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Call for Artists
Third Annual Artist Book Exhibit
April 6–28, 2012
Entry Information
Illahe Studios and Gallery features a unique combination of art studio and fine arts gallery, focusing on art and design for the home. The gallery showcases ceramic works by owner, Susan Springer, as well as a changing display of regional artists, including works in clay, mosaic, glass, wood, and paper. The studio space allows for special events and classes, such as artist demonstrations, workshops, poetry readings and films.
April is National Poetry Month, and we would like to celebrate the art of the word, in the form of Artist Books. Works submitted for this exhibit should display original design and execution. Submissions will be reviewed, and artists will be notified of accepted works.
Entry Requirements
We are defining "artist books" as original works of art created as a book. Submissions can be one-of-a-kind books or works from small editions and may be based in any of the following mediums or combinations of mediums: poetry, prose, printmaking, painting, calligraphy, mixed media, photography, sculpture, textile, found objects, and letterpress printing. For this show, we will not be accepting blank books or journals. Submitted work must have been created within the past two years.
Art works must be ready to exhibit and sell. Any special requirements for display or handling must be specified. Due to limited space and pedestals, works may not exceed 16” x 16” x 24”. A maximum of three pieces may be submitted for review.
Submission Instructions
Submit the following:
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brief bio, artist statement, and description of your work
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a maximum of two high quality digital images of each piece you wish to show (300 dpi, approx. 4” x 6” (1200 x 1800 pixels) in jpeg file format)
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An overall view in full frame showing the complete work is required.
Please name your images as follows: last name_first name_title_.jpg
list of titles with size dimensions, medium/materials used, and retail sale price
Submit to: info@illahegallery.com
Subject Line: Attention: Artist Book Submission
Questions may also be directed to this email address.
Jurors
Jury selection by:
Susan Springer, Illahe Studios & Gallery, owner and ceramic artist
Kim Olson, Gallery Administrative Assistant
Cathy DeForest, Gallery DeForest, owner and book artist
Sabina Nies, book artist
Application Dates
Application Deadline: February 1, 2012
Notification of Acceptance: February 15, 2011
Insurance Liability and Shipping
If your work is selected for the exhibit, you will be financially responsible for the initial shipping of your artwork, as well as the return shipping and in-transit insurance in both directions. Please indicate your preferred shipping when you submit your work.
While we recommend that you insure your pieces for the entire time they are out of your studio, please note, Illahe Studios & Gallery will insure all artwork for the duration of the exhibit including pre-hanging and post exhibit packing. In the event of loss or damage, the artist will be required to provide documentation confirming the value of the work and the extent of the claim. Note: All pieces must be shipped in a reusable box. Use bubble wrap, paper, or shape-form foam to pack. Please do not send your pieces in loose Styrofoam pebbles or popcorn.
Show Timelines
Application deadline: February 1, 2012
Notification of acceptance: by February 22, 2012
Deliver accepted art to the gallery (shipment deadline): March 31
First Friday Opening Reception: April 6,5-8pm
(artists are encouraged to attend)
Exhibit closes: April 28, 2011
Pick up artwork from the gallery: May 2 (between 10am-5pm)
(or pre-arrange for shipment)
Sales
All artist books entered in this exhibit must be for sale and are sold on consignment. The gallery commission will be 50% of the retail sale price, and artist will receive 50% of the retail sale price.
Show Promotion
By submitting to this show, the artist agrees that images of selected work can be used to promote the show. Copyright credit will be given to the artist.
Illahe Studios & Gallery will promote this exhibit in the following:
Ashland Gallery Association website: www.ashlandgalleries.com
Ashland Gallery Association Monthly Gallery Tour Brochure
Illahe Studios & Gallery website: www.illahegallery.com
Illahe Studios & Gallery monthly email Gallery Newsletter
(Visit www.illahegallery.com to sign up to receive newsletter.)
Press releases:
Ashland Daily Tidings Newspaper
Medford Mail Tribune Newspaper
Grants Pass Daily Courier
Southern Oregon Artists Resource www.soartists.com
Agreement
Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this Call for Artists Entry Information.
Submit Entries to:
Subject Line: Book Artist Submission
Illahe Studios and Gallery
215 Fourth Street
Ashland, OR 97520
541 488 5072
info@illahegallery.com
www.illahegallery.com