Deadline to enter: 11:59pm on August 24, 2019
On view: September 6 - 30, 2019
First Friday Reception: September 6, 6-8 PM
Location: United Arts Council
410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Calling all members! MEMBER SHOWCASE is a juried call for current VAE member art. MEMBER SHOWCASE will be mounted at our community exhibition venue United Arts Council during the month of September 2019. The exhibition will be featured on Raleigh’s First Friday Art Walk and have an opening reception on Friday, September 6, from 6-8 PM.
Details
- Entries must be received by 11:59 pm on August 24, 2019
- Entries must fit through VAE’s 104″ x 71″ door to be exhibited.
- Juried with JPEGs.
- Two entries per artist.
- Entries must be able to hang
- Entries can not be over 30 lbs
- VAE reserves the right to wire/re-wire work to best hang with UACs system.
Schedule
Deadline for entries………………..……...... 11:59pm on August 24, 2019
Notification of Accepted Work……….....… TBD
Delivery of Accepted Work………………….. August 28 - 31
Exhibition Run………………….….…............ September 6 - 30, 2019
Entry Fees
members………………..…$5 per artwork*
*All entry fees are non-refundable.
Entry Information:
All files should be named like so: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
Still images should be sent as jpegs should be at least 1000px at their widest dimension, not to exceed 2MB per image. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per entry. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per entry. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
Web-based: Web-based work should be submitted as a URL listed in the work sample list. Please only submit web-based projects. A portfolio website that features audio/video art and still images will not be considered.
Eligibility
Member Showcase is open to any current VAE member. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two and three dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 2 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. Visual Art Exchange reserves the right to exclude work due to size or special requirements. Entries must be hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container.
We will not exhibit or financially support work that co-opts the story of a community without representation from that community acting in a decision making role.
Accessibility
VAE’s gallery space is fully accessible and we strive to make the submission process accessible as well. We encourage anyone to enter our open call exhibitions. If you need any additional information or accommodations in order to enter this exhibition please email Kyle or call 919.828.7834.
Shipping Artwork
Ship artwork using a sturdy, reusable packing materials clearly labeled with your name and telephone number. Do not include return postage in case the artwork sells during the run of the exhibition. Following the exhibition each artist who shipped their work should generate a FedEx label and email it to our Director of Exhibitions so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts. Shipments of artwork will be accepted May 23-June 1, 2019.
Ship To:
Visual Art Exchange
c/o Sorena Dadgar
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Sales
Visual Art Exchange will retain a commission of 25% for VAE members, 35% for non-members on all work sold during the exhibit. If a work is not for sale please indicate with NFS value in appropriate space during registration or on the consignment sheet. Click here to join VAE!
Liability
All entries will be handled with the utmost care and respect. VAE is not liable for artwork during transportation to or from the gallery but does carry a blanket inland marine policy that covers most fine art works and craft items up to $5,000. VAE reserves the right to refuse coverage to artwork with inherent vices, high values or that is deemed unstable. By entering into this show, the artist agrees to abide by all rules and regulations as set by exhibition guidelines.
Questions? Email Sorena!