Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Call For Artists


        440 Gallery hosts “Brooklyn”
        June 25th, through Saturday July 25, 2009.
        Deadline for submissions:  May 10, 2009

        440 Gallery is hosting “Brooklyn” a themed exhibition capturing places, events and people related to the borough of Brooklyn, New York. The exhibition will run Thursday, June 25th, through Saturday July 25, 2009.

        The juror for “Brooklyn" is Florence Neal, the co-founder (1990) and director, of Kentler International Drawing Space in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Ms. Neal is also an artist and her work, along with several public art commissions, is presented in local, national and international venues.

        Eligibility: All artists who currently reside or work in the USA are eligible to apply. All paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, prints, mixed and new media that directly relates to the borough of Brooklyn, NY.

        Requirements: Work must be ready to hang. Sculpture must be provided with shelf and anchoring for secure wall mounting.

        Fees: The entry fee of $30 will cover the submission of up to three (3) works of art. If more than three works are submitted, only the first three will be considered. Checks and money orders should be made payable to “440 Gallery Ltd” and mailed to: 440 Gallery, 440 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

        Submissions: Work may be submitted via e-mail to show@440gallery.com or CD mailed through the US POSTAL system to the gallery. Follow specifications on page 2.

        Accepted Work: All work must be dropped off no later than Sunday, June 21, 2009. Late arriving work cannot be hung. Actual work that differs dramatically from the submitted image may be disqualified. Selected work that is shipped must arrive in a reusable container, ready to hang with a prepaid, return-mailing label.

        Sales: All works are for sale unless otherwise stated. 440 Gallery will charge a 20% commission on sales.

        Liability: All possible care will be taken to ensure the safety of work but we cannot bear liability for the loss or damage of any artwork. Insurance is the responsibility of each artist.

        Removal of Art: Work not picked up between July 25th and July 26th from 12pm – 6pm will be stored at a fee of $5 a day

        Questions? E-mail show@440gallery.com
        or call Nancy Lunsford 917-957-6356

         CHECKLIST AND CALENDAR

        Digital specifications: Each JPEG image should be no larger than 7 inches (504x504 pixels) 72 dpi resolution and rgb color mode (no cmyk). Label each image with your name and a number corresponding to a title list with: artist's name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price.

        As an e-mail attachment: Send to: show@440gallery.com
        with the Subject line: 440 Brooklyn Show_Your Name

        Payment for email submissions: Mail a check or money order in the amount of $30 made out to 440 Gallery, Ltd.  Please include the artist’s name in the memo line of the check.  Also include a title list with the check, this should include: artist's name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price.

        CD submissions: Send CD, title list with the check, this should include: artist's name, title, medium, size (HxWxD in inches) and price and entry fee to: 440 Gallery, 440 Sixth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215. U.S MAIL ONLY, NO FEDEX or UPS. Do not use mailing that requires a signature.

        Label each CD with your name and label each JPEG image with your name and title of the piece. Include a document listing artist, titles, medium, size and price. CDs are not returned. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with sufficient postage if you wish to have your disc returned.

        DATES:
        MAY 10: SUBMISSION DEADLINE for all properly formatted materials.
        JUNE 15: Notification of acceptance, by e-mail or return postage
        JUNE 20, Saturday:  Drop off of accepted work, 12-6 PM
        JUNE 21, Sunday:  Drop off of accepted work, 12-6 PM
        JUNE 25, Thursday: Opening Reception, 6-9 PM.
        JULY 25, Show closes. All work picked up from 12 noon to 6 PM
        JULY 26: Sunday: Pick Up. All work picked up from 12 noon to 6 PM

        *440 Gallery is not responsible for works held beyond pick up dates.

No comments:

Post a Comment