Call for Work: Deadline 6 August 2011
CALL FOR ENTRY
"Sustainability and the Built Environment of the St. Louis Region" is an examination of where we stand, as a culture of consumption, and where we may be headed in the future. Focus on sustainability efforts and opportunities of the St. Louis regional built environment. Seek examples of work illustrating the biggest consumers and best conservationists. The artist's or designer's statement should explain the societal impact of the submission's subject matter.
Artists, designers, architects, creators and design firms are invited to submit work in various media (including photography, three dimensional design, slides, video/film/digital, drawings, etc.) and are encouraged to consider many aspects of the theme.
The U.S. Green Building Council Chapter and the Missouri Gateway Chapter are sponsors of this exhibition.
EXHIBITION JUROR: Chris Jordan For more information, please visit www.chrisjordan.com.
***CD SUBMISSIONS DUE***
August 6, 2011 @ 5pm
***OPENING RECEPTION***
Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm
***EXHIBITION ON VIEW***
November 11, 2011 to January 6, 2012
***EXHIBITION TIMELINE***
August 6: CD Submissions Due
August 19: Artists notified by this date
October 28: Accepted work must be received by the St. Louis Artists' Guild by this date
November 11: Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm
January 6: Exhibit closes
Beginning January 8, artists may retrieve work during gallery hours, Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 4pm. Shipped work will be returned within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. All correspondence concerning acceptance or non-acceptance of the artwork will be done via email.
***ENTRY FEES***
Members of the St. Louis Artists' Guild may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $7 per piece. Non-members of the St. Louis Artists' Guild may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $30. Make check payable to the St. Louis Artists' Guild.
***COMMISSIONS***
Sales are encouraged. The St. Louis Artists' Guild retains a 35% commission on all works sold from this exhibition.
***ENTRY PROCEDURES***
Each artist may submit up to three entries. Submissions should be 150 dpi jpeg images on a CD, image proportions maximum 5"x7".
Label as follows: Lastname_Firstname_1.jpg, etc.
3D artwork: 3 views of the work may be submitted. Label as follows: Lastname_Firstname_1A.jpg, and B and C accordingly.
Include a corresponding typed and printed image list with title, media, dimensions, price, and year for each piece.
Write name, phone number, and email address on CD. CDs will not be returned. The St. Louis Artists' Guild is not responsible for the loss or damage of any submitted materials.
***SHIPPING***
Artists are responsible for the shipping of artwork to and from the St. Louis Artists' Guild, Two Oak Knoll Park, Clayton MO 63105.
***REQUIREMENTS***
• Artist must be at least 18 year of age
• Up to three entries may be submitted
• Originals (not copied from other artwork)
• Not shown previously in the St. Louis Artists' Guild's galleries
• Works should be priced and marked for sale or not for sale (NFS)
• 2D: Shall not exceed image size of 72"h x 84"w and 30 lbs. Diptychs and triptychs which exceed maximum size limitations will be considered as two or three entries depending on total size.
• Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes. No saw tooth hangers. No clip frames.
• Canvases must be gallery wrapped.
• 3-D: Must not exceed 85"h x 35"w x 50"d and 100 lbs.
• Installations will be considered with detailed instructions
The St. Louis Artists' Guild has the right to reject any work that is unstable, unusually fragile, or does not meet the above requirements.
Prospectus and entry form available for download on the St. Louis Artists' Guild's website: http://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/new/sustain
Please direct any questions about the exhibition or entry requirements to Gallery Director Gina Alvarez (phone: 314.727.6266; email: galvarez@stlouisartistsguild.org).
St. Louis Artists' Guild
"125 years of excellence in the arts"
Two Oak Knoll Park
Clayton MO 63105
314.727.6266
www.stlouisartistsguild.org
www.facebook.com/stlouisartistsguild
"Sustainability and the Built Environment of the St. Louis Region" is an examination of where we stand, as a culture of consumption, and where we may be headed in the future. Focus on sustainability efforts and opportunities of the St. Louis regional built environment. Seek examples of work illustrating the biggest consumers and best conservationists. The artist's or designer's statement should explain the societal impact of the submission's subject matter.
Artists, designers, architects, creators and design firms are invited to submit work in various media (including photography, three dimensional design, slides, video/film/digital, drawings, etc.) and are encouraged to consider many aspects of the theme.
The U.S. Green Building Council Chapter and the Missouri Gateway Chapter are sponsors of this exhibition.
EXHIBITION JUROR: Chris Jordan For more information, please visit www.chrisjordan.com.
***CD SUBMISSIONS DUE***
August 6, 2011 @ 5pm
***OPENING RECEPTION***
Friday, November 11, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm
***EXHIBITION ON VIEW***
November 11, 2011 to January 6, 2012
***EXHIBITION TIMELINE***
August 6: CD Submissions Due
August 19: Artists notified by this date
October 28: Accepted work must be received by the St. Louis Artists' Guild by this date
November 11: Opening Reception from 6pm to 8pm
January 6: Exhibit closes
Beginning January 8, artists may retrieve work during gallery hours, Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 4pm. Shipped work will be returned within 30 days of the end of the exhibition. All correspondence concerning acceptance or non-acceptance of the artwork will be done via email.
***ENTRY FEES***
Members of the St. Louis Artists' Guild may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $7 per piece. Non-members of the St. Louis Artists' Guild may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $30. Make check payable to the St. Louis Artists' Guild.
***COMMISSIONS***
Sales are encouraged. The St. Louis Artists' Guild retains a 35% commission on all works sold from this exhibition.
***ENTRY PROCEDURES***
Each artist may submit up to three entries. Submissions should be 150 dpi jpeg images on a CD, image proportions maximum 5"x7".
Label as follows: Lastname_Firstname_1.jpg, etc.
3D artwork: 3 views of the work may be submitted. Label as follows: Lastname_Firstname_1A.jpg, and B and C accordingly.
Include a corresponding typed and printed image list with title, media, dimensions, price, and year for each piece.
Write name, phone number, and email address on CD. CDs will not be returned. The St. Louis Artists' Guild is not responsible for the loss or damage of any submitted materials.
***SHIPPING***
Artists are responsible for the shipping of artwork to and from the St. Louis Artists' Guild, Two Oak Knoll Park, Clayton MO 63105.
***REQUIREMENTS***
• Artist must be at least 18 year of age
• Up to three entries may be submitted
• Originals (not copied from other artwork)
• Not shown previously in the St. Louis Artists' Guild's galleries
• Works should be priced and marked for sale or not for sale (NFS)
• 2D: Shall not exceed image size of 72"h x 84"w and 30 lbs. Diptychs and triptychs which exceed maximum size limitations will be considered as two or three entries depending on total size.
• Hanging work should have wire and screw eyes. No saw tooth hangers. No clip frames.
• Canvases must be gallery wrapped.
• 3-D: Must not exceed 85"h x 35"w x 50"d and 100 lbs.
• Installations will be considered with detailed instructions
The St. Louis Artists' Guild has the right to reject any work that is unstable, unusually fragile, or does not meet the above requirements.
Prospectus and entry form available for download on the St. Louis Artists' Guild's website: http://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/new/sustain
Please direct any questions about the exhibition or entry requirements to Gallery Director Gina Alvarez (phone: 314.727.6266; email: galvarez@stlouisartistsguild.org).
St. Louis Artists' Guild
"125 years of excellence in the arts"
Two Oak Knoll Park
Clayton MO 63105
314.727.6266
www.stlouisartistsguild.org
www.facebook.com/stlouisartistsguild
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