National Call to Artists, Show Knoxville, TN

The Arts & Culture Alliance National Juried Exhibition of 2011
December 12, 2011 – January 27, 2012

The Arts & Culture Alliance’s National Juried Exhibition was developed to provide a forum for artists to compete on a national scale and display their work. Approximately 40-50 traditional and non-traditional works will comprise the exhibition in the main gallery of the Emporium Center in downtown Knoxville. The Emporium is free and open to the public Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Please note: The Emporium will be closed December 26-30 for the holidays.

Juror

Holding both a Bachelor and a Master of Fine Arts degree in media art from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Neely Hyde's professional arts background includes working for art galleries and magazines in New York City, teaching film and art appreciation UT and Roane State and working as the Director of Exhibits and Media Arts for the Association for Visual Arts. Neely is currently serving as the 2011 instructor and visiting artist for the AVA Reel Stories Documentary Project, teaching video classes and workshops, working as a commercial photographer in Chattanooga and exhibiting her fine art photography around the region.

Awards

At least $1,000 in cash awards will be given as designated by the juror, whose decision is final.

Sales & Commission

Every effort is made to promote sales. All exhibited work must be for sale. All sales are handled by the Arts & Culture Alliance. The Alliance assumes that sales tax is included in the price of every piece of artwork. The Artist is responsible for remitting applicable sales tax to the state of Tennessee Sales and Use Tax Department (www.tn.gov/revenue/tntaxes/salesanduse.htm). Sales are permitted as a service to patrons of the Alliance. However, the Alliance cannot guarantee such sales. The receipt of funds from sales, the retention of commissions, and the disbursement of monies to the Artist will be handled by the Alliance. Sold works are to remain in the exhibition until its official closing date and time, unless an alternate arrangement can be reached that is mutually agreeable to the Alliance, the Artist, and the purchaser of the artwork.

Commission to be donated to the Arts & Culture Alliance is as follows:

+ Arts & Culture Alliance members: 25% (20% for cash and check sales).

+ Non-members: 45% (40% for cash and check sales).

Membership information is available at www.knoxalliance.com/join.html.

Eligibility

Works may not have previously exhibited in any Alliance exhibition at the Emporium Center or in any Alliance satellite gallery. Entries must be original works completed within the last two years in the following categories: Painting (oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, digital, and mixed media); Graphic Arts (pencil, charcoal, pen and ink, conte, colored pencil, and printmaking); 3-D (sculpture, ceramic, and fibers); and Photography (color, black and white, digital). The maximum allowed size is 120” x 120” in any direction including frame or stand (must fit through a 60” x 120” doorway). Weight is not to exceed 100 lbs. unless special arrangements are made. Works must be suitably framed/mounted and WIRED (to fit over a 5” wide hook) for installation to match the current hanging system (Walker Display). All 3-D works that do not hang on the wall must be under Plexiglas (exceptions will be made with the permission of the Alliance). The juror reserves the right to disqualify any work not suitably presented or that varies from the submitted image.

Entry Procedure

The nonrefundable entry fee is $40 for up to three works ($25 for Arts & Culture Alliance members). Up to three additional entries may be submitted for $7/each ($5 for members). Diptychs and triptychs are considered one work. Works are juried by digital images only. Each 2-D work may be represented by one digital image, and each 3-D work may be represented by up to three separate digital images: two full views and one detail view.

Send digital images as JPG files (no PowerPoint or slideshow formats) at least 1-3 MB in size (or at least 1600 x 1600 pixels) each, on CD (no DVD); or e-mail entries to sc@knoxalliance.com (no more than 5 MB in size to guarantee delivery of e-mail). If possible, please identify image with artist last name (example: Lastname_Title.jpg). Application form may be faxed to 865-523-7312; entry fees may be paid by check to “Arts & Culture Alliance” or via Visa or Mastercard (5% fee applies) by calling the Alliance at 865-523-7543. CDs will not be returned. Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, October 29, 2011.

Shipment and Delivery

Shipping artwork to and from the exhibit is the responsibility of the artist. All shipped work must be prepaid. A check for return shipping must be received in an amount based on the stated insurance value of the piece. (Please consider that shipping costs increase over time and the return shipping may be more expensive after the duration of the exhibition than the initial shipping cost). Artist may use his/her own shipping company preference and is responsible for scheduling delivery and pick up of work. Works must be shipped in very sturdy cardboard boxes or crates. Up to $50 will be charged for replacement crates and boxes not safe enough to return works. Please be sure to include detailed packing instructions along with shipped pieces. Works must be labeled with title and artist’s name. Late or damaged work is not accepted.

Ship/deliver artwork to: Arts & Culture Alliance

100 South Gay Street, Suite 201

Knoxville, TN 37902

Attn: NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION

(865) 523-7543

Directions to the Emporium can be found at www.theemporiumcenter.com/visit.html

Schedule

Postmark your CD, entry form, and fees by: Saturday, October 29, 2011

Notice of acceptance/rejection mailed: Friday, November 11

Hand delivery dates to Emporium Center: Monday-Tuesday, November 28-29, between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibit opens to the public: Monday, December 12

Reception and Awards Ceremony: “First Friday”, January 6, 2012, 5:00-9:00 PM

Last day of exhibition: Friday, January 27, 2012

Pick-up work (no work is released before end of show): Monday-Tuesday, January 30-31, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shipped works will be crated and ready for pick up by February 10.

For juried entry forms please go to the website at sc@knoxalliance.com

Good luck to all!

Artists Wanted Show at Edward Hopper House NY

CALL FOR ARTISTS

A 40th Anniversary “Year of Edward Hopper” Presentation

Small Matters of Great Importance: Interior/Exterior
Exhibition Dates: September 22 – November 13, 2011

Edward Hopper House Art Center welcomes applicants to its 18th annual Small Matters of Great Importance national juried exhibition, held in two gallery rooms of Edward Hopper’s birthplace and childhood home. The exhibition celebrates small works that make big statements despite their size.

Jurors: Avis Berman & Elizabeth Thompson Colleary
Art historian Avis Berman is the author of “Edward Hopper’s New York” and many other books and articles on American art. She wrote the catalogue essay for Edward Hopper, Prelude: The Nyack Years at Edward Hopper House. Elizabeth Thompson Colleary is a Hopper Scholar and Curator of Edward Hopper, Prelude: The Nyack Years and is currently writing books on Josephine Nivison Hopper and the Hoppers’ two-artist marriage.

Eligibility: Open to all artists 18 and over and all media, including drawing, painting, photography, prints, mixed media, collage, computer art, video, wall relief, and sculpture. Artwork must not exceed 12” x 12” (or 144” square inches) including frame. All work submitted must have been executed within the past two years and not previously shown at Hopper House.

Judging Criteria: In celebration of our 40th Anniversary “Year of Edward Hopper,” the theme for this year’s Small Matters show is “Interior/Exterior.” That interplay is frequently represented in Hopper’s art, whether it is physical spaces or psychological states. As Hopper said “Great art is the outward expression of an inner life in the artist, and this inner life will result in his personal vision of the world.” We are looking for work that explores the interior/exterior relationship in an original way, through whatever means of expression you find relevant.

Selections will be made per artist (rather than individual works of art); so all entries should be cohesive and express a discernable creative sensibility specific to that artist. Selections will be made based on interpretation of theme, technique, and originality.

Submissions: Each artist should submit at least three but no more than five entries. Only online entries submitted through www.onlinejuriedshows.com will be accepted. The submission deadline is August 8, 2011.

Please click on Image Prep in the navigation menu to review how to properly size your images. Your images should be 1920pixels @72dpi on the longest side. It should be a JPEG.

Call Erich Neubert of Online Juried Shows at 949-287-8645 if you need help with the submission process. Artists will be notified of their status via e-mail. Please addinfo@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your Safe Senders List to ensure email notification.

Fees and payment: A non-refundable fee is due upon submission. For Hopper House members: $30 for first THREE entries, $4.00 for each additional entry (maximum five entries total). Non-members: $35.00 for first THREE entries; $5.00 for each additional entry (up to five entries total).

Awards: $500 Award for Excellence plus additional cash and other prizes to be awarded.

Publicity: Entry into this exhibition constitutes artist’s permission to reproduce work for publicity purposes, both in print and digital form.

Liability and Sales: Hopper House will observe every care and precaution, but cannot be responsible for loss or damage of accepted artworks. Accepted artists must contract with Hopper House agreeing to exhibition terms including, but not limited to, installation schedule and liability waiver. Executive Director reserves the right to reject work not satisfactorily represented by the images submitted, not properly framed, or artwork that arrives in a condition not suitable for hanging. Artists are responsible for shipping or delivery. Detailed instructions will be provided after notification. Edward Hopper House shall receive 35% commission on any art sold from the premises.

Calendar:
Submission deadline: August 8, 2011
Notification to artists: August 15, 2011
Delivery of work: September 18, 3-5 pm & September 19, 10 am - 5 pm
Opening reception: September 24, 5-7 pm
Work pickup: November 13, 3-5 pm & November 14, 12-5 pm

Please feel free to contact Hopper House with any questions you may have. Thank you

EDWARD HOPPER HOUSE ART CENTER | 82 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960
845.358.0774 |info@hopperhouse.org | www.edwardhopperhouse.org

SC State Fair Local Winners

The SC State Fair announced the winners of the Juried Fine Art Exhibition. I will list anyone from the professional division that is a top winner in their category and is residing in the greater Columbia SC area. Congratulations! AND THE WINNERS IN THE PROFESSIONAL DIVISION ARE:

NAME CITY AWARD AMOUNT

Virginia Saunders Columbia Best of Show $6500.00

Toni Elkins Columbia 2nd POC $350.

Laura Dickson Lexington 1st DOP $500.

Debra Kelly Irmo 3rd DOP $250.

Joshua Drews Columbia 1st prints $500.

Alicia Leeke Columbia 2nd prints $350.

Lindsay Wiggins Irmo 1st photography $500.

Janet Orselli Columbia 1st Open Media $500.

Janet Kozachek Orangeburg 2nd Open Media $350.

Leslie Pierce Columbia 3rd Open Media $250.

James Young Blythewood 1st Sculpture $500.

Congratulations to all the top winners in every category!

Barbie Mathis Lexington Merit Award $200.

Roy Paschal W Columbia SCSF Merit $175.

Shirley Wright Lexington SCSF Merit $125.

Congratulations!

If you know someone that won an award that is not listed here, it could be it is not among the top awards of the category in the professional division , or I do not know them, or it was a purchase award; which I do not have the published list of p. a. winners.