhibited at TAG are subject to this commission. Only exhibited artwork may be eligible for awards. I understand all submission fees are non-refundable and payable only through callforentry.org. Artwork will be handled with the utmost care. Work will be insured while on display and in the possession of the Gallery. TAG does not insure Artwork during transit. I understand that I retain the full copyright of my original artwork with my submission. I agree that this artwork submission is granting a license to TAG and its assignees to use the images I submit with my application to be reproduced for publicity and documentary purposes and to allow researchers and commercial filmmakers to use the artwork displayed at TAG as a backdrop. The artist will be responsible for the delivery, shipment and pickup of the art within and on the dates outlined in the prospectus. I acknowledge that TAG does not assume responsibility for work not picked up on the designated pick-up dates or artwork shipped without prepaid return shipping labels. I agree not to submit images that are AI-generated or AI-sourced to this exhibition, and to indemnify TAG for claims of copyright infringement involving my artworks promoted or exhibited with TAG. TAG reserves the right to make final interpretations of all rules governing this exhibition, competition, and future TAG Exhibitions. TAG makes no representations other than those set out in this disclaimer.

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Application Requirements

Read SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENT and LEGAL AGREEMENT sections before applying

Eligibility Criteria

The Artists Gallery invites residents of the United States 18 years or older to submit surreal artwork for exhibition to TAG Celebrates 100 Years of Surrealism ECHOES OF THE UNCONSCIOUS. This call for art is open to interpretation, with various techniques and mediums accepted. Artists may submit surreal-style paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital, and video art. No AI. Artwork dimensions including frame are limited to 60 H x 45 W in.