Connections Matter - August 2019 at Imurj - Call for Art

A visual art exhibit about the connections in a person’s life and how impactful they are for support, happiness and overall well- being.

Imurj has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina to highlight the importance of connections in a child’s/family’s life. Connections matter! Science tells us, that one caring adult makes all the difference in a child’s life, buffering adversity and building resilience (this can lead to strengths and good outcomes when we take positive steps to build relationships forming connections that build healthy brains, relationships and community.)    When we invest in supporting children and their families, together we can build safe and nurturing communities.

We are looking for work inspired by, portraying, interpreting, or otherwise approaching connections and bonds between people, why they matter. What is the positive change that happens when people truly connect.

We are building a visual art exhibit demonstrating why connections matter, whether it was from personal experience or your interpretation.

This juried, national exhibition will be on display in Imurj’s Main Gallery for the month of August, 2019.

Call for Art is open to Artists living in the United States.

Limit two (2) works per applicant. All mediums accepted, maximum size per piece is 50 inches in either dimension. All 2D works MUST be wired upon dropoff/delivery to hang from Imurj’s gallery cable system. Unwired works will not be accepted for display and will be shipped back to the owner at the owner’s cost.
 

3D artists (costume design, sculpture, etc.):

[Must be a resident of the United States]

Maximum weight for works that display on a pedestal or table is 90 lbs. Maximum weight for works that hang from the ceiling is 60 lbs.

Who can Apply: Artists of all medium/practices living in the United States

Application Period: June 6th through the end of the day, July 8th. Jurying will end by the end of the day June 11th

Exhibit Run: August 2 - September 1

Application Fee*: $20

*If this application fee provides a financial barrier, please email Bethany at exhibit@imurj.com. Otherwise, fees are an important part of Imurj’s funding, and go toward making Imurj sustainable toward funding our Art Department’s programs, staff, and events, and are non-refundable. 

Expected Artwork Drop off/Delivery Dates and Times (Subject to change if needed)

Monday, July 29 from 12-6pm

Tuesday, July 30 from 12-6pm

Shipped works must be received no later than the end of the day, Tuesday, July 30th

Expected Artwork Pick Up/Ship-back Dates and Times (Subject to change if needed)

Monday, Sept. 2 from 12-6pm

Tuesday, Sept. 3 from 12-6pm

Shipping Details: If your work is accepted and you are shipping your work to Imurj, ship to the following address and under the below conditions:

-Please package the work as close to damage-proof as possible, in a returnable container.
-Please not use packing peanuts. Newsprint, styrofoam blocks/sheets are much better alternatives.
-Ship your work with return shipping paid for and a return label on the container. Imurj will invoice artists for works that do not have return shipping paid for and must be sent back.
-Work must be wired to hang on Imurj's gallery wall. Unwired works will be accepted for display.

Ship artwork to Imurj to be received by Imurj by the end of the day, Tuesday, July 30 at the below address:

Imurj
300 S McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Attn: Exhibitions

Commission: 60% to Artists, 20% to Prevent Child Abuse NC, 20% to Imurj.
Commission checks will be written and mailed in the first two weeks of September.

Opening Reception: Friday, August 2 from 5-9pm. This reception will feature the accepted artwork, performers, and storytellers, both in-person (NC residents), and digitally.

Accessibility

Imurj strives to be a fully accessible venue for artists and patrons of all lifestyles, and our gallery programs are no exception. We encourage anyone to apply for exhibition. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition or become an Imurj member, please email Kenneth Proseus or call 919-825-1515 ext 711 for assistance.

If you have any questions, please email our Director of Art and Exhibitions at exhibit@imurj.com

Sample images for application purpose should adhere to all CaFE guidelines

Video sample clips should adhere to all CaFE guidelines

Liability

All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. Imurj is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery. Imurj reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent difficulties, high values, or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and details established in this call.

About Imurj:

Imurj’s Mission:

– to promote new and emerging artists and musicians to the next level of their career.

– to provide established artists opportunities to further sell and promote their practice.

– to provide patrons of the arts a personal experience with the art and the artists that they love.

The Imurj collaborative arts community is composed of artist members (and non members) that utilize member resources in the downtown Raleigh location and on the Imurj website. Designed with the artist and fan in mind, the Imurj space promotes the growth and development of North Carolina based artists. Through a wide range of workshops, performances, lectures, and classes Imurj is curating a new type of venue.

The 6,000 square foot space allows members to perform, engage, and create in the cafe, main event space, gallery, art studio, and production studio. Imurj facilitates access to services that artists need to elevate their careers, or break into a new scene.

About Prevent Child Abuse NC:

Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina is the leading statewide agency supporting the development of safe, stable, nurturing relationships for children and their families and communities to prevent child abuse and neglect.  

https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria