ELIGIBILITY

All artists 18 and older are invited to enter the Black Creek Arts Juried Exhibition. Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) will consider works of all media, including video. All work must be original, not produced from a kit or a guided class, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at BCAC.  Work must be presented in a professional manner. Works on paper should be framed under glass or plexiglass. Paintings on canvas or panel must have gallery wrapped, finished edges. All 2D pieces are to be securely wired for hanging. 3-D work must be able to sit securely on a flat surface or be properly mounted for hanging. Artist’s presence is required for site-specific works. Size is restricted to 72” x 72” including frame and no more than 200 pounds in weight. Any video work must be accompanied with a compatible monitor (24” or smaller), player and cords.

AWARDS
Best of Show          $1000            
1st Place                $  500
2nd Place               $  200            
3rd Place               $  100

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday, July 29, 2016  5pm                                   Entry Deadline

Friday, August 12, 2016                                       Artists Notifications sent via email.

Friday, August 26, 2016  10am-5pm                    Deliver accepted work to BCAC

Saturday, August 27, 2016  10am-2pm               Deliver accepted work to BCAC

Sunday, August 28, 2016  2-4pm                        Final day to deliver accepted work

September 1 - 30, 2016                                       Exhibition Dates

September 1, 2016  5:30 – 7pm                          Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony

October 3 - 15, 2016                                           Pick up date for exhibited works

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & FEES

All entries and fees must be submitted digitally through CaFE www.callforentry.org

Artists may provide up to two separate images for each piece submitted.

$35 for up to three pieces. 

This is a non-refundable entry fee, even if works are not selected for the show.

SELECTION

The juror will review all images of work submitted. Selected pieces are to be delivered to the arts center for installation. BCAC reserves the right to decline any work that is not received in a state ready for hanging according to the guidelines presented under “Eligibility.”  The juror will view the exhibition and select the award winners. At the juror’s discretion, any works that differ substantially from the images submitted for initial consideration may be declined. All work selected for the Black Creek Arts Juried Exhibition must remain through the entirety of the exhibition. Any work not sold must be picked up on the dates specified. Any work remaining 30 days after the exhibition’s end becomes property of Black Creek Arts.

JUROR

*To be determined by gallery committee*

ACCEPTED ENTRIES

All accepted work must be labeled on the back with artist’s name, title of work, and price. All entries must be received by Black Creek Arts Council by Sunday, August 28, 2016 by 4 PM. (This is not a postmark deadline)

SALES

All entries will be available for sale unless marked Not For Sale (NSF). BCAC will retain a 30% commission on all sales. No Price On Request’s (POR) will be accepted.

LIABILITY

Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) assumes responsibility for insuring the works selected for this exhibition while they are in our possession. BCAC will not cover costs for shipping or insurance for shipping to or from our facilities. BCAC reserves the right to refuse or remove any entry at its discretion. BCAC reserves the right to photograph and reproduce any submitted work for publicity or educational purposes. When an entry is received at BCAC for the exhibition this constitutes the artist’s agreement with the terms set forth in this prospectus.

SHIPPING

Mailed work must include return postage label and insurance for proper amount. Accepted work must be delivered to:

Black Creek Arts Juried Exhibition
℅ Allison Pederson
Black Creek Arts Council
116 W. College Ave.
Hartsville, SC  29550

CONTACT

Black Creek Arts Council

bcacgallerysubmissions@gmail.com

843-332-6234

www.blackcreekarts.org

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria