Call Description

A Place at the Table - Place Setting 

Join fellow SCWCA members in creating a unique place setting that celebrates your place at the table in our creative community and the world beyond. Inspired by Judy Chicago’s famous Dinner Party installation (https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/dinner_party)  which honored women throughout history, SCWCA's Place at the Table collaborative installation is the keystone project of our 50th Anniversary celebration.

This exhibition reimagines the symbolic act of “taking a seat” through the creation of individual place settings that together form a unified installation. Each participating artist (you can collaborate with another SCWCA member) will design and construct a single place setting, contributing to a collective table that reflects diverse perspectives on inclusion, identity, memory, and belonging.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme A Place at the Table broadly. The place setting may be literal, conceptual, narrative, or abstract. It may include traditional elements such as a placemat, plate, cup, or utensils or depart entirely from convention. Artists may incorporate personal objects, imagery, text, or sculptural elements. A place setting might be as minimal as a photograph or as intricate as a constructed assemblage. All materials are welcome, provided they meet the specifications below. Become a SCWCA member visit: https://www.scwca.org

Key Dates

A Place at the Table Exhibition: August 5-28                                                                   

Submission Deadline: Monday, July 13, 11:59 PST

Art Drop-Off: Saturday, August 1, 1-3pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8, 5-8pm

Artist Talk: TBD

Pick-up Art Work: Saturday, August 29, 1-3pm 

Exhibition Location: TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1-7pm

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Artist can submit your own work or you can collaborate with another SCWCA member. Do not submit work which violates copyright laws. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn by the artist.  All artwork must remain at TAG Gallery until the end of the exhibit.  

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & REQUIREMENTS - Important
Artwork submission is limited to ONE (1) original place setting per artist(s) as jpg’s. Upload a photograph to Cafe of: your supplies or partially completed work or a photograph of your completed work or a photograph of your sketched concept/idea or a photograph of your written notes. This is merely a formability required by Cafe and will not have an impact on your participation. 

Work may include dimensional elements but must fit entirely within the assigned footprint. See examples from the Northern California WCA who did a similar project: https://www.ncwca.org/table-setting-project.html.

• Each artist will be allocated a 12” × 18” space (no exceptions) in which to present her place setting
• Maximum height: 8 inches
• Work must be designed as a place setting to be installed on a shared table
• The exhibition will function as a cohesive, unified installation
• Artists should only apply if you are able to fully participate and commit your involvement to the final group collective exhibition

Centerpieces - There will be an 11" wide runner on each table.  In lieu of a place setting you can submit a 3D centerpiece.

• Maximum width 6"
• Maximum length 12"
• Maximum height 12"

FORMAT FOR IMAGES (jpg) - Your submission must include a photograph of your completed work or a photograph of an idea/concept/sketch on a piece of paper. This can be as simple or complex as you like. A photograph is a requirement of Cafe. Directions for uploading photos to CaFÉ are clearly described on their website.  

ENTRIES & FEES - Entry fee is $50 in celebration of our 50th Anniversary.  Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card.  Fees are non-refundable.  

SALES - All work MUST be for sale. All sales will be handled by TAG Gallery. Artists receive 65% of sales. TAG Gallery 35%. Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. No insurance is provided. Artists are advised to insure their artwork.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT - Promotion will be handled by the SCWCA, however we do encourage artists to promote and share the exhibit as well. 

LOCATION: TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 1-7pm

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: See above.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to SCWCA members. To join visit: https://www.scwca.org/