Call for Entry: 40 West July Member Showcase
40 West Gallery April Member Showcase
A 40 West Gallery Exhibition
KEY INFORMATION
· Submission Deadline: Saturday June 1st, 2024 at midnight
· Artist Notification Date: Week of June 10th, 2024
· Art Drop-off Date: Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 between 1pm-3pm
· Art Hanging: Thursday July 4th, 2024 at 1pm
· Show Dates: July 5th - 28th, 2024
CREATIVE BRIEF
Are you a 40 West Arts member? Show us your best work! The Member Showcase does not have a specific theme, it is your chance to exhibit whatever art you would like. Artists are highly encouraged to submit new work that has not been shown in 40 West Gallery before to keep our showcase fresh. All mediums considered.
In order to accept as many pieces as possible into the exhibition, this showcase will be semi-juried, meaning you will submit images and dimensions of each piece just like our other submission calls. We will try our best to allow each artist to have at least one piece in the exhibition if the piece is 36” or less, larger pieces will be considered but we do have finite wall space so we may be unable to accommodate.
SCREENING PROCESS
Submissions will be screened by a panel, including 40 West Arts curators and invited guest jurors, to ensure quality and applicability of work. Please note that depending on the number of submissions, our curation process, and other factors, not all submitted works are guaranteed entrance into our show. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s).
Also note that while we strive to include works from as many artists as possible, please know that we do not tolerate submissions that promote hate, racism or violence against others. We reserve the right to refuse any submission that does not adhere to or promote our mission.
ELIGIBILITY
This exhibition is only open to 40 West Arts members, if you would like to become a member (dues are $40 a year), you can sign up at this link: membership. Artists may submit up to 4 pieces of artwork, but the number of pieces accepted into the show will depend on the number and dimensions of submissions. All mediums are welcome. We are unable to accept mailed artwork, you must be able to drop off your artwork at 40 West Gallery.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please read and follow all instructions:
1. Fill out the July Member Showcase submission form. Every 40 West Arts member is guaranteed at least one piece of artwork accepted into this show (space depending).
2. Send JPEG images of each work submitted to submissions@40westarts.org with each JPEG titled as follows: first name_last name_name of piece_dimensions. (Example: Juan_Lopez_Stars and Lines_10x20).
To rename JPEG files, right-click on the JPEG image on your computer, scroll down to ‘Rename’ and click, and then re-title your file with the correct naming convention). If your images are not properly labeled, you may be ineligible for this exhibition.
Please include the exhibition name in your email subject line so it goes into the correct folder.
GUIDELINES: 40 West Arts members are invited to submit up to four hanging OR three 3-D works via email for consideration. 40 West Arts will retain a 15% commission on all works sold. It is the artist’s responsibility to collect and remit local and state sales taxes for any work sold. All artwork must be ready to hang, this means it must have a wire (preferably) or other hanging device attached to the artwork. Command strips are not allowed in 40 West Gallery. 40 West Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork not meeting these guidelines at any time. We will notify you within the timeframe indicated herein regarding the acceptance of your work(s).
IMPORTANT DATES
· Submission Deadline: Saturday June 1st, 2024 at midnight
· Entry Notification: All artists will be notified of acceptance the week of June 10th, 2024
· Art Drop Off: Accepted works must be dropped off, ready to hang or display, Wednesday July 3rd, 2024 between 1pm-3pm. Please note, if you are unable to drop off works during this time, you MUST make alternate arrangements ahead of time.
· Hanging: 40 West Gallery relies on volunteers to assist our tiny staff with transitioning exhibitions. We strive to have a small team of artists assist us in hanging the exhibit. No experience is needed, the process usually takes under two hours, and staff will be on hand to help. Hanging will occur on Thursday July 4th, 2024 at 1pm.
· Show Dates: July 5th - 28th, 2024
· Art Pick Up: Art pickup is currently scheduled for Wednesday July 31st, 2024 between 12pm-2pm (times will be confirmed approximately 10 days prior to art pickup). PLEASE NOTE: Once pickup times are confirmed, you MUST pick up your work(s) during those times, or make alternate arrangements prior to pickup day. We cannot hold works past the show close date. If works remain in our gallery, we hold no liability on pieces. Artwork left longer than 30 days becomes the property of 40 West Arts.
Please note, all above dates and times are subject to change depending on current Covid-19 and gallery conditions. You will receive emails prior to all dates confirming final information and details.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT & CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS!
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