Foundry Art Centre: Deadline 27 January 2020

The Suffrage Movement was one of the most remarkable non-violent efforts to change social attitudes and institutions in the modern era. This exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which finally ensured an equal right to vote, by investigating the ways in which women's voices affect our contemporary landscape. For more information, visit our website.  Enter your Artwork The Foundry Art Centre is seeking submissions for “Voting Daughters," celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This exhibition calls on artists, regardless of their gender identity, to comment on the ways women's voices affect our contemporary landscape. All media and expressions are welcome for submission. APPLY HERE AWARDS [1] "Going Solo " Exhibition [2] $150 Juror's Choice Awards CALENDAR Call for Entry Opens December 2, 2019 All Entries Due January 27, 2020 Notification of Accepted Work E-mailed February 21 Deadline for Receipt of Shipped Work March 13 Deadline for Hand-Delivered Work March 15 Exhibition Opens March 20, 2020 Exhibition Closes April 24, 2020 Pick-up of Artwork April 26 Artwork Shipped Week of May 4 Opening Reception Friday, March 20, 5:30 - 8pm ELIGIBILITY Open to all artists, 18 years and older, world-wide, both amateur and professional, including alternative and traditional artwork. Questions about eligibility can be sent to exhibitions@foundryartcentre.org. ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS A maximum of 3 entries per artists may be submitted for consideration; all media in 2D & 3D forms will be considered. 2D work must be suitably framed with all hardware necessary attached to hang gallery ready. Larger pieces must be able to enter the gallery through an 84” x 71” doorway. Once installed, work may not exceed 11 feet in height. Any artist with installation or digital works must speak with the Exhibitions Manager to coordinate presentation. Artists may submit entries through the FAC website using the online form, or if there are complications, the artist can email exhibitions@foundryartcentre.org. For emailed entries, include required entry information with each image sent, mirroring the entry form online. Limit to 2 jpegs per artwork: one full view (required), and an optional second alternative or detail view. Submissions that do not comply with these rules will not be presented to the juror. See Exhibitions FAQ for details. ENTRY FEE Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable processing fee of $35. Foundry Art Centre members may submit up to three works for a non-refundable fee of $24. EXHIBITION SPACE The Foundry Art Centre is a dynamic community art center dedicated to the creation and presentation of contemporary visual arts. Our mission is to connect everyday people with the arts through our studio artists, educational classes, special events, and exhibitions. Featuring a state-of-the-art gallery space, the Foundry hosts national and international juried fine art exhibitions and curated traveling exhibitions. ABOUT THE JUROR Judith Mayer is an American artist and illustrator working in Chicago—born and raised in the Midwest, and the daughter of an immigrant. After working at several design firms, she decided 20 years ago to start her own practice where she creates paintings, illustrations, lettering, design and murals. Mayer's work is influenced by her years as a graphic designer and her love for mid-century modern and pop art. PUBLICITY The Foundry Art Centre reserves the right to photograph and reproduce, in color or black and white, all artwork accepted for this exhibition (regardless of copyright) for educational and publicity purposes. SALES, LIABILITY, AND INSURANCE The Foundry Art Centre will retain a 35% commission on all sales directly attributed to the exhibition. All prices include the frame and matte, are set by the artist at the time of entry, and should include 35% commission. The price will remain the same price for the duration of the exhibition. Foundry Art Centre provides standard insurance at 50% of retail on all exhibited works while on premises. Artist is responsible for work in transit. DELIVERY & PICK-UP Accepted works are to be hand-delivered or shipped in reusable crate(s) or carton(s). Included with each work, one 3” x 5” card listing Name, Address, Phone, Title, Media, Dimensions, and Price. Attach card to the back of the 2D work or base of 3D work. Work is shipped at the artist’s expense to the Foundry Art Centre. Accepted artists shipping their work must include a prepaid return label for return shipping. If submitted artwork comes without prepaid label it becomes the property of  the FAC at the close of the exhibition. All hand-delivered work must be picked up at the close of the exhibition or work becomes the property of the FAC to dispose of as it sees fit.  Accepted works must remain for the duration of the exhibition. Hours Tue-Thu 10-8 Fri-Sat 10-5 Sun 12-4  Foundry Art Centre Gallery 520 N. Main Center St. Charles, MO 63301 636-255-0270 http://www.foundryartcentre.org/voting-daughters