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Atlanta Print Biennial
Entry Deadline: 1/21/17
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Atlanta Print Biennial): $35.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: Georgia

Atlanta Print Biennial

The Atlanta Print Biennial is an international juried exhibition, open to all artists working in hand-pulled printmaking processes. Purchase awards and prizes will be given.
 
The exhibit is organized by Atlanta Printmakers Studio and hosted by Kai Lin Art, a contemporary art gallery located in the vibrant Westside District of Midtown Atlanta, GA. The Opening Reception will be held during the 2017 SGCI conference.
 
Juried by Sydney A. Cross, received her Bachelor of Fine Arts: Northern Arizona University in 1977 and her Masters of Fine Arts: Arizona State University in 1980. She taught printmaking and art for 33 years. In 2015, she retired from teaching at Clemson University where she was awarded the title of Distinguished Alumni Professor of Art. Always professionally active, she held the office of vice president and then President of the Southern Graphics Council (1996-2000), the largest printmaking society in North America.

INTERNATIONAL DEADLINE: January 14, 2017
 
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES:
  • All submissions must be made online via callforentry.org.
  • The Atlanta Print Biennial is open to all artists over the age of 18 working in print media.
  • Artists may submit up to 3 pieces at the $35 application fee on callforentry.org.
  • Atlanta Printmakers Studio members receive a $10 discount. Contact info@AtlantaPrintmakersStudio.org for coupon code or to become a member.
  • Please make sure that submitted images are clear, professionally presented, and accurately represent the work.
  • Work must incorporate at least one hand-pulled printmaking process. Mixed media works are welcome. No exclusively digital prints or photographs will be accepted.
  • Framed measurements may not exceed 30 x 40 inches (76.2 x 101.6 centimeters).
  • Entry deadline is Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12 Midnight in Mountain Time Zone.
 
ACCEPTED ENTRIES:
  • Artists will be notified of their selection after January 31, 2017.
  • Accepted work will be exhibited at Kai Lin Art and must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
  • Any work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.
  • All work must be professionally framed, wired and ready to hang. Atlanta Printmakers Studio and Kai Lin Art have the right to refuse any work that is too fragile or not properly ready for display.
  • By submitting artwork, the artist agrees that Atlanta Printmakers Studio and Kai Lin Art can use images of selected artwork and the submitted text for promotions and publications.
 
DELIVERY:
  • All work must be received between February 22-25, 2017 and be ready to install.
  • Artwork may be hand delivered or shipped via common carrier to Kai Lin Art.
  • Artwork will be available for pick up or return shipping after April 15, 2017.
  • All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist. Return shipping must be paid for and arranged by the artist. Atlanta Printmakers Studio or Kai Lin Art does not provide insurance.
  • Each work must have a label attached to the back that includes name, phone, email, title, price, and media. Value listed on CaFÉ should be the amount of the final framed print that the gallery will use to sell the artwork.
  • When packaging work for shipping please keep in mind the non-paid interns who will have to repack the work. Please pack with reusable bubble wrap and cardboard. No styrofoam peanuts.
  • Detailed Shipping/Delivery instructions will be sent to accepted artists.
 
AWARDS:  
Purchase awards, gift certificates and cash prizes will be announced during the opening reception on March 16, 2017.
 
SALES:
Sales will be encouraged. Artists will receive 50% of retail price, consigned with Kai Lin Art.
 
CALENDAR:
January 14, 2017: Entry Deadline
January 31, 2017: Notifications sent by email
February 22-25, 2017: Artwork due at Kai Lin Art
March 15 - April 14, 2017: Exhibition Dates
March 16, 2017: Opening reception

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria