"SHADOWS" National Juried Exhibition 2024
DEADLINE: March 11th, 2024
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions at: arcexhibit@gmail.com
If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
DESCRIPTION:
“The brightest flame casts the darkest shadow.” - George R.R. Martin
In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, shadows reflected on the cave wall represent the illusion of reality, as opposed to the vision of true objects under light. Shadows can also represent secrets, deceit, uncertainty, and dark magic. Monsters, ghosts, beasts, and scuttling insects often lurk in the shadows and frighten us. Killers, kidnapers, and prowlers do their work in the shadows. Shadows can also be a refuge, for those who need to conceal themselves from public scrutiny or from enemies.
Our vision is obscured in the darkness of shadows, and we are never sure what happens there.
In ‘the light of day’, someone might be giving you one piece of information. But in the shadows behind your back, they’re sharing a more sinister truth. Lies happen in public, while truths lurk in the shadows.
Artists use shadows to contrast dark and light in imagery, and artworks that cast a shadow on a gallery wall provide their own form of magic. Show us your depiction of this illusory subject. We welcome wide interpretations of the theme of “Shadows.”
JUROR: Philip Bewley, Philip Bewley Art Advisory, San Francisco, CA
Philip Bewley is a Curator and Art Advisor with over twenty-five years of experience in the curation of fine art and in the production of exhibitions. Philip was previously DZINE Gallery’s Director and Curator, producing exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists. Philip was previously the Gallery Director for Therien & Co, Inc.; Curator for the Oliver Hawke Gallery; and the Curator for the loan exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Show. His design for the San Francisco Decorators Showcase was featured in Architectural Digest and other publications. As a Fine Art Advisor, he has placed significant works of art from international galleries with private collectors. Philip has volunteered for arts organizations including participating as a juror and as a panelist for ArtSpan; as a juror for SFWA, as a guest lecturer on the history of the decorative and fine arts; and with artist portfolio reviews at Arc Gallery.
https://www.philipbewleyartadvisory.com
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’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 11, 2024 - June 8, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 11th 7-9PM, 2024
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. For your $35 entry fee, you can submit 3 works of art, constituting one entry. You can pay an additional $35 and submit another 3 works of art, constituting a second entry. The maximum submission is 2 entries, or 6 works of art. 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.
ARTWORK DIGITAL IMAGE FILE SIZE
Submit JPG images sized approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches high at 300 dpi resolution. In order to upload successfully, your image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. The maximum uploadable file size is 8 megabytes.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
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.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
April 8th, 2024
EXHIBITION DATES: May 11, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions at: arcexhibit@gmail.com
If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
DEADLINE: March 11th, 2024
THIS CALL IS NOT YET OPEN
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions at: arcexhibit@gmail.com
If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
DESCRIPTION:
“The brightest flame casts the darkest shadow.” - George R.R. Martin
In Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, shadows reflected on the cave wall represent the illusion of reality, as opposed to the vision of true objects under light. Shadows can also represent secrets, deceit, uncertainty, and dark magic. Monsters, ghosts, beasts, and scuttling insects often lurk in the shadows and frighten us. Killers, kidnapers, and prowlers do their work in the shadows. Shadows can also be a refuge, for those who need to conceal themselves from public scrutiny or from enemies.
Our vision is obscured in the darkness of shadows, and we are never sure what happens there.
In ‘the light of day’, someone might be giving you one piece of information. But in the shadows behind your back, they’re sharing a more sinister truth. Lies happen in public, while truths lurk in the shadows.
Artists use shadows to contrast dark and light in imagery, and artworks that cast a shadow on a gallery wall provide their own form of magic. Show us your depiction of this illusory subject. We welcome wide interpretations of the theme of “Shadows.”
JUROR: Philip Bewley, Philip Bewley Art Advisory, San Francisco, CA
Philip Bewley is a Curator and Art Advisor with over twenty-five years of experience in the curation of fine art and in the production of exhibitions. Philip was previously DZINE Gallery’s Director and Curator, producing exhibitions featuring Bay Area artists. Philip was previously the Gallery Director for Therien & Co, Inc.; Curator for the Oliver Hawke Gallery; and the Curator for the loan exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Show. His design for the San Francisco Decorators Showcase was featured in Architectural Digest and other publications. As a Fine Art Advisor, he has placed significant works of art from international galleries with private collectors. Philip has volunteered for arts organizations including participating as a juror and as a panelist for ArtSpan; as a juror for SFWA, as a guest lecturer on the history of the decorative and fine arts; and with artist portfolio reviews at Arc Gallery.
https://www.philipbewleyartadvisory.com
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’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 11, 2024 - June 8, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, May 11th 7-9PM, 2024
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. For your $35 entry fee, you can submit 3 works of art, constituting one entry. You can pay an additional $35 and submit another 3 works of art, constituting a second entry. The maximum submission is 2 entries, or 6 works of art. 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.
ARTWORK DIGITAL IMAGE FILE SIZE
Submit JPG images sized approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches high at 300 dpi resolution. In order to upload successfully, your image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. The maximum uploadable file size is 8 megabytes.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
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.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
April 8th, 2024
EXHIBITION DATES: May 11, 2023 - June 8, 2024
Contact us with questions about juried exhibitions at: arcexhibit@gmail.com
If you would like to talk to us by phone, please include your phone number in your email.
