Artist Call For Entry: DREAM ART SHOW and SALE
Eligibility: Original art work about dreams or inspired by a dream or dreams. All entries will be subject to approval of P.R.A.C. for appropriateness for show and sale to the general public.
Media: All two-dimensional and three-dimensional media will be considered, including painting, drawing, collage, mosaic, metal, glass, mixed media, sculpture, and installation art. Film, video and digital art will be considered if provision for displaying these media is provided or can be located by art show staff. All works accepted must be suitably framed and/or ready for display. Works on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglas. All media welcome - no crafts, kits, or production please.
CALENDAR:
| April 5 | Saturday | Entry Deadline - signed forms, fees & submissions due at 406 North College Avenue Fort Collins 80524 by 5pm |
| April 18 | Monday | Notifications of accepted – letters, calls or emails sent out |
| April 28 | Monday | Dream art received deadline by 5 p.m. |
| April 30 | Wednesday | Dream art show will be installed in the main gallery at Poudre River Arts Center |
| May 1-14 | Dream Art show and sale 11 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday | |
| May 2 |
Opening Reception, for First Friday Gallery walk from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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May 15 |
Unsold work must be picked up between 11am and 5pm. Shipped entries will be return shipped by 5pm on May 16th. |
Each entry must include the following:
1. Completed and signed entry form. Additional information about how the art piece is related to dreams may be included in a separate document.
2. Submission(s): slides or digital images. For slides, list by title; for digital images, list by file name. For each image listed, give title, medium and size of work. The artist's name should appear at the top of the page.
3. A brief artist statement and biographical statement, computer printed or typed on 8 ½ by 11 inch paper.
4. Applicable entry fee made payable to Kat Peters-Midland for shipping to: 406 N. College Ave., Ft. Collins, CO 80524, Attn: Kat Peters-Midland.
Receiving: Work should be hand delivered or shipped to Poudre River Arts Center on or before the entry deadline of April 5, 2008. Artwork must be submitted in reusable containers with enclosed return shipping label. Only submissions with physical street address included will be accepted. If shipper needs phone number for delivery issues, please use 970-310-0906. Please use bubble wrap or foam rubber and rubber bands - no tape or peanuts. No wooden crates except for sculpture. If package weight exceeds $10 shipping fee, it will be shipped C.O.D.. If you wish to have a receipt of delivery, please ship accordingly.
Liability: Kat Peters-Midland will take all precautions to ensure the safety of all artwork. All entries will be handled with care. The gallery will be staffed during all open hours of the show. However, Kat Peters-Midland and/or Poudre River Arts Center will not be responsible for any loss, damage or stolen artwork, and any insurance is the responsibility of the exhibiting artist.
Entry fees:
1 item - $10
2 items - $18
3 items - $25
4 items - $31 (limit 4 items)
PRAC artists receive 20% discount on entry fee.
Entry fees are to be made payable to Kat Peters-Midland. Kat accepts checks and credit card payments via Paypal. Contact Kat for the email address to send paypal to. All fees are non-refundable.
If shipping to PRAC: Entry fee plus return packing, shipping & insurance to cover the value of the art piece.
Sales : Entries do not have to be for sale. There is a 20% commission on sales.
Judging: Peoples’Choice award will be determined by a vote of visitors, which will be determined at the end of the show on May 14th. First, second and third places will be awarded prizes to be announced.
If there are any questions, please call Kat Peters-Midland at (970) 310-0906 or email dreamartshow@gmail.com.