CALL FOR ARTISTS: NATIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITIONprospectusDangerous Lullabies VIII is an annual group fine art exhibition showcased in the historic (rumored to be haunted) Dole Mansion. This is this exhibition's 8th year, back by popular demand.
Artists are invited to submit work that explores the curious allure of things that frighten us. If you have work that is designed to examine the beauty found in the ashes of terror or the magnetic pull of work that is disturbing, on-edge or dark, this is the show for you. All mediums will be accepted for consideration. Joe + Kathleen Isacson are curators & producers of this exhibition, working in partnership with the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park/Foundation at the Dole. Submission guidelinesELIGIBILITY This show is open to all artists in the US. All mediums accepted for consideration. All artwork must be original, and entirely conceived and created by the artist. HOW TO SUBMIT: Please use the form found here to submit: Dangerous Lullabies Submission Form An alternate way of submitting is below, if you find that your device is incompatible with the above form for sending files: Email: - 2D & 3D work is welcome for the exhibition. (i.e. painting/drawing, ceramics, photography, bronze, fiber, mixed media, etc.) - Submit up to 5 JPG or GIF files sent in one, single email. The files should be 600 KB or smaller. Basically, we need good enough files to see the details in your work, but also need to see the whole image at one time, so please to not send extra large files. Do not paste them into the body of the email. - Artwork information should include: title, medium, dimensions, price. (& weight if sculpture or heavy wall piece.) -Include your name, address & phone number. Your email subject line should read: "Dangerous Lullabies Submission" - You are also encouraged to also send a link to your online portfolio. - If you email your images, YOU STILL NEED TO COMPLETE AND SEND IN THE ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM. When you submit, skip adding images and note that you have emailed them separately. *Please note the weight of any pieces over 20 lbs, any installation/space needs for installation work & if the work needs to be on a pedestal, if you will provide one. Submissions should be sent by email to ksullivanisacson@gmail.com by Aug 27, 2022. The email subject line should read: Dangerous Lullabies Submission. Jury fees are non-refundable. Submissions without a jury fee will be considered incomplete. Notifications will be made by 9/5/22. Please be patient! Follow us on FB for updates. SHIPPING: Artists who ship work to the gallery for the show will need to cover the cost of shipping work to the gallery, return shipping and any insurance for the packages. Further directions will be provided upon acceptance. Please note in your submission if you are shipping work. Any artwork that is damaged during shipping or not ready to hang per specifications below will not be included in the show. Work that arrives with postage due will not be accepted by the gallery. Work sent without a return shipping label/paid postage will not be returned. ART PRESENTATION 2D work: All art must be presented to exhibit in a frame and wired on the back. (Wire must be wide enough to hang on a 3" hanging structure.) If you have a mixed media piece or painting that is designed to exhibit without a frame, that is fine, but it will need to be finished on all sides and ready for professional presentation. 3D work: the gallery has a limited number of pedestals for use. If you require a pedestal for your work, please request one with your submission, noting any size requirements. If any accepted pieces are dramatically different in person from the submitted image, are in poor condition or are not framed properly, they may be removed from the exhibition without a refund. ART SALES The Lakeside Legacy Arts Park will handle sales. Commission is 30% and goes toward operational costs. LIABILITY Joe and Kathleen Isacson, the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park are not liable for any loss, theft, damage or deterioration of artwork before, during, or after the show. - Participating artists assume responsibility for their property and their personal safety. - Insurance coverage for Artists’ property is the responsibility of the Artist. - Artists are responsible for adhering to copyright laws that may pertain to their work. MEDIA RELEASE J and K Isacson and the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (LLAP) may use Artist’s Name, biographical information as submitted by the artist, and images of their artwork for the sole purpose of promoting the exhibition. This information will be used for online and print publications, social and broadcast media, and marketing materials including postcards and flyers. Artists release Kathleen Isacson & the Lakeside Legacy Arts Park (The Dole) from any liability resulting from the use of this information. Photos of the opening reception, exhibit (possibly including artist & artwork) may be used to promote current and future shows. FEES Jury fees are used to support the promotion and operation of this event and are non-refundable. Jury fees may be paid online. Artist Notifications will by made by midnight, September 5. When all notifications have been made, an announcement will be posted on Facebook here. Notifications will be made by 9/5/22. Please be patient! Follow us on FB for updates. Ready to submit to the show? It's just two easy steps: |
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EXHIBITION TIMELINE Submission Deadline: Aug 27, 2022 Jury fee: $35 (5 images) Notifications of acceptance by 9/5/2022. Drop off & delivery dates for artwork: Sept 19 -23 Artwork up Oct 3 - 20 Work must remain up through Oct 20 Artwork pick up date: Mon/Tues 10/24 & 25 Awards presented on opening night. The opening reception will be Friday, Oct 7 Details TBA Exhibit location: The Dole Mansion 401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL Heading Banner
includes details of work by: Keelan McMorrow, Grace Heaney & Timothy Griffith |
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