CALL FOR ARTISTS: Solo Show CompetitionprospectusThis competition is a chance for 2 artists to each show a body of work in their own space in the OCHAC galleries in September 2021.
Open to all artists in the US All mediums are welcomed for submission. 2 selected artists will be provided with a solo space to design their own exhibition to showcase a body of work. Both 2D and 3D works can be accommodated. The exhibit will be in the Old Courthouse Arts Center, a 5,000 sq ft gallery located on Woodstock's historic square, NW of Chicago. You may recognize the square from the film Groundhog Day. 2021 marks the Old Courthouse Art Center's 31th anniversary. Submission guidelinesELIGIBILITY
Open to artists who identify as an artist in the midwest region of the US. All mediums are welcomed for submission. All artwork must be original, and entirely conceived and created by the artist. AWARDS: 2 artists will be selected to have rooms for exhibition space. Each will be provided with a solo space to design their own exhibition to showcase a body of work. Both 2D and 3D works can be accommodated. (Map & room specifications below.) The 2 selected artists will receive:
EXHIBITION SPACE DETAILS:
DELIVERY OF ARTWORK: **PLEASE READ** Artists included in this competition are asked to bring and pick up their artwork for their exhibition. For this competition, artists are asked to design their exhibition space and execute the hanging/installation of artwork. Artists may request help for this ahead of the hanging date Hanging/installation is scheduled for August 28 & 29, 2021. HOW TO SUBMIT: Please use the form found at the bottom of this page to submit. ARTIST 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 10 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.) - If you have specifications for a specific installation design, please send images of the installation hung in another space, or a diagram/description of the planned installation. -Include your name, address & phone number. Your email subject line should read: "Solo Exhibition 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 info@isacson-arts.com by August 8. The email subject line should read: Solo Competition Submission. Jury fees are non-refundable. Submissions without a jury fee will be considered incomplete. Notifications will be made by 8/12. Please be patient! Follow us on FB for updates. 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 work or an installation that is designed to exhibit without a frame, that is fine, but it will need to be finished on all sides or otherwise ready for professional presentation. 3D work: the Old Courthouse 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 Old Court House Arts Center will handle sales. Commission is 30%. LIABILITY Joe and Kathleen Isacson, the Northwest Area Arts Council and The Old Courthouse Arts Center 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 The Old Courthouse Arts Center 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 Old Court House Arts Center 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, August 8. When all notifications have been made, an announcement will be posted on Facebook here. Notifications will be made by 8/12. Please be patient! Follow us on FB for updates. Ready to submit to the show? It's just two easy steps: STEP ONE: Submit the jury fee |
EXHIBITION TIMELINE Final Submission Deadline: August 8, 2021 Jury fee: $48 through 4/10 Notifications of acceptance by 8/12/2021. Drop off dates for artwork: Thurs - Sun 8/20 -8/22 or on installation days: Aug 28 & 29 Artwork up September 3-24 Work must remain up through Sept 24 Artwork pick up will be Sept 26, 2021. Main gallery opening reception will be Sat, Sept 4, 2021 Private receptions for the solo artists: TBA Exhibit location: Old Court House Arts Center 101 N. Johnson Street Woodstock, IL 60098 |
STEP TWO: Fill out the form
