Call Detail
29th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition
Entry Deadline: 2/12/16
Application Closed

Entry Fee (29th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition): $35.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: National
State: Louisiana

JUROR
Brooke Davis Anderson
Executive Director, U.S. Biennial (Prospect New Orleans)

nnCALENDAR 2016
nnFebruary 12    Deadline for receiving all entry submissions
nnMarch 2         Notification of acceptance
nnMarch 16       Deadline for receipt of accepted works
nnMarch 24       Opening reception (6 to 8 p.m.)
nnMay 12          Exhibition concludes
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nnAWARDS
nn$3,000 will be available for the purchase of works for the McNeese State University Works On Paper Permanent Collection.
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nnMEDIA SPECIFICATIONS
nnWork in any medium using paper as a component part is eligible. Artwork, including frame, should not exceed 40” in any dimension.
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nnELIGIBILITY
nnOpen to all artists living in the United States. All artwork should be original and completed in the last two years.
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nnPRESENTATION
nnAccepted artwork must be suitable for formal gallery presentation as well as the rigors of packaged shipping.
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nnENTRIES
nnArtists may submit no more than three entries. Each entry must be individually labeled with artist’s name, title, primary medium, presentation size, year completed, and price.
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nnOPTION #1: Entries can be entered using the CaFəwebsite.
nnYou can prep your materials in advance by following these guidelines:
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nnFile Format: JPEG only
nnFile dimension: No larger than 1920 pixels on the longest side.
nnFile resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution)
nnFile size: 5 MB maximum
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nnOPTION #2: Entries on compact disc should be sent with the completed signed entry form and fee via postal carrier to:
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nn29th Annual McNeese National Works on Paper Exhibition
nnMSU/Dept. of Visual Arts,
nnBox 92295
nnLake Charles, LA 70609.
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nnENTRY FEE
nnA non-refundable entry fee of $35 is charged each entrant. This fee entitles the artist to a maximum of three entries. Check or money order should be made out payable to McNeese State University. Credit card payments are accepted using the CaFÉ™ website. Entries will be marked complete upon receipt of payment.(Required)
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nnThe prospectus may be copied or downloaded from: www.mcneeseartonline.org
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nnEXHIBITION
nnMarch 24 – May 12, 2016
nnAwards will be announced at the opening reception March 24th. Accepted artworks required to remain in the Grand Gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
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nnDELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK
nnPlease ship work to:
nn29th Annual McNeese National Works On Paper Exhibition
nnMcNeese State University/Dept. of Visual Arts
nn4205 Ryan St.
nnLake Charles, LA 70609
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nn• Works must be received by March 16, 2016
nn• C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted
nn• All accepted works must include PrePaid Return Shipping Label
nn• Late or damaged shipments will be returned collect
nn• Works must be shipped in a reusable packing cartons
nn• NO PACKING POPCORN
nn• Hand deliveries accepted April 17 – 18, 2016 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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nnRETURN OF ACCEPTED WORKS
nnReturn of artwork begins: May 16, 2016
nnHand delivery pick up: May 13, 2016 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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nnLIABILITY
nnAll reasonable care will be given to objects in the custody of the Department of Visual Arts. Works are insured while on exhibition in the Grand Gallery. The Department of Visual Arts cannot assume responsibility for the damage or deterioration incurred before or after exhibition, or for possible loss in transit.
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nnSALES & REPRODUCTION
nnWhile no commission will be charged on purchase prize awards, a 40 percent commission will be charged on all other artist’s sales by the Grand Gallery. The exhibition
nncommittee reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries in press releases, catalog and on the website.
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nnCATALOG
nnEach entrant will receive a copy of the exhibition catalog.
nnAdditional catalogs may be obtained at the cost of $2.50.
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nnCONTACT INFORMATION
nnMonica Rougeau, mcneeseworksonpaper@mcneese.edu
nnDepartment of Visual Arts office: (337) 475-5060
nnHeather Ryan Kelley, hkelley@mcneese.edu
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nnMailing address:
nn29th Annual McNeese National Works On Paper Exhibition
nnMcNeese State University/Dept. of Visual Arts
nn4205 Ryan St.
nnLake Charles, LA 70609

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Eligibility Criteria