ISEA hosts “INNOVATIONS”, our 30th Annual Juried Exhibition from Sept 6 to Oct 24, 2021 at Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, Michigan.  We would like to invite all artists, 18 years and older, to enter one piece, in this all media exhibition. ISEA also prints a full color catalog of each exhibition. All members and accepted non-members will receive the catalog.

ISEA was formed in 1991 to give all mediums a venue to have work shown in an annual juried exhibition within the United States or abroad.   Our society of experimental artists, explores, learns, and applies new techniques, new composition approaches, or new concepts to create.  We are about having an attitude of experimentation, looking at the “what ifs” in our art.  We try and we try again.  Our art can be realistic or abstraction, it is our approach to making the art and the aesthetic results that count.

We are pleased to offer approximately $15,000 in prizes, including a $2,000 Best of Show Award. This year we are able to accept up to 90 pieces of art 2D, 3D, and small installations and video.

 Deadline for entry is March 31, 2021. 12am MT

 PLEASE READ ALL OF THE RULES AND TERMS BEFORE APPLYING. 

1.  Your Profile  

Set up “your Profile” on the CaFE’ website before you try to enter this exhibition.  It allows you to upload all of your images and personal information before entering the exhibition.  This profile is free for all artists through CaFE’.  www.callforentry.org

  If your piece is Not For Sale (NFS), in your profilefor pricing enter the amount as 0.00. 

Code your piece as:  LastFirstName_Title_Size_NFS.jpg

 2.  Entry

Digital entries accepted through the CaFÉ website at: www.callforentry.org            Search call for this exhibit:
“INNOVATIONS”, International Society of Experimental Artists 30th Annual Open Juried Exhibition

            You may SUBMIT ONE PIECE OF ARTWORK.

Artwork Specifications

Original experimental artwork in any media completed within the last three years and not shown in any previous ISEA exhibits including the Member-Only Digital Exhibitions. Be sure to check your records to avoid elimination.

Commercial reproductions, including giclée prints, will not be accepted. Traditional print media, photography, and digital art should be from a limited edition.

Artwork that is accepted by the juror must be sent – no substitutes permitted. 

The price indicated in the image file name during intake must match the price on the hung work; no price changes will be permitted.

ISEA does not paint walls for artists.  Artwork must come ready to hang.  We can attach parts with instructions from the artist and do small repairs.

Within the call application, you will be asked to provide a written statement about the experimental aspects of your work in the question response area available for  "What was it about this piece of art that was experimental for you?" (in 1000 characters or less)  

 2D Artwork

• Enter ONE IMAGE. Note: If more than one is entered only the first image will be considered.

·       Artwork must come ready to hang, with a sturdy hanging device such as a  wire or D-hooks. Please test your device prior to shipping. It would be helpful if larger pieces were shipped rolled up) Bigger unframed pieces will be tacked to the wall. Clean edges please.  

Finished/framed maximum size is 60”w x 96” h; weight limit is 30 lbs.Framed and matted pieces must use Plexiglas (no glass).  

·       Submitted pieces must NOT include any of the following: glass, anti-glare glazing, frayed wire ends, saw tooth hangers, or smudged and dirty mats.

3D Artwork

• Two views of your submitted artwork are required. 

·       Artworks that rest on a pedestal or sit on the floor should be structurally sound and sturdy to protect viewers and the artwork

• 3-Dimensional entries must fit into an elevator and be no larger than (floor) 16”w x 16” d x 36”h inches max weight 50lbs.(Pedestal) 16”w x 16” d x 36”h inches max weight 50lbs

Video

·       File Type: MP4, 10 minutes or less in length.  If audio attached 2 sets of earphones will be required.

·       File Size: Under 100 MB. 

       Currently, linked media from YouTube, Vimeo, etc. is not accepted.

·       Make sure your file is the correct resolution. Video must be no less than 640 x 480 and a minimum of 12 fps.

Embedding audio or video links or code is not supported. At this time, CaFÉ accepts only uploaded media.

 Preparing Your Digital Images for Upload - IMPORTANT

• Images must be saved in JPG format.
• Image resolution must be 300 DPI.
• Image size should be 6 inches or less on the longest side.
• File size for image must be less than 5mb.

 Naming Your Images: VERY IMPORTANT

·      2D One image 

                 Naming Format: LastNameFirstName_Title_HxW_Price.jpg. 

                Size (finished/framed) must be indicated with Height and Width in                      inches.

      Example: VanGoghVincent_StarryNight_16Hx20W_2500.jpg

                        Price must be in US dollars.

·      3D artwork – including installations

      Two views showing two different perspectives must be provided.        

      Naming Format:  LastNameFirstName_Title_View_Size_Price.jpg. 

      Size must be indicated with Height, Width, and Depth in inches.  

      Example: VanGoghVincent_StarryNight_A_16Hx20xWx4D_2500.jpg

                                    And

                         VanGoghVincent_StarryNight_B_16Hx20xWx4D_2500.jpg

 Video:  Naming format: LastNameFirstName_Title_Price(USD)

                          Price must be in US dollars.

If you wish to join ISEA as a member, please go to:  www.iseaartexhibit.org  

If you have any questions, please email us at: mailto:  iseaentry@iseaartexhibit.org

 Jurors

Our distinguished jurors are Elizabeth and Neil Ahrens, Exhibition Jurors.  Brian Schorn, Juror for Awards.  Elizabeth is the Director of American Impressionist Society and former Director of Crooked Tree Art Association for 15 years. Neil has an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Gallery owner, is a working artist has had several solo exhibitions starting in 1994.  Brian has his MFA in Photography, Graphic Design, Creative Writing, and Electronic Music. He too is a gallery owner and a professor of art/design for 15 years.   

www.neilahrens.com    www.brianschorn.com

Shipping fees are the responsibility of the artist. To allow for works to be shipped in reinforced envelopes or tubes, reducing costs for participants, ISEA is pleased to accept unframed and un-stretched 2D works in this exhibition. Larger and heavier unframed and un-stretched works will be hung by tacking them to the gallery wall. All works must be finished professionally whether framed, stretched, presented in a matte, or not. Tacking may result in visible holes in the support.

Notices sent:  April 15, 2021
Accepted artwork to be shipped to venue between August 15 to August 25, 2021

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria