Theme: Art Works Downtown invites submissions for Cermaic Sensibilities, a juried exhibition to be presented in its premiere 1337 Gallery. The jurors are looking for inventiveness, a high level of skill, and thoughtful use of the medium with a focus on individual expression.

Jurors:

• Bill Abright, exhibition artist, lifetime ceramist, retired professor of art and cermics; billabright.com
• Claudia Tarantino, exhibiting artist, lifetime ceramist, accomplished object and art restorer; claudiatarantino.com

Requirements:

• San Francisco Bay Area artists only (artist must live within 100 miles from San Rafael)
• All submistions must be primarily made of ceramic, clay, or porcelain.
• Size limit: artwork must not exceed 72" by any dimension, including all materials.
• 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, August 16, 1pm: Entries due via CallForEntry.org. Note: Technically you have until 9:59pm Pacific time. We can’t help with applications after 1pm, nor add applications after the call closes.

Fri, August 23 or Sat, August 24: Notification by email. Note: you will receive separate emails for invited and not-invited submission.

Sat, September 14, 1pm­–4pm: Deliver accepted entries

Fri, October 11, 5–8pm: Reception and 2ndFriday Art Walk

Fri, November 8, 5–8pm: Closing Reception and 2ndFriday Art Walk

Sat, November 9, 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 recommned reviewing the CaFÉ HELP page. We also recommend reviewing our CaFÉ Tips and Tricks by goingt to artworksdowntown.org > Exhibits > Apply to Exhibit > Tips and Tricks. If you need assistance after using these resources, contact AWD to schedule an appointment 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 most current internet browser. Check the CaFÉ 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 you’re 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 Up: Pick 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.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria