Application Closed
Entry Fee (Quarterly Art Publication | Greater Los Angeles): $40.00
Media Fee(Additional images): $5.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Eligibility: International
State: California
CALL | Dab Art is pleased to announce the first installment of our Dab Art Quarterly arts publication and online exhibition. This new project looks to artist's views on current political, geopolitical, and social issues.
The first edition, entitled: CLICKBATE, asks artists to submit politically-charged work motivated by the current state of news media. Contemporary journalism is in a precarious position with most people getting stories from social media outlets like Twitter and Facebook. With terms like fake news, yellow journalism, and clickbait, it feels as though we live in a time where fact is dictated by "likes" and truths can be outweighed by opinion.
JOURNAL | The published journal will be a high-quality, 90-page, 6x9-inch, soft-covered book. All exhibiting artists will receive a gratis paperback edition of CLICKBAIT from Dab Art; a hardback book will also be available for purchase at www.dabart.me. Journals will also be added to the permanent catalog in the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Balch Art Research Library.
AWARDS | All exhibiting artists will receive a gratis paperback edition of CLICKBAIT, from Dab Art. Two cash honorariums will also be awarded. A $300 honorarium to the artist selected for the cover and a $100 honorarium for the juror's pick. The artist selected for the cover will also receive a gratis hardback edition.
EXHIBITION | All featured artists will also be exhibited as part of the online show, running from September 1st - December 1st, 2018 and hosted by DabArt.me. With over 50,000 annual page views and an additional 10,000-contact mailing list, the Dab Art online exhibition will give artists an opportunity to reach a huge audience of collectors and art-lovers from around the world.
ABOUT DAB ART | As the co-owner and chief curator of H Gallery (Est. 2011), Yessíca Torres's contemporary and modern program was a clear break from the conventional art scene that surrounded her. Yessíca independently established Dab Art in 2014. This distinctive art company is dedicated to enhancing the contemporary art experience for artists, collectors and viewers. Dab Art has expanded to 3 locations between Malibu and Ojai. Presenting gallery exhibitions, public art features, art publications, artist talks, panel discussions, video profiles, exhibition videos and now, documentary filmmaking. All featuring our most remarkable and distinguished artists.
DETAILS | Entries will be juried and selected based on technical application, originality and concept. This full-color folio will be added to the permanent catalog in the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Balch Art Research Library.
LACMA | The largest art museum in the western United States, LACMA’s Balch Art Research Library maintains an extensive research-level collection of approximately 175,000 books, journals, periodicals and art publications. This non-circulating collection consists of monographs on artists and specialized art subjects; art reference books; collection and exhibition catalogues of museums, galleries, and private collectors; scholarly periodicals in the field of art and related areas; current auction catalogues; artist files; and material in related fields of study.
ACCEPTED ARTWORK | Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Photography, Installation, mixed media and New Genres Proposals may include multiple disciplines.CALL TIMELINE
July 31 - Call Officially Closes (11:59pm Mountain Time)
August 6 - Final Jurying Concludes
August 8 - Notification of Selected Artists (via Email)
August 22 - Deadline for receiving all digital files + statements + biography
September 1 - Online Exhibition Opens
October 1 - Journal Release
Release Party Details TBA (all featured artists will be invited to attend)
December 1 - Online Exhibition Ends
ABOUT DAB ART - As the co-owner and chief curator of H Gallery (Est. 2011), Yessíca Torres's contemporary and modern program was a clear break from the conventional art scene that surrounded her. Yessíca independently established Dab Art in 2014. This distinctive art company is dedicated to enhancing the contemporary art experience for artists, collectors and viewers. Dab Art has expanded to 3 locations between Malibu and Ojai. Presenting gallery exhibitions, public art features, art publications, artist talks, panel discussions, video profiles, exhibition videos and now, documentary filmmaking. All featuring our most remarkable and distinguished artists.
ARTSY - Focusing on mid-career to established artists, Dab Art’s multi genre inventory of international artwork is available in gallery and online for purchase. Dab art is a partner gallery of Artsy, an internationally recognized curated art market platform. Used by instituitions such as Musée Du Louvre and the J. Paul Getty Museum, as well as gallery giants like the Gagosian and Howser & Wirth. Utilzing the same market platform has greatly expanded our collector visibility, elevating Dab Art's status in the contemporary art market.
FOR MORE INFORMATION | Visit www.dabart.me to find out more about Dab Art & H Gallery. View our Artist Index, current & upcoming exhibitions & installation views. We look forward to seeing your work!