“Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora”
Black Artists of DC & Art Impact USA
Third Annual Black History Month Juried Art Exhibition
Entry Guidelines
December 18, 2015 Deadline
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2Eligibility:
Open to all artists 18 years of age and older.
Entry Deadline:
All entries must be submitted online by 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, December 18, 2015.
Exhibition Dates:
February 5, through March 11, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 PM
Collector's Reception: TBA
Closing Reception: Friday, March 11, 2016
Acceptable Media:
Original artwork. All 2D media including photography (and 3D bas relief art work created to be hung on a wall) is eligible (excluding video). All work must be ready to hang with the correct strength wire in place (no saw tooth or other types of hangers). No holes are permitted to be punched in the Pepco Edison Place Gallery walls. Click here to view the Gallery's Arakawa hanging system hooks. Works on paper must be framed.
Size/weight restrictions:
96 inches (8 ft) is the maximum width for work. Large format work is encouraged. No work may be suspended from the ceiling or placed on stands. Each piece must weigh less than 50 lbs (22.7 kg).
Entry Fees: (non-refundable)
$35 for AIUSA Silver or Gold members, $45 for non-members. Non-members are greatly encouraged to join AIUSA. Become a member prior to submitting your entry if you want to enjoy the $10 discount pertaining to this Artist Call. Payment may be submitted online through PayPal or by check.
Note: Artists may be asked to make additional contributions in order to enhance the show. Art Impact USA is a non profit organization that provides exhibition opportunities for artists to show work in awesome places. We promote the exhibition which includes spectacular receptions with live entertainment, refreshments and catalog publications. We extend our best efforts to promote our exhibiting artists in order to attract prospective collectors. We provide artists with tools to boost and showcase their popularity and talent, which will only strengthen their creative careers. We want to help artists shine, not add to their financial stress. AIUSA runs primarily on charitable contributions, so additional gifts would be appreciated.
Preparation of artist entries:
Each artist may submit up to five images of their work. Each image should be at least 1MB, JPEG format, and maximum quality. Please include the title, size, price, year made and materials used for each work.
Selection process: Artwork will be selected online from the images submitted.
Criteria For Selection: Artwork submissions will be selected based on the following elements of artistic expression:
Artists will be notified by email of acceptance or non-acceptance by the end of the business day, Thursday, December 31, 2015. At the time of the hanging of the exhibition, the curators reserve the right to decline work that differs significantly from the submitted imagery.
Selected Artists:
In addition to participating in the Carnaval exhibition in the Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Washington, DC, each selected artist will receive a back-link of their personal artist website placed on the "Exhibiting Artists" Art Impact USA website. Art Impact USA will promote the selected artists in email promotion, online press release marketing, online event promotions and in social media marketing to art collectors, art gallery owners and directors and related art professionals including art critics. At least two promotional YouTube videos will be created to highlight the selected artists and their work. Click here to view a previous video.
Art Impact USA will promote the Carnaval exhibit by posting press releases to more than 70+ online Press Release sites and to over 35 DC area newspapers, magazines and radio stations. The Exhibition will receive extensive publicity and increased website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. Click here to view the WUSA 9 TV interview video.
Sales:
70% of the selling price will go to the artist. 15% of the selling price benefits BADC and 15% benefits Art Impact USA. All art sales are conducted directly between Art Impact USA and the buyer.
Shipping and Hand Delivery Deadline:
All accepted work must be delivered to Pepco Edison Place Gallery on either of these dates:
Installation will begin Wednesday, February 3.
Deliver to:
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 Eighth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20068 (Between G & H Streets NW)
Gallery Phone: (202) 872-3396
The shipping department is open on Mondays through Fridays, from 8am to 6pm. All shipped work must be delivered in sturdy, re-usable packing materials/containers, which will be used for return shipping. All work received must be accompanied by a pre-paid, bar-coded return shipping label. Work that is hand-delivered must also be packed in sturdy, reusable containers. No packing Styrofoam peanuts. Please note: BADC and Art Impact USA are unable to return work that is not accompanied by a pre-paid, bar-coded return shipping label.
Insurance:
While artwork will be handled with utmost care during the exhibition, neither Pepco, BADC nor Art Impact USA is responsible for lost or damaged artwork while it is en route to and from the gallery. Artists are advised to carry their own insurance during shipping. BADC has arranged for insurance during the show.
Pick up/Return:
Please note that it is the responsibility of the individual artist to hand-deliver or ship their work both to and from Pepco Edison Place Gallery. Work that is hand-delivered must be picked up at the end of the closing reception on Friday, March 11, between the hours of 9 PM and 10 PM or Saturday March 12, between 10 AM and 12 PM. Work must include a pre-paid shipping label (must show bar code to be pre-paid) for return of any unsold work.
Work that does not include a valid return-shipping label will not be returned. Any artwork left for 30 days or more becomes the property of AIUSA at its sole discretion. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all terms enumerated in this prospectus, and registration agreement including a commitment to show accepted work for the duration of the exhibition. All of the conditions must be met or work will not be accepted.
Questions regarding this artist call may be directed to either of the two curators:
Carol R. Dyson: [email protected]
Carolyn Goodridge: [email protected]
Open to all artists 18 years of age and older.
Entry Deadline:
All entries must be submitted online by 11:59 PM EDT on Friday, December 18, 2015.
Exhibition Dates:
February 5, through March 11, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, February 5, 5-8 PM
Collector's Reception: TBA
Closing Reception: Friday, March 11, 2016
Acceptable Media:
Original artwork. All 2D media including photography (and 3D bas relief art work created to be hung on a wall) is eligible (excluding video). All work must be ready to hang with the correct strength wire in place (no saw tooth or other types of hangers). No holes are permitted to be punched in the Pepco Edison Place Gallery walls. Click here to view the Gallery's Arakawa hanging system hooks. Works on paper must be framed.
Size/weight restrictions:
96 inches (8 ft) is the maximum width for work. Large format work is encouraged. No work may be suspended from the ceiling or placed on stands. Each piece must weigh less than 50 lbs (22.7 kg).
Entry Fees: (non-refundable)
$35 for AIUSA Silver or Gold members, $45 for non-members. Non-members are greatly encouraged to join AIUSA. Become a member prior to submitting your entry if you want to enjoy the $10 discount pertaining to this Artist Call. Payment may be submitted online through PayPal or by check.
Note: Artists may be asked to make additional contributions in order to enhance the show. Art Impact USA is a non profit organization that provides exhibition opportunities for artists to show work in awesome places. We promote the exhibition which includes spectacular receptions with live entertainment, refreshments and catalog publications. We extend our best efforts to promote our exhibiting artists in order to attract prospective collectors. We provide artists with tools to boost and showcase their popularity and talent, which will only strengthen their creative careers. We want to help artists shine, not add to their financial stress. AIUSA runs primarily on charitable contributions, so additional gifts would be appreciated.
Preparation of artist entries:
Each artist may submit up to five images of their work. Each image should be at least 1MB, JPEG format, and maximum quality. Please include the title, size, price, year made and materials used for each work.
Selection process: Artwork will be selected online from the images submitted.
Criteria For Selection: Artwork submissions will be selected based on the following elements of artistic expression:
- Interpretation and the clarity of the theme "Carnaval: Celebrations of the Diaspora" to the viewer.
- Creativity and originality of the depicted theme.
- Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
- Overall impression of the art. What is the effect of the artwork in general and as a whole? Overall, does the artwork stand on its own as a complete and outstanding work of art?
Artists will be notified by email of acceptance or non-acceptance by the end of the business day, Thursday, December 31, 2015. At the time of the hanging of the exhibition, the curators reserve the right to decline work that differs significantly from the submitted imagery.
Selected Artists:
In addition to participating in the Carnaval exhibition in the Pepco Edison Place Gallery in Washington, DC, each selected artist will receive a back-link of their personal artist website placed on the "Exhibiting Artists" Art Impact USA website. Art Impact USA will promote the selected artists in email promotion, online press release marketing, online event promotions and in social media marketing to art collectors, art gallery owners and directors and related art professionals including art critics. At least two promotional YouTube videos will be created to highlight the selected artists and their work. Click here to view a previous video.
Art Impact USA will promote the Carnaval exhibit by posting press releases to more than 70+ online Press Release sites and to over 35 DC area newspapers, magazines and radio stations. The Exhibition will receive extensive publicity and increased website traffic in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. Click here to view the WUSA 9 TV interview video.
Sales:
70% of the selling price will go to the artist. 15% of the selling price benefits BADC and 15% benefits Art Impact USA. All art sales are conducted directly between Art Impact USA and the buyer.
Shipping and Hand Delivery Deadline:
All accepted work must be delivered to Pepco Edison Place Gallery on either of these dates:
- Tuesday, February 2, Noon to 4 PM
- Wednesday, February 3, Noon to 4 PM
Installation will begin Wednesday, February 3.
Deliver to:
Pepco Edison Place Gallery
702 Eighth Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20068 (Between G & H Streets NW)
Gallery Phone: (202) 872-3396
The shipping department is open on Mondays through Fridays, from 8am to 6pm. All shipped work must be delivered in sturdy, re-usable packing materials/containers, which will be used for return shipping. All work received must be accompanied by a pre-paid, bar-coded return shipping label. Work that is hand-delivered must also be packed in sturdy, reusable containers. No packing Styrofoam peanuts. Please note: BADC and Art Impact USA are unable to return work that is not accompanied by a pre-paid, bar-coded return shipping label.
Insurance:
While artwork will be handled with utmost care during the exhibition, neither Pepco, BADC nor Art Impact USA is responsible for lost or damaged artwork while it is en route to and from the gallery. Artists are advised to carry their own insurance during shipping. BADC has arranged for insurance during the show.
Pick up/Return:
Please note that it is the responsibility of the individual artist to hand-deliver or ship their work both to and from Pepco Edison Place Gallery. Work that is hand-delivered must be picked up at the end of the closing reception on Friday, March 11, between the hours of 9 PM and 10 PM or Saturday March 12, between 10 AM and 12 PM. Work must include a pre-paid shipping label (must show bar code to be pre-paid) for return of any unsold work.
Work that does not include a valid return-shipping label will not be returned. Any artwork left for 30 days or more becomes the property of AIUSA at its sole discretion. Entry into this exhibition constitutes agreement with all terms enumerated in this prospectus, and registration agreement including a commitment to show accepted work for the duration of the exhibition. All of the conditions must be met or work will not be accepted.
Questions regarding this artist call may be directed to either of the two curators:
Carol R. Dyson: [email protected]
Carolyn Goodridge: [email protected]
