Fortify Show Details

Fortify Show Details

Eligibility

Open to all working artists educated at any of the Fort Hayes Arts and Education Center programs. All entries must be original and have been executed within the past three years, and after education at Fort Hayes.

Agreement

• Submission of an application constitutes agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions set forth in this Call for Entry.

· Accepted artists grant permission to Fort Hayes to use images of their work for promotional purposes

• All work must be suitable for family-friendly viewing.
• Artwork is exhibited at the artist’s own risk; neither the Fort Hayes Arts Alumni nor the Shot Tower Gallery assume liability for loss or damage to artwork. Artists are encouraged to procure their own insurance for valuable pieces.
• The artist is responsible for adhering to all deadlines and schedules, and for all freight both to and from the Shot Tower Gallery. Work should be packed in reusable containers and the Shot Tower Gallery accepts no responsibility for hand-delivered work not retrieved by the deadline. No work may be stored at the Shot Tower Gallery after January 4, 2011.
• All work must be dry and ready to install.
• Artists’ names will be kept and compiled in a database for future exhibition opportunities.

Review process
Jurors have sole responsibility for the selection of artwork to be exhibited, and the jury process is closed and confidential.

Media Limitations

Open to all mediums. All work must arrive ready for installation. If you have or expect special presentation needs, request must be made to the Alum Arts Committee with entry.

JPEG specifications
Please be sure images accurately portray the work. The Shot Tower Gallery reserves the right to reject accepted entries, if the work does not contain the same qualities as indicated by the image submitted.

Size Limitations
There are no size limitations, but artwork must fit thru gallery door. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis for video/new media, installation pieces or large sculptures.

Deadline
All entries must be received by midnight on September 22 at midnight, 2010. This is not a postmark deadline.

Liability and Insurance

Artists are encouraged to pack and crate works carefully. Every care will be taken to secure the safety of all works of art. The Fort Hayes Gallery is not responsible for the insurance of works during shipping, [but all work will be insured while on the Fort Hayes Gallery premises.]

Sales

Sales of accepted entries will be encouraged. All sales made during or resulting from the exhibition will be subject to a 30% commission. Works that are not for sale should be so marked, but an insurance value still must be listed.

Dates to Remember

Call for Artwork Open – May through August 31, 2010 EXTENDED DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22

Deadline for entry – August 31^st at 9:00 pm. This is not a postmark deadline.

Notice of Jury Decision – Via email October 19, 2010

Accepted artwork delivered to Shot Tower Gallery - November 3 - 5, 2010 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Exhibition Duration – November 15 – December 18, 2010

Closing Reception – December 18, 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Alumni Panel Discussion - December 17 9:00 am

Exhibit Closes and Pick up of unsold artwork – January 3 & 4, 2011