thegallery8680: will open its doors at 7pm Friday April 10 2015 forPLACE
PLACE…how does contempory art address the idea of place? How do artists working today reveal and question commonly held assumptions about land home and natural identity?
this letter is a call for artists to submit work for this show titled PLACE this show is open for all medians and must be the artists original interpretation of PLACE..our desire is to create a space for emerging artists of a visionary nature. whether self-taught or raised within the disciplines of art, we believe that the essence of true artistic expression comes from an earnest desire to say something. we aim to facilitate the artist by promoting the exhibition and sale of art to the general public and the local art population, while hoping to create a hub for an emerging art community. we have had a wonderful response to each of our shows and hope you will join us in creating a new dimension to art in frisco.
all artists are encouraged to submit work for consideration of this upcoming exhibit. all exhibits will be curated and not all work submitted will be exhibited; it is our preference to only exhibit original pieces.
PLACE to submit work:email 1>3<5 images in 300dpi digital format, please keep files well organized and manageable. list the size, media and description of works. an artist statement is required with the submission. all submissions should be in jpg files. i do not accept cloud, web pages or drop box submissions.
fee
submission of 1>3 $12 > 3 $5 for each piece
to meet gallery requirements:
ready-to-hang with secure wiring. secured wire that does not stretch [eventually appearing above the work]. hanging apparatus attached that supports the weight of the piece. 1“– 2” stretcher frames are acceptable; edges should be cleaned, painted or finished in some manner if not framed. saw hook hanging is not acceptable.
if artwork includes multiple pieces, submit a diagram for hanging [including desired dimensions for spacing] work not in appliance with requirements will not be hung
timeline of show:
Submissions due: 5pm friday march 13 2015
Acceptance notification: monday march 16 2015
Delivery between: 4-6pm monday march 30 2015
Artists and guests reception: 7-9pm friday april 10 2015
Closing Reception 2-4pm sunday may 3 2015 (artwork can also be collected at this time)
Pick-up between: 4-6pm monday may 4 2015
contact:thegallery8680@gmail.com
p 214 -585-8175 [please leave voice message if I do not pick up]
e thegallery8680@gmail.com
the gallery is located:@ 8680 main street suite e1 frisco texas 75034.
robyn parker feehan creative director the gallery8680