Monday, March 02, 2009

Call for Work: Deadline 24 April 2009

Call for Art --- "The Next Generation of Artists"

The Soulard Art Market (SAM) and Contemporary Gallery is calling for submissions to "The Next Generation of Artists", a juried exhibition of student artists from May 8, 2009 through June 6, 2009. Prizes will be awarded by select businesses such as Art Mart, Third Degree Glass, and more!

Exhibition runs from May 8 – June 6, 2009, with opening receptions Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, from 7pm to 10pm.

Soulard Art Market is looking to represent talented student artists in our Contemporary Art Gallery, Artists must be between the ages of 14-19. We will be asking for proof with a student I.D. at the time of drop-off. Each artist may submit up to two original works. We accept most media (Sorry, NO video or ceiling-suspended artwork). Artwork displayed last year may not be submitted.

Theme(s) of the Event – Students may select one (1) of the below themes for their submission pieces.
1/ My Best Work
2/ Inspirations from Spring
3/ Passions – What are you passionate about?
4/ Portraits – Self, another person, or animal
5/ A topic related to a poem

Submission Guidelines:
- No more than 2 Pieces of work to be juried.
- Sculpture should be no larger than: Height: 10 sq ft (Height: 6ft, Width: 2ft.)
-Sculpture must have a stand or be displayable on a 10" deep windowsill.
- Framed 2D artwork must be ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
- Artwork must be presentable and must have wire already attached.
- All artwork for consideration MUST be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.
- Accompanying e-mail must include title/ media/measurements, contact e-mail address, and phone number.
- File size for each work cannot exceed 500kb and must be attached in jpg (jpeg) format.
- Website address submissions will NOT be accepted.
- File Name should be named as such: Artists Name_Name of Piece_Dimensions.jpg
Example of File Name: (John Smith_title of piece1_16x20.jpg)
- Media submitted should NOT include Video or Ceiling-Suspended Work, and will NOT be accepted.
- Late entries after the closing date of submission will NOT be accepted, no exceptions.

Send e-mail and JPEG/JPG(s) to jury@soulardartmarket.com.
Dates: electronic submissions by Friday, April 24, 11:00 p.m.
If accepted, drop off: Saturday and Sunday, May 2 & 3, noon – 6:00
Receptions: Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9, 7-10 p.m.
Pick up: Saturday, June 6, 3-6 p.m. & Sunday, June 7, noon – 6:00

Submission is FREE! Accepted artists must submit an operational costs' fee of $10. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales. We look forward to seeing your art in the upcoming exhibition.

For more info: http://www.soulardartmarket.com,
e-mail: info@soulardartmarket.com
Soulard Art Market and Contemporary Art Gallery (314-258-4299), 2028 S. 12th St., St. Louis, MO 63104

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