Boundaries - a juried show at Sunset River Gallery, Calabash NC

Where does one thing end and another begin? This show invites artists to explore the limits, edges, and intersections that define our lives, identities, and perceptions. Some of the many themes to explore:

Personal boundaries: explore vulnerability, intimacy, or the spaces we create to protect ourselves.

Physical boundaries: borders, territories, and migration, and the impact of those on our lives

Societal Boundaries: race, gender, class, or cultural divides, highlighting inclusion or exclusion

Conceptual Boundaries: abstract works pushing the boundaries of form, medium, or viewer interpretation

We are looking for work that inspires conversations on how boundaries are drawn, crossed, or erased, offering a space for reflection and dialogue. 

This is a show for 2D art.

Sunset River Gallery, located in Calabash NC, has been a staple of the local and regional art community for over 20 years. We are a 10,000 square foot gallery, representing around 100 artists and fine craftspeople. 

Juried by Lynn Golitz of BluSail Golitz Studios in Morehead City, NC.

Lynn is an artist who has been the recipient of multiple high excellence awards in regional art shows. Her work has been seen in “Our State Magazine” as well as juried shows in galleries throughout North Carolina.

Show dates - April 26 - May 31

Open call - January 1st to March 15th

Jury - March 16 - 18th

Notifications - by March 20th

Hi res images for publicity - March 29th

Art drop off - April 24 - 25

Shipped art received by - Apr 23rd with return shipping

Art pick up June 2 - 3

Application Requirements

Three entries maximum - two images per entry. One photo of the piece, and if it’s framed, another showing the piece with the frame. These photos are all the juror is going to have to make determinations, so please take quality photos. If the piece is under glass, please take one photo of it out of the frame.

Before beginning submission, applicants must be prepared to provide the following:

• General Artist statement (up to 1000 characters - Do not include artist name in statement.)

• Description/Statement about each piece submitted (300 character limit) - this will be printed and presented next to the pieces. Please note this does not replace the artist statement, it is in addition to that statement.

• Title for each piece submitted  

• Medium 

• Height/Width - 48” max on any side

• Price (work must be for sale)

• Year completed (within last 3 years)

There will be a Best in Show with a cash prize (to be determined) awarded at the opening reception and a People’s Choice (prize to be determined) at the close of the show.

SRG lists exhibiting work for sale using the price of the work listed on the artist’s CaFe account. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that their sale price is correct in their CaFe account. All works must be for sale. Gallery will take a 50% commission. All accepted artists will receive, along with notification of acceptance, a consignment agreement that must be signed, delivered with accepted work, and on file at the gallery.

Any questions can be directed to Samantha (gallery director) at: info@sunsetrivergallery.com.

This is a show exclusively for North and South Carolina artists who are at least 18 years of age. Other artists will have their entry withdrawn. Please note the entry fee is nonrefundable.

Eligibility Criteria

This is a show exclusively for North and South Carolina artists who are at least 18 years of age. Other artists will have their entry withdrawn. Please note the entry fee is nonrefundable.

Submission requirements:

Submit fresh work that hasn’t been in the gallery before

Three pieces max

2D work accepted, representational or nonrepresentational works 

Art must be properly framed or at least 1½” gallery wrapped canvas, wired with enough slack to be hung easily, no sawtooth hangers, and must be able to be handled safely without causing damage.

No workshop pieces.

SRG lists exhibiting work for sale using the price of the work listed on the artist’s CaFe account. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that their sale price is correct in their CaFe account. All works must be for sale. Gallery will take a 50% commission. All accepted artists will receive, along with notification of acceptance, a consignment agreement that must be signed, delivered with accepted work, and on file at the gallery.

All work must be available for sale and created in the last three years.

Works need to be produced in the last 3 years, never shown in Sunset River Gallery (SRG), must be for sale, and not available anywhere else during the dates of the exhibition. All styles and aesthetics will be considered, but all work must be professional in caliber.

Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Please only submit work that will be available at the time of the exhibit.