"CHAOS" 2016 Arc Gallery National Juried Exhibition
The deadline for submission has ended. Juror Annette Schutz is currently reviewing entries. Arc Gallery will notify all entrants of the results no later than March 15. Best of luck to everyone!
The creative spirit often spins out of control. How does one handle a vortex of senses, impressions and memories and capture the experience in the form of art? Is chaos something you fear, create, or control?
Interpretations could include, but are not limited to: chaos caused by nature such as global warming, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes and floods; sensory overload caused by the constant feed of social media and 24-hour news; the chaos of consumerism and materialism, the chaos of diversity in language, perspectives and religious beliefs; the chaos of war, displacement, overpopulation, hunger and diaspora; and the chaos you cause through subversive, anti-social or outrageous actions.
Arc Gallery is seeking works that depict chaos or cause chaos in the viewer. What does chaos mean to you?
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Annette Schutz, ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Gallerist Annette Schutz co-founded ArtHaus Gallery in 1996 with business partner/gallerist James Bacchi. An award-winning SOMA-based gallery, ArtHaus emphasizes museum-quality works, diverse in subject matter, media and style by noteworthy New York and Bay Area artists. ArtHaus and Gallery Artists have been featured by more than 300 print and electronic media sources including; New York Times, Art in America, Art News, San Francisco Magazine and ABC-TV. Annette was born in South Dakota and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Art History Degree from the University of South Dakota. www.arthaus-sf.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 7 - June 25, 2016
CHAOS OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, May 7th 7-9PM
CHAOS ARTIST TALK & CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 25th, 1-3PM
GALLERY & ON-LINE GALLERY
There are two opportunities to get into this show. The juror will select works that will be exhibited in the Arc Gallery at 1246 Folsom Street and works that will be included only on the Arc On-line Gallery.
CATALOG
All artwork selected will be included in the exhibition catalog. Catalogs will be available for order at the time of notification.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists residing in the United States.
ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work: Height 9 feet, Width 4 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Work: Must fit pedestal sized 16 inches x 16 inches or take up no more than 4 feet of gallery floor space.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Framed artwork must use black wood or natural wood frame. No color mats. No glass, plexi only.
The creative spirit often spins out of control. How does one handle a vortex of senses, impressions and memories and capture the experience in the form of art? Is chaos something you fear, create, or control?
Interpretations could include, but are not limited to: chaos caused by nature such as global warming, tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tornadoes and floods; sensory overload caused by the constant feed of social media and 24-hour news; the chaos of consumerism and materialism, the chaos of diversity in language, perspectives and religious beliefs; the chaos of war, displacement, overpopulation, hunger and diaspora; and the chaos you cause through subversive, anti-social or outrageous actions.
Arc Gallery is seeking works that depict chaos or cause chaos in the viewer. What does chaos mean to you?
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Annette Schutz, ArtHaus Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Gallerist Annette Schutz co-founded ArtHaus Gallery in 1996 with business partner/gallerist James Bacchi. An award-winning SOMA-based gallery, ArtHaus emphasizes museum-quality works, diverse in subject matter, media and style by noteworthy New York and Bay Area artists. ArtHaus and Gallery Artists have been featured by more than 300 print and electronic media sources including; New York Times, Art in America, Art News, San Francisco Magazine and ABC-TV. Annette was born in South Dakota and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and Art History Degree from the University of South Dakota. www.arthaus-sf.com
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 7 - June 25, 2016
CHAOS OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, May 7th 7-9PM
CHAOS ARTIST TALK & CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, June 25th, 1-3PM
GALLERY & ON-LINE GALLERY
There are two opportunities to get into this show. The juror will select works that will be exhibited in the Arc Gallery at 1246 Folsom Street and works that will be included only on the Arc On-line Gallery.
CATALOG
All artwork selected will be included in the exhibition catalog. Catalogs will be available for order at the time of notification.
ELIGIBILITY
Artists residing in the United States.
ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work: Height 9 feet, Width 4 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Work: Must fit pedestal sized 16 inches x 16 inches or take up no more than 4 feet of gallery floor space.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Framed artwork must use black wood or natural wood frame. No color mats. No glass, plexi only.
