Call Description

Pure Paint
November 13 – December 19, 2021
Nicholas Wilton, Juror

A juried exhibition showcasing the beauty and lusciousness of paintings and the many different applications and approaches by artists using paint exclusively as their medium. All styles and paint media (oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache) are encouraged and will be accepted for consideration. 2D and 3D paintings accepted. No mixed media, no encaustic, no sculptures.

Deadline for Entries:  Friday, September 17, 2021 (10:59 Pacific Time)
Online jurying of artwork: September 19 - 29
Notification to Artists: September 30 
Art drop off (in person or shipped): October 29 & 30
Arts Benicia Member and Artists Preview: November 11
Opening Reception: November 13
Close of exhibition: December 19
Dates of art pick-up: January 6 & 7,  2022

JUROR

Nicholas Wilton was born in San Francisco, California and spent his youth exploring the wilderness areas of Marin County. As a teenager he studied design with the German contemporary glass artist Ludwig Schaffrath, who catalyzed his ongoing passion for art making. Nicholas studied art at the College of Creative Studies in Santa Barbara and then went on to receive his BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. In addition to gallery exhibitions and the inclusion in numerous private and corporate collections in both the United States and Europe, Wilton’s paintings have been used on the covers of the national bestseller “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, and Brene Brown’s “The Gift of Imperfection”. Recently, the US Postal Service issued a stamp featuring Wilton’s artwork. Nicholas is the founder of the Art2Life Creativity workshops and classes. This highly effective system of teaching returns authenticity, spontaneity and joy back into the creative process. Nicholas also has established the Creative Visionary Mentoring Program, which offers artistic, business and creative coaching to artists. He speaks and writes extensively on the subject of creativity, purpose and inspiration.

MEDIA
2D and 3D paintings will be accepted. No sculptures, no encaustic, no mixed media.

ENTRY PROCESS
Artists may submit one application. One application allows you to submit up to 6 artworks with appropriate payment of entry fees.

IMAGES TO SUBMIT
Up to 6 images may be uploaded...and a maximum of 6 artworks may be submitted. For optimal juror viewing, submit the highest quality images. For each image file, 1 MB is the minimum size; maximum file size for each still image is 5 MB. If your photo software specifies quality levels instead of pixels (i.e., you are submitting an image directly from a cell phone), choose "actual size" or “very high quality.”

Do not include your name in any of your file titles. Use the artwork title to name the files. For technical questions or assistance with your image files, visit https://www.callforentry.org/image_prep.phtml.

PLEASE NOTE: This call on CAFE is set up to require a minimum of THREE IMAGES (entries). If you wish to enter only one work, please include the same work three times to meet the minimum (you may submit detail images of the same work if you like). If you wish to enter two works, please submit two images of one of the works for a total of three, to meet the minimum. UNLESS YOU ENTER THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THREE IMAGES, CAFE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR ENTRY. THIS IS BECAUSE CAFE IS NOT SET UP TO ACCEPT A MINIMUM OF ONE IMAGE WHILE ALSO PERMITTING UP TO THREE IMAGES TO BE ENTERED FOR THE MINIMUM ENTRY FEE OF $35. If you have questions about this, please contact me at jean@artsbenicia.org

CONCEPT STATEMENT, OPTIONAL
A brief explanation describing your concept to the juror may be submitted during the application process. This statement will be seen by the juror. Omit your name from this statement. This is not your artist statement which can be submitted upon invitation to the exhibition.

FEES AND PAYMENT
Entry fee is $35 (or $25 for current Arts Benicia members; selected at checkout) for up to 3 artworks; an additional $5 fee is required for any additional entries, up to a maximum of 6. For example, to submit 5 entries, a non-member artist will pay $35 for the first three entries, plus an additional $10 ($5 each for two additional), for a total of $45.
Fee may be paid through CaFE using a credit card or Paypal.

Entry fees are not refundable for any reason, in whole or in part. Arts Benicia members receive a discount on the entry fee, by selecting member at checkout. To review other benefits of becoming an Arts Benicia member, including NARM benefits, or to join online before submitting your entry, visit artsbenicia.org.

NOTIFICATION OF JURY RESULTS
The deadline is September 17, at 10:59 PM, PDT. An email will be sent via CaFE to all submitting artists by September 30 with jury results. Additionally, the results will be available in CaFE artist accounts after September 30. Arts Benicia will produce and distribute promotional materials in digital formats and make them available to exhibiting artists at no cost.

CONTRACT
All artists with accepted artwork must provide a signed exhibition contract to participate.

DELIVERY AND SHIPPING DETAILS
Artists must be able to deliver or pick up your work, or have someone else do it for you, on the designated dates. Exceptions for late delivery cannot be made. Late pick ups will be charged fees for storage and retrieval of the artwork. Walk-in delivery is October 29-30 only.  Note that we cannot store packing materials of hand-delivered work; take packing materials with you and bring them back when you pick up your work at the end of the exhibition. Artists shipping work to Arts Benicia must purchase a return shipping label. This is most easily accomplished at the time you purchase your outgoing shipping. Enclose the pre-paid label inside your package or crate or email it to jean@artsbenicia.org. We cannot access individual shipping accounts.

PREPARATION
All artwork must be clean, fully dry, and in good repair. Arts Benicia reserves the right to decline any artwork that does not meet the preparation standards or is otherwise unsuitable for exhibition. Examine your artwork for cleanliness under good lighting.

If your artwork is not legibly signed, secure a label to the back or bottom with your name and telephone number. If special installation instructions are required, include them in your delivery or shipment.

Work intended for hanging must arrive ready to hang, with a mechanism adequate and appropriate for the dimensions and weight, using D-rings and wire, or cleats for heavy work. No sawtooth hangers are allowed. Stretched canvas must not have exposed staples. If your artwork requires an exception with regard to hanging mechanisms, please contact celeste@artsbenicia.org before submission to discuss the options.

ART SALES
Artwork must be available and for sale. Arts Benicia will retain 40% of art sales during this exhibition and mail a check to the Artist at the postal address the Artist provides above, in the amount equal to 60% of the sales price declared by the Artist in this contract or CaFE application (and either confirmed or amended on the Inventory Form, after selection to the exhibition), within 30 days of the exhibition closing date. The Artist agrees Arts Benicia is not responsible for any commission, division of sales, or financial obligation between the Artist and any other gallery, organization, or person. Arts Benicia handles all art sales, including sales tax.

ARTIST STATEMENT
Selected artists juried into the exhibition will be asked to submit their bio, artist statement, and resume, to be made available within the gallery. These materials are not required until after artist selection into the exhibition.

GALLERY HOURS
Gallery hours will be announced a month prior to the exhibition.

CONTACTING ARTS BENICIA
The Arts Benicia staff work remotely from their homes and will respond to emails and phone messages. 
Phone: 707-747-0131
Email: jean@artsbenicia.org

ABOUT ARTS BENICIA
Arts Benicia is a community-based non-profit organization offering diverse and relevant exhibitions in its gallery and at other venues in Benicia, and provides engaging public programs, creative workshops for adults, and inspiring youth arts educational programming. Located in the historic Benicia Arsenal, Arts Benicia has been a vital part of the Bay Area regional art scene for over 34 years, supporting artistic development and enriching the larger community.

POLICIES
Arts Benicia has a history of selling artworks at every exhibition. Upon sale, a check and purchaser information will be mailed to the artist within 30 days after exhibition closure, to the address provided in the Exhibition and Consignment Agreement. Artists receive 60% on the sale of their work. Arts Benicia, a non-profit organization, receives 40%. Arts Benicia also bears all the sales transaction fees and collects and reports sales tax on artwork sales.

Entry fees are not refundable. Only use the member entry price if you are a current member, otherwise your entry will not be juried.

RELEASES AND WARRANTIES
Artists agree to release Arts Benicia for damages in shipping or delivery. Artworks are insured while they are at the gallery. Our gallery includes a fire suppression system, a security alarm system, and a security camera system.

 

Application Requirements

Eligibility Criteria