Submit by Nov 8th: National Call Portrait

PROSPECTUS: National Call: Portrait

SUBMISSION FORM TBA

THEME & GUIDELINES: Anyone may apply for this exhibit.  The work will be juried by TBA.  The theme is “Portrait”  Submissions are not limited by a medium.

DATES:

• Submissions Due: November 8, 2024
• Notification by: November 22, 2024
• Drop-off by: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• On display December 20, 2024 – January 26, 2025
• Reception: Saturday January TBA, 2025 3:00-5:00 PM
• Pick-up Starts: Friday, TBA, 2025 12:00 PM

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• There is a fee to apply, it is ($).
• Application will be held on the website entrythingy.
• Max of 4 submissions per artist. Up to two will be chosen for this exhibit.
• Maximum size 48″ x 60″ (framed size) We have limited space for works wider than 30″ and although they may be submitted, large works occupy the space of two smaller works, which will be taken into consideration by the juror as they form the final exhibit.
• Works will be presented to the juror anonymously as digital images.
• Results, both accepted and unaccepted will be announced via email.
• The juror will review the show in person and select a Best in Show and possibly one or two Honorable Mentions.

ACCEPTED WORKS:  Work must be delivered to WRCA no later than Sunday, December 8th with the following:

• Art Inventory Sheet (There will be print outs available at the school)
• Signed Exhibiting Artist Policies (due once per year)
• Complete and signed form W-9 (due once per year)
• Any hang fee accrued ($20 per piece, waived for artist members up to two pieces per exhibit)
• All works must be checked in with the receptionist and an art label attached to the back of the work.

HANGING STANDARDS FOR HANGING ITEMS:  Work must be ready to hang with a HANGING WIRE ONLY (no dogtooth or other styles).  The wire must be attached to the frame/piece in the top third of the frame/piece (wires close to the center point will cause the frame to hang forward, away from the wall) and the highest point the wire can reach must be a minimum of  3/4 inch from the top of the frame/piece (otherwise the wall hook will show).  Works that are meant to be vertical must feature a frame or other item on the back or top of the object to hang it. Frames, if used, must be clean and in good repair.  If works cannot hang acceptably, they will not be included in the exhibit. If you need help on how we hang framed works usually, please visit this link.

EXHIBIT TERMS:

• See Exhibiting Artist Policies for complete information: 2024 Exhibiting Artist Policies
• Wallkill River Center for the Arts will take a 30% commission on all art sales.
• The artist can pick up a check for 70% of the sale price within 30 days of show closing.
• Sold work will remain on display until the show closes.
• The artist agrees to exhibit these works and holds harmless the volunteers and staff of WRCA.
• Any damage incurred, such as broken glass or wires giving way, is the responsibility of the artist to fix.
• The artist agrees to pick-up unsold works in a timely manner. The Wallkill River Center for the Arts is not responsible for any paintings left in the gallery 30 days after the exhibit closes. Unclaimed works will be considered charitable contributions to our 501(c)(3) non-profit.
• We reserve the right to refuse artwork at any time for any reason.

BY SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE SHOW, YOU AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE TERMS OF THIS PROSPECTUS AND THE EXHIBITING ARTIST POLICIES.