Faces
International Juried Art Exhibition NYC
May 25, 2018  - June 24, 2018

This is an open call to artists for an exhibition at Site:Brooklyn.

This exhibit will explore the new ways that artists are representing the character, disposition, and complexity of human faces. Reflecting the ambitious, innovative and contemporary in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and photography today.

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Jacqueline Towers-Perkins is a Specialist of Post-War & Contemporary Art at Bonhams Auctioneers in New York.  She previously served as a Post-War and Contemporary Art Specialist at Artnet Auctions in New York, Paddle8 in London and as Auctioneer and Head of the Paintings department at a London auction house.

Site:Brooklyn is a gallery dedicated to exhibiting the current practice of contemporary artists.

CALL TO ARTISTS FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Call Announcement Date: March 5, 2018
Final Submission Deadline: April 16, 2018
Notification Letter Date: April 22, 2018
Gallery Exhibition Dates: May 25 – June 24, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday May 25, 2018 from 6-9PM

ELIGIBILITY: This call for submission is open to all artists 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in two dimensional media.

JURYING: Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. The decision 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 April 15, 2018 MST. All entry fees are non-refundable.

ACCEPTANCE: Notification of acceptance of work will be made via e-mail by, April 23, 2018. A return confirmation of participation is required by April 27, 2018 to hold a spot in the exhibition.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED WORK:
1. Maximum Size: 48” X 60” X 4” D (either orientation)
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 May 7 through May 21, 2018. 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. Please do not use Styrofoam popcorn packing.  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 Sunday May 20, 12:00-5:00 & Monday May 21, 10:00 P.M. to 2:00 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 damages in shipping or work left in the gallery after pick up date.

HAND REMOVAL: Hand-delivered artwork must Monday June 25th and Tuesday, June 26th 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.

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 “Faces” Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria