PROSPECTUS

enGENDERing Change:

The Exhibition

The Cloyde Snook Gallery at the Art and Theatre Department, Adams State University, seeks artwork in all media for a national juried exhibition titled “enGENDERing Change.”  This exhibit is in conjunction with “enGENDERing Change: The ASU Theatre Gender Project.”

This exhibition seeks submissions that conceptually or literally explore topics related to the scope of our project such as gender equity, gender identity and expression, sexism and stereotypes, feminism, choice, and other issues related to empowering each person to live fully as an autonomous and authentic individual.

enGENDERing Change features the award winning new play A Doll’s House, Part 2, along with this national juried exhibition, and more! Combining the arts, education, activism, and community engagement, our project affirms the continuing need to fight for gender equity, to champion an individual’s right to self-determination, and to foster the extraordinary diversity which enriches our community. 

 With its door slam heard around the world in 1879, Ibsen’s A Doll’s Houseignited a debate about what it means to be female and male. A hundred-forty years later, our understanding of human identity goes well beyond traditional ideas of gender and sexuality. This project examines the past, explores the present, and celebrates a future where every individual is empowered to live as their own authentic self.

EXHIBITION JURORS

Dr. Ann Woods. Ann is an award-winning graphics, book, and paper artist who has been freelancing as AIMIA ART WORKS since 1981 (www.aimiaartworks.com). She has taught art to adults and served as an Artist in Schools now for 35 years, created 
The Public Book (www.thepublicbook.org), and been honored to have her art in many spaces, including the permanent collections of Columbus Metropolitan Libraries, the Wexner Center for the Arts, Congregation Tifereth Israel, MOMA, the Newberry Library, the Ohio State University (Logan Elm Press), and numerous private collections, among them those of the King of Spain and Wilco! percussionist, Glenn Kotche. 

Dr. Alan Woods, Emeritus Professor of Theatre, Emeritus Director of the Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee Theatre Research Institute, Ohio State University.
Alan retired after four decades as a theatre professor; the research facility he headed established collections documenting the work of playwrights and production units between the coasts of North and South America, and hosted workshops and retreats for members of the International Center for Women Playwrights.  His own work, focusing on short plays, has been produced on every continent except Antarctica

ELIGIBILITY

All artists 18 years of age and older residing in the United States may enter.

MEDIA & SPECIFICATIONS

All media will be considered. (Our insurance does not cover glass or ceramic work.) Work must be original and completed within the last three years. Shipped work must conform to UPS restrictions for size and weight: 130” girth plus length (crated) and 150 lbs. (crated). Accepted 2d artwork must be properly framed with plexi-glass or prepared for exhibition. No glass will be permitted on 2d artwork. Work deemed very fragileby Gallery Director must be set and struck by the artist or the work will not be exhibited and/or insured.

PRIZES

“Best in Show” will be offered a future solo exhibition at the Cloyde Snook Gallery.

JURYING

Artists may submit up to 3 images for review by the jurors. Entries must be received by Aug. 23, 2019. The Cloyde Snook Gallery reserves the right to reject any works which substantially depart from or were poorly represented by the submission.

NOTIFICATION

Artists will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by Monday, September 2, 2019 by email.  Information on drop off / shipping will be sent to those accepted.

INSURANCE & SHIPPING

Accepted works will be insured while on the university premises. (Our insurance does not cover glass or ceramic work.) Works in transit or those left at ASU after Monday, November 11, 2019 will not be covered. Artists are responsible for round trip shipping cost. A prepaid return shipping label via UPS, USPS, or FedEx must be enclosed. In situations where this is impossible, other arrangements must be made in advance with the Cloyde Snook Gallery. The Gallery will retain any works for which shipping or pick-up arrangements have not been made prior to the exhibition.

SALES & PROCEDURES

All proceeds from works sold will go directly to the artist. The gallery will take no commission on sales but does encourage donations of 10 to 20%. The artist grants Cloyde Snook Gallery permission to reproduce accepted entries in publications and media for educational and publicity purposes. Entering this competition constitutes agreement with all conditions herein.

CALENDAR

Fri. Aug. 23, 2019                      Entry due

Mon. Sept. 2, 2019                     Notification sent

Fri. Sept. 27, 2019                      Work due at Cloyde Snook Gallery

Mon. Oct. 7, 2019                       Exhibition opens

Fri. Oct. 18, 2019                       Opening Reception, 5-7 pm

Thurs. Nov. 7, 2019                    Exhibition closes

Nov. 11, 2019                             Return shipment of work or pick-up

Instructions and dates for hand delivery and pickup of work will be included with notification.

For more information, contact:

Prof. Eugene Schilling/Gallery Director

(719) 587-7301 or email easchill@adams.edu

Please visit Adams State University Art Department’s website at:

http://www.adams.edu/academics/art/ 

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria