Thursday, October 27, 2011

Call for Work: Deadline 30 October 2011

The $100 Show
Call for Art — "The $100 Show"

The Soulard Art Market (SAM) and Contemporary Gallery is calling for submissions to "The $100 Show," a juried exhibition of any medium priced at $100 (or less) for the holiday season. "The $100 Show" runs from November 11, 2011, through January 6, 2012, and each artist may submit up to three original works. Artwork displayed in prior years may not be submitted.

Exhibition Theme: "The $100 Show" features any medium of artwork which would make great gifts for the holidays. For this show, the work may be purchased immediately and taken home.

Submission Guidelines:
- No more than 3 Pieces of work to be juried.
- Framed 2D artwork must be ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers). Wire should be attached.
- Unframed "gallery wrapped" canvasses are acceptable.
- Sculpture should be no larger than 6 feet. Artists may need to provide their own pedestals.
- All artwork for consideration MUST be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.
- File size for each work cannot exceed 500kb and must be attached in jpg (jpeg) format.
- File Name should be named as such: Artists Name_Artwork title_Dimensions.jpg
Example of File Name: (John Smith_Artwork 1_16x20.jpg).
- Late entries after the closing date of submission will NOT be accepted, no exceptions.
- Artists must be willing to have their artwork filmed or included in any press releases, articles, or other publications as seen fit by the show curators.

Visit our website and use our submission form to enter your work into the show: www.SoulardArtMarket.org Go to OPEN CALLS and click SUBMISSION FORM.

Note: if you receive an "error" message immediately after you submit, it probably went through. You will receive a confirmation of receipt from us within 24 hours, if you don't receive that, then resubmit.

Dates:
Electronic submissions by Sunday, October 30, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.
Electronic accepted artist notification by Monday, October 31, 2011.
If accepted, drop off: Saturday and Sunday, November 5 & 6, 12:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Opening reception:. Friday, November 11, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Pick up: Saturday and Sunday, January 7 & 8, 2012, 12:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Submission is FREE! Accepted artists must submit an operational costs' fee of $30. There will be no commission; artists will retain 100% of sales. We look forward to seeing your art in the upcoming exhibition.

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