Wings - Call for Entry

"Wings" 
Tall Grass Arts Association - Park Forest, IL
 

Call for Artists

Artists are invited to submit entries for WINGS, an exhibition of images inspired by the flight of winged creatures.

WINGS is a juried show of 2D and 3D visual artwork (excluding video).

Applications will be accepted online through EntryThingy. Artists may submit up to three (3) entries for jurying.

Exhibit dates 

January 20-February 25, 2017

Deadline for entries

November 12, 2016 

Guidelines

-  All forms of winged creatures may serve as references.

-  All sizes, media, styles, and formats (except video) will be accepted for consideration.

-  Artists may submit up to 3 works for judging.

-  Shipped work will be accepted. Artists are required to supply pre-paid return shipping labels with accepted work.

-  Photo references for creating artwork are allowed, if the photos originate from the artist.

-  Applications are to be submitted through the online site Entrythingy.com, using the code               http://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show=3097 which is a direct link to the WINGS entry form.

-  Questions or problems with submitting to this site should be sent to Tall Grass at          708.748.3377. www.tgaawings@gmail.com

Additional Information

-  Works should not have been shown at Tall Grass Gallery in the last two years.

-  Completed applications, entry fees, and jpeg images must be submitted to

            www.EntryThingy.com through this link:

            http://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show=3097    

-  2-dimensional work must be wired and ready to hang (no saw-tooth hangers please)

-  Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet the requirements or is considered too fragile for exhibit.

-  All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.

-  All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures must be installed

            by the artists themselves.

-  Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given to Tall Grass to use

            any images of exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.   

Fees and Commission

-  A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to three entries must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

-  The gallery retains a 30% commission from any sales of work during the exhibit.

            Work may be marked NFS.

Awards

-  Awards will be given for First, Second and Third Place.

-  Curators and jurors for the exhibition are Gail Otterson and Mary Bookwalter, artists, and college art professors, as well as jurors and curators for numerous exhibitions.

Dates

            Exhibit dates: January 20-February 25, 2017

            Deadline for entries: November 12, 2016 

            Email Notification of acceptance:  November 25, 2016 

            Delivery of accepted entries:  January 13 & 14, 2017

            Opening Reception for exhibit: Friday, January 20, 7-9pm

            Final day of exhibit on view: February 25, 2017

            Dates for pick-up of exhibited work: February 26 & 27, 2017

   

- Entry Forms and Artwork Labels

- All submissions must have a completed entry form and entry fee, submitted through EntryThingy.com.

- All accepted artists will be sent exhibit labels that should be attached to the backs of works before delivery.    

- Accepted artists will be asked to send current Artist's Statement, Biography and Resume for gallery use.