PROSPECTUS

The Cloyde Snook Gallery at the Art Department, Adams State University, seeks artwork in all media for a national juried exhibition,“GO FISH”.  Throughout history, aquatic animals have been represented in all types of art work.  This exhibition seeks contemporary interpretations that conceptually and/or literally are inspired by Fish, Fishing or Aquatic Fauna.  All mediums will be considered.  

ELIGIBILITY

All artists 18 years of age and older residing in the United States may enter.

MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS

All media will be considered. Work must be original and completed within the last two years. Shipped work must conform to UPS restrictions for size and weight: 130” girth plus length (crated) and 150 lbs. (crated). Accepted 2d artwork must be properly framed with plexi-glass or prepared for exhibition. No glass will be permitted on 2d artwork. Work deemed very fragile by Gallery Director must be set and struck by the artist or the work will not be exhibited and/or insured.

PRIZES

“Best in Show” will be offered a future solo exhibition at the Cloyde Snook Gallery.

JURYING

Artists may submit up to 3 images for review by the jurors. Entries must be received by February 1, 2019. The Cloyde Snook Gallery reserves the right to reject any works which substantially depart from or were poorly represented by the submission.

NOTIFICATION

Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by Tuesday, February 5, 2019 by email.  Information on drop off / shipping will be sent to those accepted.

INSURANCE & SHIPPING

Accepted works will be insured while on the university premises. Works in transit or those left at ASU after Monday, April 22, 2019 will not be covered. Artists are responsible for round trip shipping cost. A prepaid return shipping label via UPS or FedEx must be enclosed. In situations where this is impossible, other arrangements must be made in advance with the Cloyde Snook Gallery. The Gallery will retain any works for which shipping or pick-up arrangements have not been made prior to the exhibition.

SALES & PROCEDURES

All proceeds from works sold will go directly to the artist. The gallery will take no commission on sales but does encourage donations of 10 to 20%. The artist grants Cloyde Snook Gallery permission to reproduce accepted entries in publications and media for educational and publicity purposes. Entering this competition constitutes agreement with all conditions herein.

CALENDAR

Fri., Feb. 1, 2019                      Entry due

Tues, Feb. 5, 2019                   Notification sent

Fri., March 1, 2019                   Work due at Cloyde Snook Gallery

Mon. March 11, 2019               Exhibition opens

Thurs. March 14, 2019             Opening Reception, 5-7 pm

Thurs. April 18, 2019                Exhibition closes

April 19-22, 2019                     Return shipment of work or pick-up

Instructions and dates for hand delivery and pickup of work will be included with notification.

For more information, contact:

Prof. Eugene Schilling/Gallery Director

(719) 587-7301 or email easchill@adams.edu

Please visit Adams State University Art Department’s website at:

http://www.adams.edu/academics/art/ 

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria