Please read all the rules and terms before applying. Submit images and details as needed for no more than 4 works. Submitting an entry does not guarantee inclusion in the gallery.
Digital Entry: Digital image files must conform to the requirements as listed on the CaFE site. Please supply the title, media, and dimensions of your entries. Incomplete entries will not be juried. Accepted works that differ dramatically from the submitted images or information may be refused at the discretion of The Contemporary Staff. Please make sure your entry accurately reflects your artwork(s).
All local, regional, and national artists, professional and amateur, and multiple 2D art mediums will be considered for this juried show.
Only original work of the artist’s own design, completed within the last 2 years should be entered.
Only work easily handled by two people will be accepted.
Art Sales: All accepted work is eligible for sale. The Contemporary commission is 35%. This must be included in the purchase price. Work offered for sale will be sold as exhibited. Price on Requests (PORs) will not be accepted.
Work must be on view the entire duration of the exhibition.
Delivery or Shipping of Accepted Entries: Works accepted into The Contemporary must be received no later than 4:00 pm CST, by January 10th, 2022.
Entries may be hand delivered or earlier by special arrangement. Works may be shipped via UPS or FedEx and must be sent with return postage and return mailing labels.
Shipping Address:
The Contemporary at Northern Waters Resort
Attention: Kristina Moschetti
N5384 US Highway 45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
Any works requiring special installation must be prearranged. Please email Kristina at Kristina.jandron@lvd-nsn.gov or call at 906-358-4226 x7569.
Insurance of works in transit is the sole responsibility of the artist. The Contemporary will not accept works damaged in transit.
Please attach identification labels securely on the back, upper left corner of two-dimensional artworks.
The Contemporary staff will return shipped artworks in the packaging materials they arrived in. Return of shipped artwork will begin Monday, February 7th, 2022.
To arrange in-person pick up, please contact Kristina at 906-358-4226 x7569.
Due to limited storage, prompt pickup is required. Please call if you must make special pickup arrangements.
Written authorization, along with the notification email, is required for The Contemporary to release work to anyone other than the artist. Shipment costs are the responsibility of the artist.
Entry Fee: A maximum of 4 works may be submitted. The fee is $35 for the first entry and $10 for each additional entry.
The Contemporary reserves the right to refuse any work that in inappropriate, framed inadequately, or misrepresented by entry image.
All wall hung works must be framed with proper hanging devices (wires and/or “D”-rings) attached. Please note “top” where necessary. No clip frames are permitted.
For Questions, please call 906-358-4226 x7569.
ENTRY FEES (Non-refundable Application Fees): First image for $35; each additional image is $10. A maximum of four images may be submitted for consideration. 1. THE CONTEMPORARY will exhibit the artwork/s in an exhibition at THE CONTEMPORARY, located in Watersmeet, Michigan. 2. The artwork(s) exhibited and/or represented by THE CONTEMPORARY, pursuant to this Agreement, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ARTWORK” and refers to those artworks submitted by ARTIST to The CONTEMPORARY GALLERY and accepted by THE CONTEMPORARY for exhibition. 3. In exchange for THE CONTEMPORARY’S exhibition of ARTIST’S Work, ARTIST grants THE CONTEMPORARY the right to represent ARTIST in the sale of the “ARTWORK” by THE CONTEMPORARY at NORTHERN WATERS CASINO RESORT. 4. COMMISSION: The following commission/payment terms will apply to each subject “ARTWORK” sold by THE CONTEMPORARY: 65% (payment to ARTIST), 35% (commission to THE CONTEMPORARY). 5. THE CONTEMPORARY reserves the right to determine the terms of payment (cash, bank card, deferred or installment) on sale of Art. For cash or bank card sale, the Gallery shall pay the Artist all proceeds due the Artist within thirty-one (31) days of sale. 6. ARTISTS outside the United States are responsible for any exchange rate charges or bank transfer charges. Please price works accordingly. 7. ARTIST retains ownership of all “ARTWORK” represented by THE CONTEMPORARY until such “ARTWORK” is sold, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or otherwise. ARTIST retains copyright to all consigned artwork in perpetuity, as governed by law. THE CONTEMPORARY shall take steps necessary to ensure that the Artist's notice of copyright is protected and included in all documentation. 8. Retail sales price for each “ARTWORK” will be established by the ARTIST. ARTIST is to include gallery commission in the price listed. Please do not change prices without speaking to the management directly. Consider your price carefully as it is difficult for us to change it – choose your price thoughtfully. 9. THE CONTEMPORARY will exert all reasonable efforts to close sales of represented “ARTWORK”. ARTIST agrees to provide THE CONTEMPORARY, in a timely fashion and upon request, with any necessary documents or information in support of sales. 10. PROMOTION: All entrants grant THE CONTEMPORARY the right to use or publish images of their work to promote the art exhibits, future call for entries, videos, or the art gallery. Selected entries may be included in our online gallery, on our Facebook page, Instagram, Google+ page, ArtSlant Page, FLKR, blog or other social media sites for the purpose of promoting artist and shows. Artist understands that his/her artwork may be photographed for promotional or other purposes. 11. MODIFICATIONS: All modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by BOTH parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between THE CONTEMPORARY and ARTIST. 12. THE CONTEMPORARY is not responsible for any damage, breakage, need for replacement or cost associated with any event that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but THE CONTEMPORARY assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody, or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance. PLEASE PACK TO ASSURE YOUR PIECE IS PROTECTED – THE CONTEMPORARY and NORTHERN WATERS CASINO RESORT IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE THAT OCCURS DURING SHIPPING TO GALLERY OR RETURN BACK TO ARTIST!!! 13. SHIPPING YOUR WORK: If works are accepted to the brick and mortar show you will be notified. All artists will have at least one work accepted to the online show. 14. Any work left at THE CONTEMPORARY 7 days after the close of the exhibition will be subject to a $5.00 per day storage fee. Any work left at THE CONTEMPORARY for more than 14 days is subject to sale or disposal without notification or recourse. Please be aware of when the show finishes and make sure we have your return label. 15. This agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. Artist and The Contemporary further agree that any action brought to enforce any right or obligation under this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. 16. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a waiver of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, The Contemporary Art Gallery, Northern Waters Casino Resort or any employee or agents of the Resort-Casino or Art Gallery’s sovereign immunity from suit.