Punching Marshmallows
Remarque/New Grounds Print Workshop & Gallery invites printmakers and photographers from around the world to submit work for our exhibition, “Punching Marshmallows: Rage, Uncertainty and Fatigue” to be held at Remarque Print Workshop and Gallery in Albuquerque, NM from July 10th – August 29th, 2020
The call:
“Punching Marshmallows” is a call for hand-printed photographic imagery using “alternative processes”, such as: photogravure, photopolymer intaglio, cyanotype, gum bichromate, carbon, salt, lumen, anthotype, gumoil, etc; basically, any alternative to straight digital printing. We are looking for images that explore the boundaries between photography and printmaking and that involve some form of hand-work. The theme of “Punching Marshmallows” can be widely interpreted...literally, figuratively, expressively, psychologically, visually, etc. In this time of political dissonance and social distance we are looking for images that explore the feelings of frustration, helplessness, fear and anger that so typify the current moment.

If you have any questions about the suitability of your process, please do not hesitate to contact us at director@remarqueprintshop.com.

The gallery
Remarque/New Grounds Print Workshop, located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the first completely non-toxic printmaking facilities in the country. Our award-winning studio offers access to printmaking equipment and year-round classes in a great range of techniques.

Our 3000 + square foot facility is comprised of two workshop spaces with 6 Takach presses, a classroom, and two gallery spaces in which we feature work by artists from our workshop as well as selected artists from Mexico, Japan, Europe, New Zealand and other parts of the United States.

Entry deadline
Entries must be posted by midnight MDT (GMT-6) on May 24th, 2020.

Artwork submissions

• Each artist should submit 3 to 4 images.
• Maximum Paper size: 16 x 20” or 20 x 16”

Presentation
All selected works will be archivaly framed and displayed in the Remarque Gallery. There is no cost to the artists beyond shipping selected prints.

Entry fee
Non-refundable $30 USD, payable online at: https://www.callforentry.org/
This fee covers administration, publicity and exhibition costs.

Covid-19 Contingency
Remarque Print Workshop will make every effort to present this show as a traditional exhibition (opening reception, gallery open to the public for regular hours etc.). If the local requirements for social distancing prevent us from holding an opening reception, we will still hang the show and open the gallery to the extent possible. If necessary we will show the work on an appointment basis. In any event, we will post the works on our website and have them for sale there. We appreciate your flexibility with all this.

How to submit entries for jurying

Entries must be submitted via CAFE https://www.callforentry.org/ - all entries must be “For Sale.”

Commission on sales
Remarque will retain 50% of the retail price and the artist will receive 50% of the retail price.

Payment to the artist
Within thirty (30) days of the end of the exhibition, it shall be the responsibility of Remarque to make payment via check or PayPal.

Use rights
By submitting for jurying, artists whose submissions are chosen for the exhibition grant Remarque the right to use their images for the purpose of marketing the exhibition. Artists permit the use of their image(s) as stated without further contact or compensation. Artist’s recognition is provided with use.

Schedule

• Artists will be contacted via CAFE with results of jury by June 2, 2020
• Accepted Works: Must arrive at Remarque no later than June 25, 2020
• Accepted works can be shipped unframed, signed with artist’s name, title, year and numbering. No substitutions for accepted artworks. If you wish to ship a framed piece contact us first so we can discuss the details of the framing.

Shipping
Remarque/New Grounds Print Workshop
3812 Central Ave. SE #100B
Albuquerque, NM 87108 USA

Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance costs to and from Remarque. International work should be shipped by postal service:  please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping. All international artists must write ‘Printed Matter – No Commercial Value’ on the package. All received work will be handled with maximum care and will be insured for wholesale value while on gallery premises. Please provide a pre-paid shipping label for the return of your piece.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria