Submission Guidelines
8th Annual Members’ Art Show
Show Dates: November 18 – December 10, 2023
Deadline for Entries: Thursday, October 26, 2023
This annual show is a thank-you to all of our members. It is a privilege for us to showcase your art in the Academy’s gallery. This is not a juried show and there is no submission fee.
If you are unsure whether your membership is current, please contact us at 518-392-3693 or info@spencertownacademy.org
These are the guidelines...
Entries & Specifications:
· ONE piece may be submitted in any media (except audio/visual). Work should not exceed a total more than 30” in height or width, including mat and frame, if framed in traditional manner. If non-traditional, 30” total in both directions still applies.
· Preferably this will be new work done within the last 3 years.
· Freestanding or 3-dimensional work must be able to be exhibited on pedestals in the following sizes: 16” x 16”, 23” x 23”, 16” x 36”, or directly on the floor.
· Work must not have been previously exhibited at the Academy.
Important:
If your work requires non-traditional display, please request approval from the Curatorial Committee. Requests can be made by e-mail: art@spencertownacademy.org
Submissions:
We are using the platform onlinejuriedshows.com for submissions in this year's Members’ Show. As mentioned above, this is not a juried show, there is no submission fee, all submissions by current Academy members will be accepted. When you reach the end of the entry process, click to print a copy of your receipt for your records. If you do not see your images on your receipt they were not uploaded correctly. Please contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or (888) 666-1351
Image files must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, image files should be 1920 pixels on the longest side (min 800) @ 72 dpi. Please note: if you do not see your images on the screen after completing your upload, during your review, and on your receipt, the upload was not successful. Please contact Randi Sugarman at onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or (888) 666-1351 if you do not see your images on the screen and they do not appear on your receipt or if you have any difficulty navigating the system.
Log in and click Enter This Show above to begin the entry process.
“Paperwork”
- Once we have received your submission, you will be emailed a contract to sign and return.
- Please provide a short bio and/or artist statement to be included in the Gallery Book, by email, to art@spencertownacademy.org no later than October 26th.
Display Information:
· Appropriate secure hardware must be attached to all hanging artwork for installation. Use only professional picture hanging wire affixed with screw eyes; no tape, no claw hangers, no fishing line, no string. Gallery staff cannot do this for you.
· If framing or mounting hardware are not acceptable, we will contact you to make the adjustments.
Pricing & Commission:
Although there are no price restrictions, experience has shown that work priced at $500 or less has the greatest chance of selling. The Academy retains a 35% commission. If you wish to submit work that is Not for Sale (NFS), it will be happily accepted for this Members’ Show.
Important 2023 Dates:
Deadline for Submissions:
· Thursday, October 26:
Drop Off Artwork at the Academy:
· Sunday evening, November 12: 6pm-7pm & Monday morning, November 13, 9am-11am
If you are unable to drop off your work on either of these days or have no one to do so for you, please contact us at art@spencertownacademy.org for earlier day drop-off opportunities.
Artists’ Reception:
· Saturday, November 18, 3pm-5pm
Pick Up Artwork:
· Sunday, December 10: 5pm-6pm & Monday, December 11: 9am-11am
Please address questions to: art@spencertownacademy.org