The Freedom of Abstraction
May 3, 2019 – June 1, 2019

The rise of abstraction meant freedom from the strictures and constraints of naturalism and representation. For some, it means stripping away the visual irrelevancies of nature in order to explore different subjects, an exploration of the artist’s own imagination, or finding the essential qualities a form observed in the real world. The freedom of abstraction rests on a paradox: the liberation of non-objective art often meant the new focus on order, form, and purity.

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Julia Halperin is executive editor of artnet News, where she oversees editorial operations for the world’s most widely read art news site and manages a staff of editors and writers in London, Berlin, and New York. Previously, she served as museums editor of The Art Newspaper, where she oversaw international coverage of museums and other major art institutions, and as news editor of Art + Auction magazine. Her writing has appeared in WIRED magazine, the New York Observer, and New York magazine. Halperin holds a BA in art history and English literature from Columbia University.

ABOUT THE GALLERY:
Site:Brooklyn Gallery located in Brooklyn, New York is dedicated to exhibiting the current practice of contemporary artists.

DATES:
Call Announcement: February 4, 2019
Final Submission Deadline: March 12, 2019 11:59 PM MT
Notification Letter: March 21, 2019
Gallery Exhibition: May 3 – June 1, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3, 2019 from 6-9 PM

ELIGIBILITY:
This is a juried exhibition for artists working in drawing, painting, printmaking, wall mounted sculpture, collage, and video.
This exhibition is open to all artists 18 years of age or older.

SUBMISSIONS AND FEES:
Only original works may be submitted. The fee is $35.00 for up to three (3) images, $10 for each additional image. If adding additional images please do so prior to check out.
All entries must be registered/received by March 12, 2019 11:59 PM MT
All entry fees are non-refundable.

PRESENTATION:
1. Maximum Size: 60” X 60” X 12” D
2. All artwork must be suitably framed to a professional standard. All framed work must use Plexiglas, except hand-delivered work less than 24” x 30”. Wall mounted sculpture, canvas and wood panels do not require a frame. No clip frames, saw-tooth hangers or taped edges are permitted. Video work must include all equipment.
3. Work must be wired or have a cleat attachment and be 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.
5. Work cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.

SHIPPING:
Artists will be responsible for delivery and return shipping of all their artwork. The artist assumes all responsibility for insuring artwork against shipping damage or loss.

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 the work. Every precaution will be taken in handling the work, 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:
All artwork must be priced for sale.
Artwork cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.
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.

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

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

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria