Application Closed
Entry Fee ( INTERSTATE: Where I-90 Meets I-82): $35.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Audio | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 4
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 4
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 5
Eligibility: National
State: Washington
INTERSTATE
A national juried exhibit where I-90 meets I-82
Call Type: Exhibition
Eligibility: National
City: Ellensburg
State: Washington
Entry Deadline: August 31, 2019
Entry Fee: $35 fee for up to three submissions.
Event Dates: November 7—December 8, 2019
The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery at Central Washington University, located in Ellensburg, Washington, will host the INTERSTATE juried exhibit. Proceeds from this national exhibition will support student scholarships in the CWU Department of Art + Design.
The exhibition is open to submissions in all media and subject matter; the artwork does not need to follow a particular theme. The subtitle, “where I-90 meets I-82” locates the exhibition in Ellensburg, Washington, and suggests the flow and exchange of artwork across geographic distances and boundaries.
The Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, founded in 1969, is dedicated to contemporary art exhibits and related outreach programs that enhance, engage, and challenge the viewer’s knowledge and understanding of art. The Gallery also presents artists and viewers alike with opportunities to explore culturally diverse ideas in an academic environment.
Juror Information: Grace Kook-Anderson, Portland Art Museum
Grace Kook-Anderson was appointed The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art in January 2017. Prior to joining the museum, she was an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Art in the school of Art + Design at Portland State University and worked as an independent curator and arts writer. From 2008 – 2015, Kook-Anderson was the Curator of Contemporary Art at Laguna Art Museum.
During her tenure at Laguna Art Museum, projects included a site-specific commission, An Elongated Now by Lita Albuquerque, for the museum’s 2nd Art & Nature festival. Kook-Anderson curated Best Kept Secret: UCI and the Development of Contemporary Art in Southern California, 1964-1971 in conjunction with Getty’s Pacific Standard Time initiative and produced the accompanying award-winning catalogue. Kook-Anderson received a dual B.A. degree in art history and art practice from the University of California, Berkeley, and received her M.A. degree in Curatorial Practice from the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.
Awards:
The juror will select all of the awards:
- First Place: $700
- Second Place: $500
- Third Place: $300
- Sarah Spurgeon Gallery Honorable Mentions (3)
Entry Procedure and Fees:
Entries must be submitted on or before August 31, 2019
All entries must be submitted online at www.callforentry.org
- $35 for up to three submissions.
- A maximum of five images can be submitted, or a combination of images and video/audio files for a maximum of five media.
- Upload requirements for files must follow all CaFÉ parameters.
- A brief artist bio is also required.
- All fees are non-refundable and payable by credit or debit card, PayPal, or check through www.callforentry.org
Eligibility:
- Open to artists over the age of 18 working in all 2-dimensional, 3-dimensional, and video formats.
- Only original works, where the artist is the sole copyright holder, will be accepted.
- Substitutions of specific works selected during the jurying process will not be allowed.
Specifics:
All work must be ready to display with clear installation instructions:
- Framed 2-dimensional pieces must include a wire that supports the weight of the work.
- Unframed works on paper may be hung using clips or magnets provided by the artist.
- 3-dimensional work that is intended to be hung on the wall must include a secure hanging device.
Size Restrictions:
Works cannot exceed 4 ft. in any direction or weigh more than 70 lbs.
Notification:
Results of the jurying will be sent by email on or before September 23, 2019.
Accepted Work:
All shipped work must arrive by October 22, 2019.
- Accepted artists will receive a loan agreement contract form and instructions for shipping or hand delivery.
- Shipping costs and insurance are the responsibility of the artist. The Gallery requests that artists use UPS or FedEx for shipping.
- Shipping materials must be reusable and a pre-paid return-shipping label is mandatory.
- All accepted work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit.
Insurance coverage will be provided while works are on the premises of the Sarah Spurgeon Gallery. The Gallery cannot assume responsibility for any loss or damage to works in transit. The Gallery reserves the right to reproduce accepted artwork for publicity and educational purposes connected with the exhibition.
Sales:
The CWU Sarah Spurgeon Gallery does not charge commission or process sales. Any inquiries about sales will be respectfully referred to the artist or the artist's representative.
Opening:
The CWU Sarah Spurgeon Gallery will host the opening events for the exhibition on Thursday, November 7, 2019. A juror’s talk by Grace Kook-Anderson will take place at 4:00 p.m., to be followed by a reception in the gallery from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All artists are welcome to attend.
Contact Information:
Heather Horn Johnson
Gallery Manager
Department of Art + Design
Central Washington University
400 East University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7564
Email: heather.johnson@cwu.edu
Please contact Café directly with any technical questions regarding your submission.