“Reflections” National Juried Exhibition 2020
THIS CALL IS NOW CLOSED. ALL COMPLETED SUBMISSIONS ARE WITH THE JUROR. RESULTS WILL BE EMAILED TO ALL APPLICANTS BY APRIL 10.
DESCRIPTION
“Reflections” can mean the throwing back of light, sound or images by a body or surface, an image you see when you look in a mirror, an image given back by a reflecting surface. It can also be interpreted as a careful thought about something or a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. Artists are free to interpret “reflections” with either or both of these meanings.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Shelley Barry, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Shelley Barry is a partner at Slate Contemporary full-service art gallery and art consulting firm, whose mission is to create opportunities for people to live, work, and engage with art that delights and stimulates the mind and senses, inspires creativity and innovation, and expresses individual taste and values. Shelley has over eighteen years of experience in the art world, thirteen of which she owned and operated the art consulting firm, Artful Solutions. In that time, Shelley has designed and implemented fine art programs and exhibitions for corporate, healthcare and senior living environments. She has forged strong relationships within the visual arts community throughout the Bay Area and has served on various Boards such as the San Ramon Arts Foundation, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, the San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee, Student Art For Education’s Advisory Council, and she was appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to serve as a Commissioner At-Large for the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5). Additionally, Shelley’s early career in marketing with multi-national consumer packaged goods companies enables her to assist organizations in creating visually dynamic brand-minded art programs that communicate a client’s vision and values to the communities they serve. http://slateart.net
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 16, 2020 - June 13, 2020
“Reflections” OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, May 16th, 7-9PM
“Reflections” ARTIST'S RECEPTION & DISCUSSION
Saturday, June 13th, 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.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
Payment of $35 per entry. An entry consists of one to three submissions of images. Maximum of two entries by applicant. Credit Card payment through Paypal only. You do not need to have a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
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.
ARTWORKPRESENTATION
Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Framed artwork must use wood frames in black, white, or natural wood finishes, or metal frames in black, grey, white or natural metals finishes. No color mats. No glass, plexi only.
ART SHIP TO ARRIVE
Between May 3th & 8th, 2020
ART DELIVERY
Wednesday, May 13th, 5-7PM
Thursday, May 14th, 11AM-1PM
ART PICK-UP
Saturday, June 13th, 3-4PM
Sunday, June 14th, 11AM-1PM
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
April 10th, 2020
INSURANCE & LIABILITY
Artwork is insured only while on the premises of Arc Studios & Gallery from May 13 to June 14, 2020 and according to the terms of our fine arts insurance policy. The coverage is limited to the fair market value of the artwork or $2,000, whichever is less.
SALES OF ART
60% of the sale will go to the artists, 40% of the sale will go to Arc. Items sold must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.
QUESTIONS?
Email ArcgallerySF@gmail.com with any questions. If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
“Reflections” can mean the throwing back of light, sound or images by a body or surface, an image you see when you look in a mirror, an image given back by a reflecting surface. It can also be interpreted as a careful thought about something or a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. Artists are free to interpret “reflections” with either or both of these meanings.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Sculpture, painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, ceramics, assemblage, collage, mixed media, fiber art, glass art, artist book
VENUE
Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
JUROR: Shelley Barry, Slate Contemporary Gallery, Oakland, CA
Shelley Barry is a partner at Slate Contemporary full-service art gallery and art consulting firm, whose mission is to create opportunities for people to live, work, and engage with art that delights and stimulates the mind and senses, inspires creativity and innovation, and expresses individual taste and values. Shelley has over eighteen years of experience in the art world, thirteen of which she owned and operated the art consulting firm, Artful Solutions. In that time, Shelley has designed and implemented fine art programs and exhibitions for corporate, healthcare and senior living environments. She has forged strong relationships within the visual arts community throughout the Bay Area and has served on various Boards such as the San Ramon Arts Foundation, the Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation, the San Ramon Arts Advisory Committee, Student Art For Education’s Advisory Council, and she was appointed by the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to serve as a Commissioner At-Large for the Arts and Culture Commission of Contra Costa County (AC5). Additionally, Shelley’s early career in marketing with multi-national consumer packaged goods companies enables her to assist organizations in creating visually dynamic brand-minded art programs that communicate a client’s vision and values to the communities they serve. http://slateart.net
JUROR’S AWARD
A Juror’s Award ribbon, certificate, catalog and $250 will be presented to each of the three works that express the most imaginative interpretation of the theme.
EXHIBITION DATES
May 16, 2020 - June 13, 2020
“Reflections” OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, May 16th, 7-9PM
“Reflections” ARTIST'S RECEPTION & DISCUSSION
Saturday, June 13th, 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.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
Payment of $35 per entry. An entry consists of one to three submissions of images. Maximum of two entries by applicant. Credit Card payment through Paypal only. You do not need to have a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
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.
ARTWORKPRESENTATION
Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally. Framed artwork must use wood frames in black, white, or natural wood finishes, or metal frames in black, grey, white or natural metals finishes. No color mats. No glass, plexi only.
ART SHIP TO ARRIVE
Between May 3th & 8th, 2020
ART DELIVERY
Wednesday, May 13th, 5-7PM
Thursday, May 14th, 11AM-1PM
ART PICK-UP
Saturday, June 13th, 3-4PM
Sunday, June 14th, 11AM-1PM
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
April 10th, 2020
INSURANCE & LIABILITY
Artwork is insured only while on the premises of Arc Studios & Gallery from May 13 to June 14, 2020 and according to the terms of our fine arts insurance policy. The coverage is limited to the fair market value of the artwork or $2,000, whichever is less.
SALES OF ART
60% of the sale will go to the artists, 40% of the sale will go to Arc. Items sold must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.
QUESTIONS?
Email ArcgallerySF@gmail.com with any questions. If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
