Call Detail
Sense of Place at Art Works Downtown
Entry Deadline: 5/17/19
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Sense of Place at Art Works Downtown): $40.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 3
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: Local
State: California

Sense of Place
June14–July 26, 2019

Theme: Art Works Downtown seeks submissions for a juried exhibition to be presented in its premiere 1337 Gallery. The exhibition, open to all visual-art interpretations and mediums, will provide an exploration of the concept of place. This exhibition searches for artwork exploring different viewpoints regarding sense of place such as impermanance, security, immigration, housing, pride, cohabition, etc.

Juror: Griff Williams, owner and director of Gallery 16 in San Francisco; gallery16.com

 

Requirements:

  • San Francisco Bay Area artists only. Applicants must live within 100 miles from San Rafael, California. NO REFUNDS will be given to applicants from outside this geographic requirement to apply.
  • Open to all visual arts media. Video must include player, monitor, earphones, etc.; projections and noise are prohibited. Video set-up must be tested and operational before delivery.
  • Size limit: artwork must not exceed 72" by any dimension, including frame and all materials.
  • Original artwork only. No reproductions. Editions are acceptable.
  • Submissions must not have previously exhibited in the AWD 1337 Gallery.
  • Apply through CallForEntry.org. AWD will not accept hardcopy, email, or disk submissions.

Exhibition Calendar:

Fri, May 17, 1pm: Entries due via CallForEntry.org. Note: Technically you have until 11:59pm Mountain time. We can’t help with applications after 1pm, nor add applications after the call closes.

  • Fri, May 24 or Sat, May 25: Notification by email. Note: you will receive separate emails for invited and not-invited submissions.
  • Sat, June 8, 1pm­–4pm: Deliver accepted entries
  • Fri, June 14 and July 12, 5–8pm: Reception and 2ndFriday Art Walk
  • Sat, July 27, 10am–2pm: Pick-up unsold artwork 


Entry Fee: $40 for a maximum of 3 entries. Discount provided to AWD Artist Members.


Online Entry: AWD uses callforentry.org (CaFÉ) to process juried exhibitions. To submit entries, visit www. CallForEntry.org. First create a free profile then upload images to your portfolio. Second, apply to this call. The CaFÉ website provides all the assistance you should need to prepare your submissions and apply. If you have trouble sizing your image(s), use the links provided below for help. Before you start, we strongly recommend reviewing the CaFE help page. We also recommend reviewing our CAFE Tips and Tricks by going to artworksdowntown.org>Exhibitions tab>Apply to Exhibit>Call for Entry.org Tips and Tricks. If you need assistance after using these resources, contact AWD to schedule an appointment with our staff prior to the due date. 

  • 3D/sculptural entries: Since you can only submit one image per entry, we suggest submitting one image with two views of the same piece.
  • Free online image software: pixlr.com/editor; online-image-editor.com.
  • Make sure you are using the must current internet browser. Check the CaFE help page or use this link: browsehappy.com.


Delivery of Accepted Work: Work(s) must be hand delivered to Art Works Downtown 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael between the hours of 1pm through 4pm. All work must be ready for installation. Artist name and title of artwork must be labelled on back. Wall hung work must be securely wired.If your artwork requires an unusual installation process, include clear and thorough directions and be prepared to help install your artwork during the following week if the Gallery Designer needs your help.No substitutes will be accepted for works approved by the juror.Please also deliver an artist statement and resume for the artist binder. We do not print these materials for you. The artist must sign a consignment contract upon delivery. If a representative of the artist delivers, the artist must call ahead to give the representative’s name.

Pick-upPick-up unsold work between 10am and 2pm. Artists who do not retrieve their work will be charged a storage fee of $3.00 per day. Works remaining after 30 days will become property of Art Works Downtown.

Sales: Art Works Downtown (AWD) accepts a 40% donation upon sale. AWD processes sales as follows. All checks and credit card sales will be made to Art Works Downtown. AWD then reports the sales tax and passes the net sale to the artist. The artist is responsible for donating 40% of the net sale total to AWD. It is not the artist’s responsibility to report sales tax. All sold artworks will remain in the gallery until the exhibition ends. Buyers can pick up the work on, or after, the last exhibition day. Sales will be paid to artists at the end of the exhibition within two weeks.

Liability and Image use Regarding Work Submitted: Precaution will be taken to safeguard all work from loss or damage, but neither Art Works Downtown nor anyone connected with this exhibition will be responsible for loss or damage from any cause. Artist permits AWD to use images(s) of accepted works for AWD promotions.

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