Call for Work: Deadline 23 October 2017

SYMBOLIC "Symbolic" is a juried visual art exhibition that will feature artworks depicting, incorporating or otherwise inspired by symbols; where symbolism itself is the subject matter and/or an expressive means to address other subjects. All interpretations of this theme are welcome. Artworks in all media, techniques and styles are encouraged. Open to artists 21+ in the St. Louis, MO region. EXHIBITION SPACE & DATES Art Saint Louis Gallery in downtown St. Louis, MO. Exhibition dates: January 13-February 14, 2018. Free reception on Saturday, January 13, 2018, 6-8 p.m. ELIGIBILITY Open to artists 21 years of age and older living in the St. Louis, Missouri region and surrounding 200-mile radius*. Artist also must be resident of the St. Louis region/200-mile radius when show begins (January 13) in order to submit work & participate, if selected for exhibition. *ONLY artists from the St. Louis region may enter exhibit--if you live further than 200 miles, we appreciate your interest, but you are not eligible. ENTRY DEADLINE The deadline to submit works for this exhibit is Monday, October 23, 2017 (11:59 p.m. MST).   OUR JURORS Artist Cheri Hoffman lives & works in St. Louis. Her mixed media artworks have been exhibited and collected regionally & nationally. Terrence Dempsey, S.J. is the Founding Director of the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art (MOCRA) and is the May O'Rourke Jay Endowed Chair in Art History, Saint Louis University.  AWARDS Awards of Excellence will be selected by the Jurors for this exhibit and include (1) $250 Best of Show Award of Excellence and (4) non-cash Awards of Excellence. All five Award recipients will then be eligible for our "Honor Awards 2019" ten-artist curated exhibit presented at Art Saint Louis, June 15-July 18, 2019. "Honor Awards 2019" Curator: Jessica Mannisi, independent curator, St. Louis, MO. Jessica previously served as Assistant Curator, Schmidt Art Center, Belleville, IL from 2008-2017. ENTRY FORM/APPLICATION Entries for this exhibition are accepted online only at https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4644    ABOUT THE ONLINE ENTRY PROCESS The online entry & image upload process does require time, depending on your advance preparedness and image sizes, so please allow yourself adequate time when applying for & submitting your work to this exhibit. Advance registration prior to entry deadline date and image uploads to a Portfolio are highly recommended. There is no fee to register to use the CallforEntry process, but there is an entry fee to register for our exhibit (payable at the end of the whole process for our particular entry). ABOUT ART SAINT LOUIS Located on the ground floor of the Park Pacific building at 1223 Pine Street in downtown St. Louis, Missouri, Art Saint Louis is home to one of the most popular and frequently visited exhibition spaces in the St. Louis region.  SPECIFICATIONS Limit THREE (3) original artworks in all media, styles, themes, and techniques. Artwork must be completed between 2014-2017.     Works not exhibited in any juried exhibit in St. Louis region during 6 months prior to exhibit dates. Works not previously exhibited in any exhibit in Art Saint Louis Gallery. NO ceiling installed work, this includes installation works. NO artworks that sit directly on Gallery floor. 2-d works must be framed or, if not framed, pre-approved presentation. Works on canvas may be gallery-wrapped, strip-framed or framed. Size limits: Final installation size on all 2-d and/or wall-displayed/hung work not to exceed 6' (72") WIDE or 7' (84") HIGH/TALL, this includes frame. Weight limit: 2-d works not to exceed 40 lbs. Larger sculptures, oversized 2-d work or installation works must be installed by artist under direction of Art Saint Louis Artistic Director. We are only able to exhibit pedestal-displayed or wall-hung sculpture--no ceiling installed work and no artworks that sit directly on the Gallery floor. We have a limited number of standard sized pedestals (painted white) & will gladly provide those for display of 3-d work. However, if your 3-d artwork is odd-sized, excessively heavy, or requires a very specific sized pedestal or platform, plan on providing that pedestal or platform yourself, please. 3-d works that are extremely fragile, very small, that have a very small bottom/base, are unstable, or do not sit flat on a pedestal are NOT considered. NO works that are nailed, pinned, tacked, taped, velcroed, painted on, glued, adhered, or affixed directly to/on Gallery walls. Art Saint Louis uses traditional hanging hardware (hooks/nails) to hang artworks from their wires on the back of the pieces- however, we will not nail or tack an artwork directly to a wall, nor will we velcro, glue or use any other substance to directly apply an artwork to the wall. ALL works must hang by/from standard picture hanging hardware. No loose plexi that is clipped or nailed to wall. Artist must provide all equipment necessary to present video or artwork requiring electricity, incl. cords, adapters, DVD player, monitor, etc.; OR Art Saint Louis has one 20" monitor permanently mounted on gallery wall on which selected video artworks can be presented during exhibition. Headphones are provided if audio is a integral to artwork. JURYING & IMAGE REQUIREMENTS Judging is done by JPEGs online only at CallForEntry.org. LIMIT: 5 artworks. The image limit reads 10, and this allows for either one detail or one alternate view per artwork. Please do not exceed 5 artworks total or you will be disqualified. To repeat: limit 2 JPEGs per artwork: 1 full view is required and you may also submit (not required) either 1 detail OR 1 alternate view. IMPORTANT: IF you submit more than 2 images per artwork, the Jurors will NOT be shown your additional images. Any more than 2 images per artwork is not permitted and all additional images will be moved to the "withdrawn" category. NOTE: Multi-paneled artworks equal one artwork, as long as they are presented as one artwork and the total size of the artwork does not exceed our size limit rules. An artwork that is a diptych (2 panels) = one artwork; a triptych (3 panels) = one artwork, and so on. Please photograph the overall artwork and only be sure to include one detail/close-up view. if you submit images of all 3 panels and a full view of your triptych, you have exceeded your image limit. Please make sure that the digital images of your artworks are: In focus. Cropped to feature only your artwork. Free of any watermarks or name imprint. Free of a time-date stamp. Please photograph your 2-d work before you have it professionally framed. If the only image you have of your artwork is of the work framed, please use image editing software to crop the frame out of the image. Your artwork is what will be judged, not the frame.  Upload options for image files: File format: JPEG only. File dimensions: No smaller than 1920 pixels on the longest size. File resolution: 72 ppi/dpi (standard web resolution). File size: 5MB maximum. Upload options for video files: File formats: 3GP, WMV, AVI, MOV, ASF, MPG, MP4, M2T, MKV, M2TS. Resolution: minimum 620x480; max. 1920x1080. Aspect ratio: 4:3 or 16:9. Bit rate: recommended above 240 kbps. Frame rate: minimum 12 fps, recommended 30 fps. The frame rate of the original video should be maintained without re-sampling. In particular, pulldown and other frame-rate re-sampling techniques are strongly discouraged. Codec: h.264, h.263, mpeg-1, mpeg-2, mpeg-4, Windows Media Video, and motion jpeg mpeg-1 muxed, Apple Lossless Container: 3gp, asf, avi, mov, mpeg, mpeg-2, mp4, ogg Video file size: 100 MB maximum. IMPORTANT: Submissions that do not comply with rules of entry will not be presented to the Jurors. Artworks selected for exhibition that are not accurately depicted by JPEGs may be removed from exhibit at Artistic Director's discretion. HOW TO APPLY Click here for a Step-by-Step guide on how to apply to exhibits through CallForEntry.org. You can also watch a short video on How to Apply here. The good folks at CallforEntry.org are better suited to assist you with technical issues with your online entry. For assistance, please contact cafe@westaf.org or 303/629-1166. You can reach CaFÉ's staff during weekday business hours (they are located in Denver). THE JURYING PROCESS The method by which ALL exhibitions are juried at Art Saint Louis is always a fair and blind/anonymous process. What this means is that at no time before or during the jurying process do our Jurors know the names of entering artists. Exhibit Jurors are presented all entrants' JPEGs in an anonymous digital image presentation and the only information provided to them pertains to the artwork and includes the following: artwork title, year, media, dimensions, and method of presentation (displayed on the wall, sits on a pedestal). To repeat: Jurors are never shown the names of any artists entrants during the jurying process. All artworks that you submit for jurying are presented one after the other in the presentation that the jurors view. So, if you are artist #25, your artworks/entries are in the presentation after artist #24 and before artist #26. From the jurying presentation and information provided about the artworks, the jurors make their selections for the final exhibit. Artwork selection decisions are in part based on a set of specific jurying instructions & criteria relating to the theme of the exhibit as well as specific conditions & rules of the Gallery. This is a FAIR jurying process. Jurors often do not even see names for selected artists until they arrive to the Gallery to view the final exhibit on the Gallery walls, months after an exhibit has been juried. SALES & INSURANCE All artworks must either have a sale price or be marked Not for Sale (NFS). No works marked POR (price on request) will be accepted. Artist's sale prices listed with original entry submitted for jurying may not be changed after entry deadline. All sales are through Art Saint Louis with 30% donation/commission on work sold to ASL and 70% to artist. Sale price includes Art Saint Louis' commission. Artist responsible for delivery of sold work to buyer at end of exhibit. Artworks are insured at 50% of retail value during exhibit. Artist responsible for work in transit to/from ASL.  FRAMING & FINAL PRESENTATION All work selected for exhibit must be delivered to Gallery ready to install. All rules listed in "Specifications" category also apply here. 2-d work must be framed & equipped with hanging wire stretched across back of artwork. NO sawtooth hangers, clip-style frames or keyhole mounts. French Cleat mounts okay. Works on canvas may be gallery-wrapped, strip-framed or framed. 2-d works must be framed or, if not framed, pre-approved presentation. NO works that are nailed, pinned, tacked, taped, velcroed, painted on, glued, adhered, or affixed directly to/on Gallery walls. No loose plexi that is clipped or nailed to wall. Oversized, heavy, or installation work must be installed by artist under direction of Artistic Director. Artist must provide all equipment necessary to present video or artwork requiring electricity, incl. cords, adapters, DVD player, monitor, etc.; OR Art Saint Louis has one 20" monitor permanently mounted on gallery wall on which selected video artworks can be presented during exhibition. Headphones are provided if audio is a integral to artwork. Artworks requiring electricity: Artist must provide all cords, adapters, cord protectors & equipment required to present work. Specific installation requirements must be resolved in advance with directions/devices provided by artist. Art Saint Louis reserves the right to install accepted works in a manner deemed necessary for a well-designed exhibition or for security purposes. ENTRY FEE Entry fee is non-refundable. Artist may submit up to 3 artworks for the one fee. $35 Non- member entry fee; OR $20/Art Saint Louis member* entry fee. Fee payable by credit card through https://www.callforentry.org or by check to Art Saint Louis, 1223 Pine St., St. Louis, MO 63103.   ENTRY FEE SCHOLARSHIP UNDERWRITING To provide as much opportunity as possible for artists at work in our region, Art Saint Louis is pleased to offer scholarship underwriting of entry fees for individuals for whom such entry fees might otherwise be a financial barrier to participation. To be considered for scholarship underwriting, please submit a written request to info@artstlouis.org relaying your request, including the title of the exhibition/Call for Entry ("Symbolic"), and your financial need. A limited number of scholarships are available for each exhibition, and will be awarded by Art Saint Louis on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of Art Saint Louis. Requests for scholarship funds do not guarantee approval or scholarship underwriting. *MEMBERSHIP IN ART SAINT LOUIS Membership in Art Saint Louis is open to all. Membership is not required to have your work considered for or juried into this or any ASL exhibit. Membership does have its benefits, including discounts on entry fees--the reduced Art Saint Louis member entry fee for this show is $20 and the non-member fee is $35. Benefits of membership discounts on entry fees to juried exhibits, include a weekly e-newsletter, a Membership & Resource Directory, access to a Members Only area of our website, 10% discount on all art purchases from the ASL Gallery, 10% discounts at our Catalyst Coffee Bar, and more. To download a Membership brochure and join Art Saint Louis today, visit the Art Saint Louis website (PayPal accepted). As an Art Saint Louis member, you can take advantage of the reduced member entry fee for this & every exhibit. Entry fee payment is a the very end of the entry application process and there are simply two choices: non-member or member. DIRECT LINK TO ONLINE ENTRY The direct link to the online entry is here: https://www.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=4644 VOLUNTEERING As a non-profit artists' organization, Art Saint Louis relies on volunteer support to help present our exhibitions. All exhibiting artists are required to volunteer 4 hours per artwork selected of time to the production of this exhibit; artists may contribute food or goods for the opening reception (value $20/per artwork), help out in the Gallery, or may buy-out volunteer time at $5/hour or $20/per artwork. Volunteer sign-up upon delivery of accepted artworks for exhibit. Cash, contributions of goods, or in-kind services are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. PUBLICITY Art Saint Louis reserves the right to photograph all exhibited works for web use and publicity purposes. Art Saint Louis reserves the right to use digital images submitted for jurying for publicity of exhibition including but not limited to email, web use and social media. Accepted artists will be required to send high resolution JPEGs of accepted artworks to Art Saint Louis for exhibition records/paperwork and publicity.  DELIVERY of ACCEPTED WORKS FOR EXHIBIT   and PICK-UP of EXHIBITED WORKS at END OF EXHIBIT Artworks juried into exhibit are to be hand-delivered to Art Saint Louis Gallery on either Friday, December 22, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or Saturday, December 23, 2017, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. or again December 26 through December 29, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or Saturday, December 30, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Exhibited artworks are to be picked-up at the end of the show on Thursday, February 15, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Friday, February 16, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., or Saturday, February 17, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Exhibited works may not be removed from ASL prior to 9 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2018. ALL exhibited works must be removed from Gallery by 3:45 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018. LEGAL Having submitted artworks for jurying & having paid the entry fee, artist (1) accepts all conditions listed in the aforementioned rules of entry/exhibit prospectus; (2) represents, warrants and covenants that artist is not infringing on any proprietary right, copyright, patent right or any other right of any third party, and artist will indemnify Art Saint Louis and its agents, employees, affiliates, licensors, and business partners harmless from and against any and all costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including attorneys' fees)incurred in relation to, arising from, or for the purpose of avoiding, any claim or demand from a third party that the submission, ownership, display, sale or the presentation of your artworks violate any applicable law or regulation, or the rights of any third party. This is legal & binding. Accepted artworks may not be substituted and prices may not be changed once submitted for jurying. PRESENTER & SPONSORS  This exhibit is presented by Art Saint Louis and is supported with funding from Missouri Arts Council and Regional Arts Commission.    EXHIBIT or ART SAINT LOUIS QUESTIONS? Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Artistic Director, Art Saint Louis, robin@artstlouis.org or 314/241-4810 (2#), Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE or HAVE ONLINE APPLICATION QUESTIONS? If this is your first time using this online application process, it's in your best interest to register (free) and upload your images into an image Portfolio on CallforEntry.org sooner rather than later, just in case you face any challenges or require assistance. That way, when you do want to submit your works for our entry, you will be ready to go and the process will run smoothly--depending on your computer and internet service.   IF you require assistance and are having technical challenges with the online application process, uploading images or any other issue, there is a HELP page you can visit for troubleshooting. Or, the good people at CallforEntry.org (also referred to as CaFÉ) are available Monday through Friday during business hours only and can be reached by email at cafe@westaf.org or 303/629-1166.

SYMBOLIC E X H I B I T   C A L E N D A R DEADLINE for entry: Monday, October 23, 2017, 11:59 p.m. MST  Jurying Notifications: Jury results will be emailed to ALL entering artists by Friday, November 20, 2017. Accepted works delivered to Art Saint Louis: Friday, December 22, 2017, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or Saturday, December 23, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. or Tuesday, December 26 through Friday, December 29, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or Saturday, December 30, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Install exhibit: Wednesday, January 3, 2018, 5-7 p.m. Exhibition Dates: January 13-February 14, 2018 FREE Opening Reception: Saturday, January 13, 6-8 p.m. Pick-up exhibited works: Thursday, February 15 & Friday, February 16, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. or Saturday, February 16, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.   Questions? Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff, Artistic Director, Art Saint Louis, Weekdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 314/241-4810, 2# or  robin@artstlouis.org