SlowArt Productions presents the group thematic exhibition, Strange Figurations. The exhibition will be held at the Limner Gallery from September 4 - 27, 2008. This exhibition is open to all interpretations of the concept, Strange Figurations. Included are all forms of unique and unusual figurative art from the realist to the surreal and visionary. All artist interpretations of the theme "Strange Figurations" will be reviewed and considered.
ELIGIBILITY: Strange Figurations is open to all artists, national and international, working in all media. All forms of art are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. 72" maximum for wall hung work, 42" for free standing sculpture.
IMAGE PRESENTATION: Artwork submitted must be represented by 35mm slides
or prints (photographic or digital prints up to 8.5" x 11" accepted.) Each slide
or print must be numbered and labeled with artists name, title of work, media and
dimensions of work. The same information must also be written on the corresponding image
list, including the price. Indicate top of work. Do not send glass slides, glass slides
are almost always crushed in the mail.
DIGITAL: Artists who wish to submit digital image files instead of
slides may do so. Digital image files may be submitted on PC platform CD, DVD or 100mb Zip
disc, TIF or JPG format are acceptable. No files larger than 15MB please. Include a
reference sheet with prints representing the images on the disc. Next to each reference
print write the artist, title, media, dimensions and file name. Write the file name on the
corresponding entry form image list.
Read the image presentation page for more details.
RETURN OF MATERIALS: A self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) must be included with sufficient postage for the return of your slides or prints. Artists outside the U.S. may include international reply coupons instead of stamps, or may add return postage cost to their entry fee at a rate of $.80US per ounce of mail.
NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified of acceptance or
non-acceptance no later than June 30, 2008. Notification will be made by mail with the
return of materials using the SASE provided by the artist. Artists who do not include the
SASE because they do not want their submission materials returned must provide a self
addressed stamped #10 (letter size) envelope to receive mail notification. Artists
who provide no SASE will be notified via email. Artists who do not provide a return
envelope or working email address will only be notified if they are accepted to exhibit.
If you use email notification please print or type carefully or your address may not be
readable.Results are also posted on www.slowart.com/results
as soon as they are available.
Read the notification page for details of the notification policy.
FEES: There is a $30.00 entry fee for 1-4 slides or prints. If you wish to include more than 4, please include $5.00 for each additional slide or print. Details of artwork count as additional. Artists accepted to exhibit will not be charged additional fees of any kind. Please make check or money order payable to SlowArt Productions.
AWARD: One artist will be awarded a two page display in Direct Art Volume 15, $1300US equivalent value.
TERMS: All works in the show must be for sale. The gallery will take a 30 percent commission on all sales. Sale price determined by artist.
DEADLINE: The Final postmarked deadline is May 31, 2008. Entries must be postmarked by this date.
Name____________________________ Tel( )________________ Email________________
Address______________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________State___________Zip_________________
Image List: number slides or prints and list title, medium, dimensions and price below
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________
5. *____________________________________________________________________________
6. *____________________________________________________________________________
* - $5 for additional slide or print optional, six image maximum
Mail completed application to:
SlowArt Productions, Strange Figurations, 123 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534