Application Closed
Entry Fee ( October National 2018): $30.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Eligibility: National
State: Illinois
Eligibility:
Open to all artists 18 years old and over. Entries must be of original design. No giclee or other mechanical reproductions. Work must be executed within the last two years.
Media/Size:
All media accepted. Wall-hung or 2D artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped, wired, ready to hang, and not exceed 60 inches wide or 96 inches high. 3D artwork must be self-standing or fit on a 36x36 inch pedestal. All artwork must be able to be handled by one person. No work can be suspended from the ceiling. Any accessories needed for display must be included. Pedestals provided by the gallery. The gallery reserves the right to install accepted works in a manner deemed necessary for exhibition and/or security reasons.
Sales: A 50% commission will be taken on work sold. Artwork does not need to be for sale.
Entering:
Artwork juried by photographs or jpeg/pdf file on CD, by email or online through café (callforentry.org).
$30 for up to 3 pieces. 2 images per piece may be submitted. This may include a 2nd angle or detail. Photos/files of accepted work will become part of the Gallery’s permanent collection unless SASE is included.
INCLUDE:
1) Name, address, telephone & email
2) Photos or jpeg/pdf files labeled with artist’s name, dimensions of work, and an entry number
3) Completed entry form. You may use additional paper for the description/technique information if needed.
4) Signed General Release
5) Nonrefundable Entry fee payable to Illinois Art Gallery ($30)
Sarah Smelser, holds an MA and MFA from the University of Iowa. She exhibits her prints nationally and internationally. Ms. Smelser is a Professor and Assoc. Director of the School of Art at Illinois State University. She is also the co-founder of Manneken Press in Bloomington.
Awards:
$500 Best of Show
$300 Breast Cancer Awareness Award
$300 1st Place in 2D
$200 2nd Place in 2D
$100 3rd Place in 2D
$300 1st Place in 3D
$200 2nd Place in 3D
$100 3rd Place in 3D
Calendar:
July 6 Postmarked deadline for application
August 5 Notification emails/letters sent
September 28 Art due at Illinois Art Gallery
October 4 Opening reception, Madden Arts Center, Anne Lloyd Gallery
October 30 Exhibit Closes at 2 p.m.
November 1 Hand-delivered work pick-up 11 to 5 on Tuesday at IL Art Gallery, 160 E. Main St., Decatur, IL 62523
November 14 Shipped work returned
Delivery/Return:
Accepted work may be hand delivered or shipped. Artwork is due at IL Art Gallery by September 28, 2019. Hand-delivered work accepted during IL Art Gallery regular business hours. Tues - Fri 11-5 and Saturday 11-3. Communication will be by email when possible.
Please attach identification label to the back of the work. List artist’s name, title of work and medium.
Enclose return delivery costs and address label or FedEx / UPS prepaid shipping label along with instructions for repacking. No loose packing materials please, i.e. peanuts, etc. unless they are enclosed in a sealed bag. Crates must be simple to open and reseal. Indicate value for return shipping insurance if not waived.
Illinois Art Gallery reserves the right to reject any work not conforming to the submitted image or requirements.
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