Call Description

“I wish they would only take me as I am.”  ~ Vincent Van Gogh

The Firefly Artists are pleased to once again offer “Works on Paper,” a juried exhibition of unframed, unmatted works that will be hung "Clothespin Style" in the Darcy Arts Center of our 90 Main Street, Northport, NY gallery. 

Artists nationwide are invited to apply. Eligibility is open to original, unframed, unmatted 2D works on paper, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and digital media. Exhibition entries must be original artwork, no reproductions (with the exception of photography). Maximum size of pieces is 36” x 36”. All works must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission on works sold. 

Works that are not picked up in person must come with a prepaid UPS or FedEx return label. (Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate, there is no wheelchair access to this venue, which is located in a historic building.)

Every year, we are delighted at what this open prompt elicits. We cannot wait to see what you’ve created.

CALENDAR:

Deadline: Sat, 6/27
Final Acceptance Letter Emailed: Fri, 7/3
Dropoff: Fri, 7/17, 12-8:30 pm
Dropoff: Sat, 7/18, 12-8:30pm
Exhibition: Tues, 7/21-Fri 8/21
Reception: Thurs, 8/6, 7-9pm
Pickup: Sat, 8/22, 12-8:30pm
Pickup: Sun, 8/23, 12-8:30pm

AWARDS:

First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention.

Application Requirements

PRESENTATION:

The maximum size of pieces is 36” x 36”. Accepted work must be provided in a folder, plastic sheeting, or other protective covering until it is hung. Pieces will be hung “clothespin style.” On the back of each piece, please include (1) Artist Name, (2) Name of Work, (3) Date of Work, and (4) Medium.

SUBMISSION:

Each Applicant Artist may submit one entry for consideration for $35. Up to two additional pieces may be submitted for $5 each. A maximum of one piece from each selected artist will be chosen to be part of the exhibition.

SALES

All art must be for sale. The gallery will take a 35% commission on sold pieces. The sale price must be provided during the application process and may not be subsequently changed.

DROP OFF/PICK UP:

Physical drop off and pick up of work is strongly preferred, but we understand that may not be possible. Works may be shipped to The Firefly Artists, 90 Main Street, Northport, NY.  If you do choose to ship, a prepaid return shipping label MUST be included. (Please note: While we will do our best to accommodate, there is no wheelchair access to this venue, which is located in an historic building.)

Drop off Dates: Fri, 7/17, 12-8:30pm and Sat, 7/18, 12-8:30pm

Pick up Dates: Sat, 8/22, 12-8:30pm and Sun, 8/23, 12-8:30pm

Please note: The Firefly has very limited storage space. As such, while we will do our best to accommodate, please pick up your work promptly. Artwork not retrieved within 90 days of a show's close will become the property of The Firefly Artists. 

INSURANCE

Applicant artists are responsible for insuring their own works, and accept all risks associated with a show of this nature. The Firefly Artists will give reasonable care and supervision to objects on loan. Evidence of damage to objects at the time of receipt or while in The Firefly Artists custody will be noted upon arrival. No alteration, cleaning, or restoration of loaned objects will be undertaken without verbal or written authorization of the Applicant Artist. The Applicant Artist certifies that objects are in good condition. 

PUBLICITY

The Firefly Artists assumes the cost of publicity and shall have the right to photograph accepted works and to create videos including accepted works for such purposes. Such publicity, including selection of media and photographs, will be made at the discretion of the managing partners of The Firefly Artists. Publicity may include: mailing, emails, social media and website postings, and distribution of show announcements, press releases, gallery interpretive displays or other didactic material associated with the exhibition, as well as advertisements in newspapers and other publications if any are warranted.

PHOTO IMAGERY & STATEMENT

The Artist grants permission to use submitted images and statement as well as any images of your work created by The Firefly Artists for publication and promotional purposes. The Firefly Artists shall have the right to publish any such photographs and statements furnished by the artist with no payment to the artist or the photographer who produced the image. Artists must secure publication permission from the photographer if copyrighted; and provide the same to The Firefly Artists.
 

Eligibility Criteria

All artists within the United States are invited to apply. Eligibility is open to original, unframed, unmatted 2D works on paper, such as drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, and digital media. Maximum size of pieces is 36” x 36”. All works must be for sale. The gallery takes a 35% commission.

Entries must be original, human-created artworks. While digital artwork is eligible, AI-generated art is not, nor are works created in a workshop or class, or otherwise under the close instruction of a teacher. No reproductions will be accepted, with the exception of photography and digital art.