Red
June 14– July 13, 2019

Red is a color that calls up associations of love, luck, passion, and violence but also the mementos of childhood, such as balloons and toys. It is found in Paleolithic painting, China’s imperial and popular imagery, the Dutch Renaissance, it is also present in the contemporary graphic texts of Barbara Kruger and the abstract etchings of Anish Kapoor. This is the second installment of Site:Brooklyn’s ongoing investigation into color: its meaning, its roles, and place in contemporary practice. We are seeking works in all genres and mediums.This is the second installment of Site:Brooklyn’s ongoing investigation into color: its meaning, its roles, and place in contemporary practice. What does red mean to you?

ABOUT THE JUROR:
Sara Reisman is the artistic director of The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation, curator of the Donald Rubin Private Collection, and professor of curatorial practice at SVA. Previously, she was associate dean at The Cooper Union and a guest curator and curatorial consultant at the Queens Museum, International Studio & Curatorial Program, and Socrates Sculpture Park. In addition, she received curatorial fellowships from the New Museum of Contemporary Art, Omi International Art Center, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania.

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

DATES:
Call Announcement: March 18, 2019
Final Submission Deadline: May 2, 2019 11:59 PM MT
Notification Letter: May 11, 2019
Gallery Exhibition: June 14– July 13, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, June 14, 2019 from 6-9 PM

ELIGIBILITY:
This is a juried exhibition for artists working in drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, 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 May 2, 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 “Red” Exhibition, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria