EIGHT BY EIGHT EXHIBITION
January 31 – February 18, 2017
Artists’ Reception – Saturday, February 4, 2017 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Entries accepted January 6, 2017 – January 20, 2017
Best of Show $300
1st Place $200
2nd Place $100
Four Honorable Mentions
JUROR – Sylvia Hamilton Goulden
Sylvia Hamilton Goulden is an award winning artist. She explores movement, energy and emotion as expressed through the mediums of watercolor, acrylic, monoprint, collage, assemblage, and video. Sylvia has curated dozens of art shows over twenty-five years, including the 2015 Gerald Brommer~200 Gala Exhibit (200 paintings at SFVACC), and has been a juror for several regional art exhibits. Her artwork has been described as having a "joie de vivre" that reflects her dance background. Her curiosity and sense of adventure allow work in several mediums, and her pieces have been placed in many private collections in the United States and abroad. Sylvia is a current member of Collage Artists of America, Women Painters West, Valley Watercolor Society, California Arts League, LA Experimental Artists, and was a founding director of Artist Co-op 7. She continues to teach art as time permits.
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center invites artists to enter this exhibit which is only restricted to the dimensions of the art (8” x 8”). 3D work is restricted to 8”x 8” x 8”. Painting, drawing, mixed media, photography, collage, fiber or whatever you can imagine as an 8” x 8” work of art can be entered. There is no depth restriction. Diptychs, triptychs and quadriptychs must be attached together and all the attached pieces must be 8” x 8”. The entire unit is considered one entry, with one title, one price. Artwork will be juried using digital images (.jpgs) through Online Juried Shows: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com.
ELIGIBILITY
“Eight by Eight” is open to all artists who are able to hand deliver their artwork at take-in, and pick them up at the end of the exhibit. Mailing instructions will be given to selected artists.
IMPORTANT DATES
Exhibit entry starts: Friday, January 6, 2017
Deadline for Entries: Sunday, January 22, 2017
Notice of acceptance: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Take-in: Monday, January 30, 2017 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Hanging directly after take-in.
Exhibit opens: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 11:00 am
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, February 4, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Exhibit closes: Saturday, February 18, 2017 5:00 pm
Take-down & Pick-Up: Monday, February 20, 2017 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
NOTE: Local artists whose work has been juried into the exhibit should hand deliver accepted artwork with entry form attached (upper right back), to the San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original and of the artist’s or photographer’s own execution. DO NOT SUBMIT student work, workshop work, copycat work or works which violate copyright laws. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be withdrawn by the artist. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibit. Bin art is acceptable.
LOCATION
The gallery is at the 4,600 sq. ft. San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center, 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356. Three minutes from the 101 Freeway - Reseda Blvd. exit. Parking is in the rear lot beyond the alley. Do not park in front of any of the industrial roll-up doors.
REGULAR GALLERY HOURS & SITTING THE CENTER DURING THE EXHIBIT
Tuesday – Saturday from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
All participants must sit one 3-hour shift (or however many it takes to fill up the 30 shifts) at the Center. Each of the open days has 2 shifts each (11:00 am - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 5:00 pm). Signups for sitting will take place at take-in. Bring your calendar to verify dates you will be available. Those artists who are unable to sit must pay the SFVACC $30 to find a replacement.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
All exhibiting artists may visit the Center to promote their art. Interaction with visitors to the Center is encouraged. Participants may bring in printed collateral for promotion purposes.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture. Attached diptychs, triptychs and quadriptychs are considered one entry. Maximum width/height of any painting must not exceed 8”. Art may be smaller if in an 8” x 8” frame. All works on paper must be matted or mounted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas. Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly equipped with wire for hanging. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung. Gallery wrapped canvas requires that the edges are finished (not left unpainted). Damaged artwork, mats, frames, glass and Plexiglas, and frames which have brackets will not be accepted. Sculptures are limited to an 8” x 8” x 8” cube. Artists must supply their own pedestals or bases. Art must not have been shown at the SFVACC within the past year.
ENTRIES & FEES
Entries will be made online to Online Juried Shows: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Up to 3 entries: $45.00. Up to 3 additional entries at $5 each. Payment is made through Online Juried Shows via credit card or Pay Pal. Commission of 30% based on original price. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGES (JPGS) AND HOW TO SEND THEM
All entries must be submitted in a digital JPEG or JPG format, either cropped to remove background or on a black background without a mat. Photos of the artwork should not be taken through glass or Plexiglas. Image quality is critical: Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image must represent the painting.
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
Before uploading your images, make sure they are smaller than 4MB, but at least 1920 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email Help@OnlineJuriedShows.com or call 949-287-8645.
Please add Services@OnlineJuriedShows.com and Manager@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received. If all else fails, email or call Ken Ronney at kronney@aol.com - (818) 996-1630 with questions.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
By entering the “Eight by Eight” Exhibition, the artist acknowledges that all reasonable care will be taken to safeguard the artwork(s) and the premises and said person accepts that SFVACC and its agents, associates, directors, officers and volunteers will not be responsible for any damage, injury, liability loss or theft should any occur. Insurance for artwork entered in this exhibit is each individual artist’s responsibility.
REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK
Any artwork entered in this exhibit may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for the “Eight by Eight.” Exhibition or future exhibits without consent from or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.
HANGING
The exhibit will be hung immediately following take-in. Artists’ assistance is welcomed.
SALES
Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered “Not for Sale” (NFS). Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. SFVACC will receive a 30% commission on any and all sales from the exhibit or as a result of the exhibit. The artist will receive 70%. Artists should expect payment within 3 weeks after the close of the exhibit. All sales are final. All artwork must remain in the exhibit until the exhibit ends.
AWARDS
A $300 award will be presented at the reception for the Best of Show artwork. This artwork could be used on our digital postcard which will be sent as a digital .pdf to all participating artists to distribute via e-mail. We will request a high resolution image from the artist whose photo is selected as Best of Show. 1st Place ($200) and 2nd Place ($100) will be awarded as well as 4 Honorable Mention awards.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotion will be handled by the SFVACC, but we welcome artists promoting the exhibit as well. An outdoor advertising banner will be created to hang on our railing outside the front of the Center.
RECEPTION
We kindly ask that participating artists help at the reception. There will be a sign-up sheet at the take-in. Please contribute baked goods, wine, water, soda, or any other finger foods. Thank you.
TAKE-DOWN AND PICK-UP
All artwork must be picked up on Monday, February 20, 2017, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
EXHIBIT CONTACT
Ken Ronney - kronney@aol.com Phone: (818) 996-1630
NO SECURE STORAGE IS AVAILABLE. IF YOU CAN’T PICK UP YOUR ARTWORK, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR SOMEONE TO PICK THEM UP FOR YOU. CHARGE IS $5 A DAY PER ARTWORK IF LEFT AT THE CENTER.