Call Detail
Small Wonders - A Miniature & Small Works Show
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Contact Email: gallery@fineline.org

Entry Deadline: 7/11/21
Application Closed

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $35.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 3
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: National
State: Illinois

Small Wonders - A Miniature & Small Works Show
September 2 - October 9, 2021

Artists are invited to submit original artwork for the ‘Small Wonders' exhibit at the Kavanagh Gallery of Fine Line Creative Arts Center, St. Charles, Illinois.  This exhibit will present work that, while small, is still wonderful and intriguing to the viewer. Fine Line is looking for work that exhibits attention to detail and a unique concept that explores the artist’s ideas in a small-scale format.  Submissions are open to work in any 2-D or 3-D media that is equal to or smaller than 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches.  This measurement includes the frame.
This call is open to artists residing in the United States aged 18 and over.

The Kavanagh Gallery Committee will curate the show. The show will charge a sales commission of 30% for any artwork sold during the show.  Fine Line will handle all sales and sales tax and provide the artists with a check after the show's end for all sales.  As this is a gallery show, artists need not be present while the show is open. Fine Line is responsible for the show installation, opening reception, and sales.

Awards - $800 in prizes will be awarded. Judge to be determined

Jury Decisions - Jurors' selections are based on creativity, quality of artistry, and originality, as represented in the images submitted. Notification of the jury's decisions for the show will be sent via Café email on or before July 24, 2021.   A contract, complete shipping information, and other forms will follow by email to those accepted into 'Small Wonders.'

Requirements:
·         Artist must be at least 18 years of age
·         Up to 3 pieces may be submitted
·         Images must be of the actual work to be exhibited
·         Artwork must be original (not copied from other art or made from a kit)
·         Work must have been completed in the last two years
·          Piece(s) must not have been shown previously at Fine Line
·         All pieces must be for sale

Entry Fees - Artists may submit one entry.  Each applicant may submit up to 3 pieces per entry.  A non-refundable entry fee of $35 is due at the time of application.

Artists Statement - All applicants are required to submit an artist statement limited to 1000 characters.

Location - Kavanagh Gallery, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 37w570 Bolcum Rd, St Charles, IL 60175

Shipping - Artist is responsible for shipping artwork to and from Fine Line Creative Arts Center.  A return shipping label MUST be included with work that is shipped for this exhibit.

Size Limitation - Your entry's size must be smaller than 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. This measurement includes the frame.

Display Information and Requirements - The Kavanagh Gallery has grey pedestals for use during gallery shows.  If artwork will require any unusual display protocol, it is the artist's responsibility to provide these items.  Due to the nature of the gallery's ceiling structure, we cannot hang artwork from the ceiling. The gallery uses the Walker Display system for artwork hung on our walls. We are not able to affix artwork to the wall with nails or screws.  Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes: no saw-tooth hangers, No clip frames.

If you have any special hanging requirements, you must contact Fine Line in advance of delivering your work.

Liability - Fine Line provides security in the Kavanagh Gallery with 24/7 video monitoring. Insurance is provided to artists from the time of the receipt of work until the show's end. The insurance value is deemed to be 70% of the sale price.  Insurance of items during shipping is the responsibility of the artist (to and from Fine Line).

Calendar

07/11/21 -  All application entries are due via CAFÉ
07/24/21 -  Artists are notified of the jury's decision via email
08/31/21 -  Delivery and check-in of work (10 am – 6 pm by hand)
09/10/21 -  Show opening – format of the opening reception to be determined
09/02/21 - 10/09/21 – Show open to the public (Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm)
10/12/21 - 10 am – 6 pm - Pick-up work/Work shipped

Exhibited work cannot be removed from the gallery until Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria