THREE – A National Juried Exhibition at the Attleboro Arts Museum
Open to all mediums, sizes and interpretations of the number THREE.

Consider: three meals a day; the fading three-ring circus; three strikes – you’re out; three French hens; the Three Musketeers; leaves of three – let it be; a shiny tricycle; a classic triple decker; three-alarm fires … a prime challenge with a magic number. 

Six prizes of $100 each will be awarded. 

Entry Guidelines

• Each artist may submit up to two different entries
• All mediums & interpretations of THREE from US artists will be juried
• There is no size limit for 2D, however all entries (both 2D & 3D) cannot weigh over 100 lbs each
• Triptychs will be considered one entry
• Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Attleboro Arts Museum

Specifications

• Each artist may submit a maximum of two different entries
• We will accept ONE jpg for each 2D submission and TWO jpgs with different views for each 3D or installation submission.
• Each file must be named with the title of the piece (example: bermudatriangle.jpg, or for 3D/installation submissions the files should be named, threecheers3D-1.jpg and threecheers3D-2.jpg, showing the different views)
• Audio and video submissions are welcome. If selected, all technology must be supplied by the artist.

Entry Fees

• $18 covers payment for up to two entries for Museum members
• $25 covers up to two entries for non-members.

- NOTE: You can join as a member when you pay for your submission(s)
- All fees are non-refundable.

Entry Deadline

• Tuesday, April 24th at 11:59 PM, Mountain Time (MT) 
• Email or hand-delivered entries will not be accepted.

Notification of Decision

• All artists will receive notification of the juror’s decision sent to the email address that they have provided by Thursday, May17th at 7 PM, MT.
• All accepted works will be posted on www.attleboroartsmuseum.org
• All artists are expected to check the in-box of the email that they provided and/or the Museum’s website listing for notification of the juror’s decision. Please no inquiries.

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IF YOUR ARTWORK IS ACCEPTED:

Delivery of All Accepted Work

• To properly record and install all accepted pieces, all work (and detailed hanging instructions, if applicable) must be delivered between May 18th and June 5th, from 10 AM – 3 PM, EST
• We’re closed Sundays & Mondays, and Saturday, May 26th
• We cannot accept your artwork before May 18th or after June 5th
• Accepted work can be either hand-delivered or shipped to the Attleboro Arts Museum
• Installations that require assembly by the artist must be scheduled in advance of delivery by calling 508-222-2644 x11
• You can arrange to send a representative to deliver and/or pick up your artwork for you. NOTE: The Attleboro Arts Museum is not responsible for making these arrangements for exhibiting artists.
• Mark all accepted artwork with the artist’s name, address, city/state/zip, phone, email, title of piece, dimensions (w x h x d), weight (no more than 100 lbs) and sale price (if applicable).
• Download a THREE Loan Agreement and Delivery Checklist from  www.attleboroartsmuseum.org and submit with your accepted artwork.
• Artists are responsible for all payments associated with the shipping of their work. 
• All shipped work must include: 1) $10 handling fee – per piece, 2) Pre-paid return shipping label, 3) Payment of shipping vendor’s pick-up fee, 4) A photo of your artwork on the outside of your package, 5) A completed THREE Loan Agreement and Delivery Checklist.

• Fees are non-refundable
• Checks payable to Attleboro Arts Museum

Presentation

• All accepted work must be framed, gallery-wrapped or finished on the edges and ready to hang at delivery with a sturdy wire hanging system.
• See​ www.attleboroartsmuseum.org/Exhibitions & Events/Framing Guidelines for details.
• We recommend neutral frames and white or off-white mats
• Any pieces that do not match the juror’s decision, or are not the piece that was accepted, will not be installed, and will be returned COD

Sales

• All art sales are subject to the Museum’s commission of 30% for Museum members, 40% for non-members
• Work does not need to be for sale

Insurance

• The Attleboro Arts Museum will insure all work from the date of arrival at the Museum through the stated pick-up dates
• The maximum insurance amount covers up to an artist’s value of $2000, with a $500 deductible payable by the artist
• The Museum is not responsible for loss or damage in shipping, or for insuring art during shipping
• Art left beyond the final pick-up date of July 17th at 3 PM EST, will not be insured

In-person Pick-up of Exhibited Work

• July 13th from 4-5 PM, EST & July 14th and 17th; 10 AM – 3 PM, EST.
• Work left beyond July 17th at 3 PM, EST will be charged $5 per day per piece, payable at late pickup.

Return of Work–Shipped by the Museum

• All work will be packed and shipped by July 19th, 2018
• You must enclose pre-paid shipping labels for the return of your work (that also covers the shipping vendor’s pick-up fee) and a $10 handling fee per piece.
• Checks payable to Attleboro Arts Museum.  All fees are non-refundable.
• If you are within driving distance we would appreciate an in-person pick-up

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria