Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
Resolutions 2017
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts presents
RESOLUTIONS 2017
A Juried Fine Art Exhibit
January 4 – 22, 2017
at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts
121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough, NC 27278
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Hillsborough Gallery of Arts will celebrate the start of the new year by hosting a juried fine art exhibit from January 4 to 22, 2017. All North Carolina two-dimensional and three-dimensional fine artists are encouraged to apply. Guest juror for the awards will be Larry Wheeler, Director of the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, North Carolina. Work will be displayed at the Hillsborough Gallery of Arts with an opening reception on Friday, January 13, 2017, 6 - 9 pm.
PROSPECTUS
Call For Artists: August 26, 2016 - October 26, 2016
Entry Deadline: OCTOBER 26, 2016.
Artwork must be submitted online via the digital entry program Online Juried Shows at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Instructions for submission can be found on that website.
Accepted pieces must be hand-delivered to the gallery on January 2 or 3.
Guest Juror for Awards: Larry Wheeler
Show Chair: Alice Levinson
CALENDAR:
Call For Artists: August 26 - October 26, 2016.
Entry deadline: Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 6 pm.
Notification of acceptance mailed or emailed: First week of December.
Hand-delivery of accepted pieces: Monday, Jan. 2, 11 - 6 pm & Tuesday, Jan. 3, 11am-2 pm.
Opening Reception: Friday, January 13, 2017, 6 - 9 pm.
Dates of the exhibit: January 4 to 22, 2017.
Pick up of unsold art: Sunday, January 22, 2017, 10 am to 6 pm.
AWARDS:
Best in Show
Distinction in 2D
Distinction in 3D
People's Choice Award
GUEST JUROR FOR AWARDS:
Dr. Larry Wheeler is the Director of the North Carolina Museum of art in Raleigh, North Carolina. Under his visionary leadership, the museum has vastly increased in size and stature and substantially expanded its collection, especially in the fields of modern and contemporary art.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
METHOD OF SELECTION: Artwork will be accepted for the exhibit on the basis of digital images. Please remember that poor quality images can diminish the appearance of good artwork. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts (HGA) reserves the right to refuse any art not accurately represented by the digital images submitted.
Artists may enter up to two works, one view of each two-dimensional work, up to two views of each three-dimensional work.
ELIGIBILITY: Original works in all fine art media are eligible. Work must have been completed within the last three years. No mass-produced prints or reproductions will be accepted. Hand-pulled prints, original digital prints and photographs are acceptable. All artwork must be the exhibitor’s original idea and be created independently by the exhibitor. Artists must be at least 18 years old and live in North Carolina. All accepted artwork must be hand delivered to HGA on January 2 or 3.
ENTERING IMAGES: Artists will enter their images online at
www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. For help photographing or sizing your work, go to www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx.
• For best results the longest side of an image should be at least 1920 pixels. Resolution should be 72 dpi. Images should be in JPEG format.
• For 2-D work, enter both the dimensions of artwork itself AND the dimensions of artwork with FRAME.
• Images of 2-D work should show the artwork alone, without the frame.
• List ALL materials and techniques used in producing the artwork (e.g. not just “mixed media”) .
• We suggest photographing 3-D artwork with a neutral background.
• If artists need help entering their images, they should email Help@onlinejuriedshows.com or call 949-287-8645.
• The specific work accepted for entry must be available for the exhibit. No other work may be substituted or exchanged for any reason.
2-D SIZE LIMITATIONS AND PRESENTATION: Two-dimensional pieces may not exceed 36 inches in width INCLUDING FRAME and must weigh less than 50 pounds. All two-dimensional pieces must be framed in a professional manner with wire attachment and be ready to hang. No ‘alligator’ type hangers. Canvases must be suitably framed or gallery wrapped with no visible staples or unpainted sides. Artwork with wet paint will not be accepted.
3-D SIZE LIMITATIONS AND PRESENTATION: Free-standing 3-D work cannot be over six feet high or wider than 24 inches nor weigh more than 50 pounds. Three-dimensional work that is not free-standing must fit on a 12” X12” pedestal and weigh less than 50 pounds. All artwork must be structurally sound and movable by one person.
SALES: All artwork will be for sale. Artists will receive 60% of the sales price, and HGA will retain a 40% commission. Artists will be notified of sales within 72 hours of a completed sale.
ENTRY FEES: Each artist may submit up to two entries for a single fee of $35. Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline.
INSURANCE: HGA will take every reasonable precaution to prevent loss or damage to artists’ work, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage. Artists are responsible for insurance of their work during the show.
REPRODUCTION OF IMAGES: Entry of images for the exhibition constitutes agreement to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. The artist grants HGA permission to photograph any work accepted for the exhibit for archival purposes or for publicity, including for publications, slideshows, film, or television programs which are produced or sponsored by or with the permission of HGA or for the HGA website, HillsboroughGallery.com
ABOUT HILLSBOROUGH GALLERY OF ARTS:
Hillsborough Gallery of Arts is owned and operated by its members, established local artists whose artwork includes oil, acrylic and watercolor painting, encaustic, sculpture, ceramics, photography, fiber art, jewelry, glass, metal, enamels, and wood. We strive to create an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual encouragement and to give the arts a more visible presence in the town of Hillsborough. Openings for new members arise when current members leave the gallery. Artists interested in being notified when an opening occurs should fill out a waiting list form, available on the HGA website.
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