Application Closed
Entry Fee (ART LAB PROJECT): $45.00
Media Fee(Additional Images): $5.00
Optional Video Consultation: $60.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 20
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 20
Eligibility: International
State: Unspecified
ART LAB PROJECT EXHIBITION & COMMUNITY INCUBATOR | PRPG.mx launched the Art Lab Project in 2020. Our goal is to connect globally, create a discipline for your studio practice, and a voice to unify your experience. This incubator idea orginated from our highly successful Mexico City residency program; which has been attended by artists from all over the world.
Building upon that success the ART LAB is an 8 week interactive studio project where the artists are committed to active participation which may include; progress presentations, peer reviews, curator critiques, and collective criticism. Participating artists are expected to apply for participation; proposals validated by the curator in advance to be considered for the exhibition outcome. We will also be selecting artists from the August group exhibition for Solo Exhibition Features. Your application on callforentry.org starts the process.
PUBLICATION | Entries will be juried and selected based on technical application, originality and concept. Finalists will be invited to show their work in an exhibition at PRPG.mx in Mexico City. Artists selected for this exhibit will also be featured along with their photos in a digital book published by the Dab Art Co. This full-color folio will be added to the permanent catalog in the LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) Balch Art Research Library. Juror's will select a few exhibitors to receive a gratis edition of the exhibition publication.
CURATOR & DIRECTOR of CDMX | Micheal Swank graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA - Printmaking and Design in 1998. In his design career he has been Art Director for California Tan (packaging), San Francisco Examiner (Hearst), Miller Huber Marketing, Joie de Vivre Hotels, S.F. Business Times, Disney, Dance Magazine, Pasadena Weekly, and others. Micheal began to teach Graphic and Web Design in 2001 and decided to pursue teaching as a full time profession. In 2006, he completed his Masters in Technology from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. He led within the design education community as Academic Department Director, Graphic Design and Web Design Interactive Medias at the Art Institute of California Inland Empire, Art Institute of California San Francisco, and Associate Dean of Academics Art Institute of Houston - North. In January 2012, after a significant car accident caused him to reflect on his dreams to pursue his art, he left his position as Dean to live abroad, travel, learn, create, and reignite his passion for art. He has since lived in China, Mexico City DF; after spending two years focusing his practice in Ventura, CA Micheal relocated to Mexico City permanently in 2018 and began to build a community of artists renowned in Mexico and around the world.
ACCEPTED ARTWORK | Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Glass, Fiber, Functional, Digital, Photography, Installation, mixed media and New Genres. Proposals may include multiple disciplines.
CALL FEES | Basic media fee is $45 for 3 images. Additional media may be added, the cost is $5 per image. No more than 20 images can be added.
OPTIONAL VIDEO CONSULTATION | If you would like to discuss your submission in detail, you may consider selecting our optional consultation with Micheal Swank, the curator of Proyectos Galería MX (PRPG.mx). Micheal will discuss your submission in depth, reviewing your website, social media accounts, written biography, artist statements and any additional images the artist may provide. Micheal will also discuss any professional goals or questions about our industry from the gallery perspective. This consultation is is designed to help improve your overall online presence and increase exhibition invitations through critical and constructive feedback. The fee for our optional video consultation with the curator is $60.00 (USD). Consultation times vary based on the artists needs and information provided, but are limited to 1 hour maximum. Each consultation is conducted and recorded via Zoom and artists are provided with a copy of the recorded consultation for their reference. The gallery will confirm that your consultation fee has been paid through CaFE prior to your appointment. You will have 90 days to schedule your consultation, scheduling link is provided in the question portion of this submission. Please note that regardless of your invitation status at the close of the call, consultations are non-refundable. Our consultations are completely optional, offered with the intention of helping artists inmprove their online submissions and have absolutely no bearing on final selections.
SPECIFICATIONS | All work must be original, unsold work, & the artist must own the sole copyright to art. Frames, mats & wiring must be professional quality & in good condition. No saw- tooth hangers. Wiring must be securely fashioned & support weight of the artwork. All accepted work must remain for the duration of the exhibit. 2D Artwork selected for exhibition MUST BE READY TO HANG. Unframed or improperly mounted work will not be accepted. The number of pieces varies depending on the artist’s medium, sizes and shapes of selected work and available wall space. Every artist will be able to exhibit a sizable body of work so that they are well represented in the exhibition. The number of pieces can vary considerably.
SHIPPING (READ CAREFULLY) | Absolutely no packing peanuts. Crates, boxes, even small packages containing packing peanuts will be resealed & immediately shipped back to you, no exceptions. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping & insurance (during shipping) of artworks. All shipments must include a prepaid DHL OR FED EX return label & be shipped in a container suitable to re-use for return shipping. USPS shipments will not be accepted as Mexico does not have a parallel agency to return your item. Additional customs fees may apply when shipping internationally. Please email mxc@dabart.me for more information.
COMMISSION | Gallery retains a 50% commission on all exhibition sales in gallery & online. Artwork and artists selected for exhibition will be listed on the Dab Art Co.'s sales platform, Artsy. You can view our Artsy page HERE.
SALES | All sales remittances are paid by the Dab Art Co. Remittances are sent after the close of exhibition. Payment to Artist will be provided within 60 days after the exhibit concludes and receipt of full payment from Buyer to Dab Art. Artists are responsible for all income taxes associated with sales remittances.
CONSIDERATIONS & SELECTIONS | Entries are reviewed weekly. Submissions completed on or before 6/30/2021 will be considered for August 2021 Exhibition and Solo Features. Artists selected for the ART LAB Incubator will begin July 1st.
NOTIFICATIONS | Final notifications are sent via email within 2 weeks after the close of each calendar month. Artists selected for an exhibition will be given sufficient time to prepare their work & make shipping or delivery arrangements prior to their exhibit date. Early applications are encouraged as exhibition considerations are made weekly.
QUESTIONS | Please email mxc@dabart.me for all inquiries regarding this call (questions about your status, late entries, additional entries, consultation appointments, etc.) Be sure to include the name on your CaFE account and date of submission.
ABOUT DAB ART CO. | In 2011 Yessíca Torres co-opened H Gallery + Studios in Ventura, California. As co-owner and chief curator of H Gallery, Yessíca’s contemporary and modern program was a clear break from the conventional art scene that surrounded her. H Gallery’s progressive gallery design and ambitious exhibition schedule were received with immediate regional success. Her program made H Gallery one of the most prevailing contemporary art spaces in the greater Los Angeles area.
With the revelation that art exposure should not be limited by physical location, Yessíca independently established the Dab Art Company in 2014. This distinctive art company is dedicated to enhancing the contemporary art experience for artists, collectors and viewers in and outside the traditional gallery setting. Dab Art embraces the relentless evolution of contemporary art by featuring experimental artists, highlighting innovative techniques and utilizing technological advances. Mainly focusing on mid-career to established artists, Dab Art’s current inventory of international artwork is available for purchase online. Our partnership with Arsty has greatly expanded our collector visibility, elevating the Dab Art sales experience.
The Dab Art Co. headquarters and main Gallery are now located within the historic core of Downtown Los Angeles, in heart of the arts district and Gallery Row. Since it’s initial launch, Dab Art has expanded from standard gallery exhibitions to art publications, artist talks, panel discussions, video profiles, exhibition videos and documentary filmmaking; featuring our most remarkable and distinguished artists. The Dab Art Co. is now an international art company with 4 locations in California, Texas and Mexico City.
FOR MORE INFORMATION | Visit www.dabart.me to find out more about the Dab Art Co. View our Exhibition Program, Artist Index, Curators, Venues and Films. We look forward to seeing your work!