Black and White
International Juried Art Exhibition NYC
February 16th – March 11th 2018
This is an open call for submissions from artists for an exhibition at Site:Brooklyn.

Black and White
This exhibition seeks to show art that has cast away the color system and focuses on the visual power of black and white; reflecting the innovative and contemporary in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and photography.

About the Juror:
We are fortunate to have Rosario Güiraldes jurying the show. Güiraldes is a curator and editor based in New York City. She is assistant curator at The Drawing Center New York City and has organized curatorial projects and public programs at Hessel Museum, New York; Fundación PROA, Buenos Aires; Judd Foundation, New York City; Consulate General of Argentina in New York; and Peña, Buenos Aires.

Site:Brooklyn is a street level gallery located in Gowanus Brooklyn. The gallery is dedicated to exhibiting a wide range of emerging and midcareer artists. The gallery invites artists, curators and writers to engage in lively exhibitions, criticism and the exchange of ideas through art, reflecting our times and shaping our culture.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Call Announcement Date: November 15, 2017
Final Submission Deadline: January 8, 2018
Notification Letter Date: January 15, 2018
Gallery Exhibition Dates: February 16 – March 11, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday February 16, 2018 from 6-9PM

ELIGIBILITY: This call for submission is open to all artist 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all two dimensional mixed media, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.

JURYING: Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. The decisions of the judges are final.

SUBMISSIONS AND FEES: Only original works may be submitted. The fee is $35. The fee is for up to three (3) images, plus $10 for each additional image.
A completed application consists of the following information and files: name, contact information, Images, text descriptors for each image must include title, year completed, medium & dimensions
All entries must be registered/received by midnight, January 8, 2018 MDT.        
All entry fees are non-refundable.

DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION:

ACCEPTANCE: Notification of acceptance of work will be made via e-mail by January 15, 2018. A return confirmation of participation is required by January 19, 2018 to hold a spot in the exhibition.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED WORK:
1. Maximum Size: 48” w X 60” H X 4” D
2. All work must be suitably framed to a professional standard. No clip frames, saw-tooth hangers or taped edges. All framed conventional work must use Plexiglas, except hand-delivered work less than 24” x 30”. Canvases may have neat gallery wrapped edges.
3. Work must be wired and ready for hanging. A label must be affixed to the back of the work that indicates which end is the top and includes the following: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price. This information must correspond with the Accepted image as listed on Notification form. No artwork may be substituted.
4. All artwork must be priced for sale.
5. Work cannot be withdrawn nor sales shipped before the end of the exhibit.

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:
1. All Shipped Artwork must arrive at the gallery between January 26, 2018 and February 12, 2017. Shipping address is Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (UPS and Fedex are our preferred carriers). The artist assumes all responsibility for insuring artwork against shipping damage or loss. Artists will be responsible for delivery and return shipping of all their artwork. All work must be gallery ready for installation.
2. Work can be hand delivered to Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215  by artist or artist’s agent on Saturday or Sunday February 11th and Monday February 12th from 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Hand-delivered works must be removed by artist or artist’s agent--see paragraph on Hand Removal below.

RETURN: - Shipped work must be packaged in a reusable container. A prepaid label for its return must be enclosed. Shipping address Site:Brooklyn 165 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215. The gallery accepts no responsibility for damages in shipping or work left in the gallery after pick up date.

HAND REMOVAL: Hand-delivered artwork must be removed by the artist, or artist’s agent, on Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13, 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Any work not removed during this specified time will be stored for a month at the rate of $5.00 a day and disposed of in accordance with NYS law.

LATE ARRIVAL AND RETURNS: Site:Brooklyn reserves the right to reject and return work that is late at the artist’s expense.

LIABILITY: Site:Brooklyn is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but Site:Brooklyn assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.

SALES, COMMISSIONS: Site:Brooklyn will retain a 50% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will remain until the end of the exhibition

USE OF IMAGES: Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.

CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions to sitebrooklyn@gmail.com

ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the Black and White Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria