Art in the Loft
Black & White 2016
We are excited to announce our very first Black & White Juried Art Show, opening October 7, 2016. We are privileged to have Beverly Benson Wolf as our juror from Waterford, MI. With her guidance, we look forward to a spectacular show.
Ours is a truly unique gallery. The gallery has over 7,000 square feet of open loft space devoted to the exhibit of fine art by local, regional and national artists. We also offer visual and culinary art workshops, educational activities, and arts-centered community events. The gallery is open to the public and can be used by members for private functions and we look forward to exhibiting artist’s work from all around Michigan, work in all sizes, subjects, and media, except film.
We really love art – in all media. As well as looking for skill in the use of a variety of materials, we look for how well that medium relates to the concept and how fully the artist’s intention or concept is presented and realized. The juror’s awards will reflect that artistic judgment.
Call to Artists for Submissions
Submission Deadline: September 5, 2016
Gallery Exhibition Dates: October 7-October 29, 2016
Opening/Awards Reception: October 7, 2016
About The Juror
Beverly Benson Wolf is an international award-winning, independent fine art photographer. She has studied at Oakland Community College, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, and with a number of nationally recognized photographers including Darrell Gulin, George Lepp, Tim Grey, Rick Sammon, Ben Willmore and others.
Her work has been exhibited in a number of group exhibits, four one-woman shows, The Scarab Club over 15 times, the Governor of Michigan’s Residence for two years. In 2006 she was awarded Best of Show for large color prints in the 73rd Detroit International Salon with competition from six continents. In 2013 she was awarded Best of Show in the 3rd Annual Pontiac Creative Arts Center Photography Exhibition. Her image “Opposing Views” hangs in the permanent collection of the East Jordan Historical and Art Society Cygred Riley Art Gallery.
Beverly has been published by The Scarab Club for four years, and this is the third year her work has been published by the Sierra Club.
Beverly has judged photographic competitions extensively in Southeast Michigan and also for the international Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Clubs.
Exhibit Awards
BEST of SHOW: At the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried as ‘Best of Show’ by the juror will receive a full year of exhibition space at Art in the Loft in addition to a cash prize of $300.00.
Second Place: At the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried ‘Second Place’ by the juror will receive a $200.00 cash prize.
Third Place: At the Opening Reception, the artist whose work is juried ‘Third Place’ by the juror will receive a $100.00 cash prize.
People’s Choice: The artist whose work is voted ‘Best’ by attendees during the course of the show will receive a $50 gift certificate. Each visitor pays $1 per vote.
Show Details
THEME: As we celebrate our 15th year, we dedicate our first juried art exhibit to the memory of Susan Lane Bastow, (1949-2007.) Susan was a talented artist known for her black and white photography and instrumental force in the establishment of Art in the Loft. Susan’s vision and perseverance in the face of a devastating illness inspired everyone at Art in the Loft to try to approach our own small setbacks with the same good humor and grace that she did. In honor of Susan’s special way of seeing the world, Art in the Loft is hosting its inaugural juried art exhibit entitled “Black and White.” Susan loved any gathering that included friends, food, music, wine and fun –and all of those will be part of this unique exhibit during the month of October.
ELIGIBILITY: This call for submission is open to all residents of Michigan, 18 years of age or older. This is a juried exhibition for artists working in all media, except film, including: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Photography, Pastel, Drawing, Print, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Assemblage, Installation, Fabric. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution, and created within the last 3 years. Note: Crafts, kit work or reproductions of original works in other media, unless used as part of a mixed media work, will not be considered.
JUDGING: All judging will be on-line. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the juror is final.
SUBMISSIONS AND FEES: Only original works may be submitted. Works may be submitted in one or multiple media.
SUBMISSIONS: $35 for up to three entries. All entries must be registered/received by midnight, September 5, 2016 (PST). All entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
Sculpture and installations: Artists may use two additional images for details, at no extra charge. Contact info@artintheloft.org if you need them.
DIRECTIONS FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION:
Entry form must be filled out in its entirety, including unframed dimensions (or size), framed dimensions (if not known, estimate it) or weight, medium, and price, if requested. List sizes up to the nearest half inch. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. 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.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTED WORK:
1. All work must be suitably framed and gallery ready.
2. Work must be wired and ready for hanging.
3. Sculptors may provide their own pedestals, or must agree to use those provided by the gallery.
4. A label must be affixed to the back of the work that indicates which end is the top and includes the following: Artist Name, Title, Medium, Dimensions, and Price. This information must correspond with the Accepted image as listed on Notification form. No artwork may be substituted.
5. All artwork must be priced for sale and will be for sale during exhibit dates. Diptychs and triptychs will be considered as one entry, but must be sold as one item.
6. Work cannot be withdrawn, nor sales shipped, before the end of the exhibit.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK:
1. Work can be hand delivered to Art in the Loft at 109 N. 2nd Ave. Suite 300, Alpena, MI. 49707 and unpacked by September 23, 2016.
2. All work not able to be hand-delivered as noted above should be shipped to arrive at Art in the Loft gallery address 109 N. 2nd Ave. Suite 300, Alpena, MI. 49707 also by September 23, 2016. If work needs to be shipped back to artist after exhibition, a credit card must be put on file with gallery.
LATE ARRIVAL AND RETURNS: Art in the Loft reserves the right to reject and return work that is late, is deemed unstable upon arrival, is not properly presented, or differs from the submitted digital image. Returns will be solely at the artist’s expense.
SALES, COMMISSIONS AND DELIVERY: Art in the Loft will retain a 35% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will remain until the end of the exhibition.
REMOVAL: Hand-delivered artwork must be removed by the artist between November 1-5, 2016.
LIABILITY: Art in the Loft is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but Art in the Loft assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition.
USE OF IMAGES: Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
CONTACT/QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions to
gallery109@artintheloft.org or by calling (989) 356-4877.
ENTRY AGREEMENT: With the submission of artwork into the “Black & White” Art in the Loft Show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
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