The Writing on the Wall

December 6 - 14
First Friday, December 6, 6-10pm

VAE welcomes you to celebrate the wealth of literary talent in our community during the month of December! We are highlighting the diversity of authors, poets, and spoken word artists in our community. Our main gallery will be exhibiting writing on the walls as it has been transformed into a work space filled with interactive writing opportunities, a reading library, and book drop location for Book Harvest. The space will host a suite of poetry and author readings, book signings, and open mic events over the over the next two weeks.

SCHEDULE

December 6-14 - Book donation drop for Book Harvest
December 6th, 6-10 PM - First Friday Art Walk
December 8th, 7-10 PM - Tongue & Groove Open Mic
December 9th, 6-8 PM - Liberation's Station Presents: Justin Minott for an author reading
December 10th, 6-8 PM - Liberation's Station Presents: Tyrus Hinton for an author reading
December 11th, 6-8 PM - Liberation's Station Presents: Peaches Dean for an author reading
December 12th, 10-11 AM - Liberation's Station Presents: storytime with award-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons
December 13th, 6-8 PM - Liberation's Station Presents: Audrey Muhammad for an author reading
December 14th, 1-3 PM - Liberation's Station Presents: Avivia Brown for an author reading

PARTNERS + AUTHORS

Want to help us create more access to reading material for kids? Great! During The Writing on the Wall VAE is a donation drop location for Book Harvest, a Durham-based nonprofit that has put over a million books in the hands of children who might not otherwise have access to literature. VAE first connected with Book Harvest by funding their Wash & Learn project which places pop-up community libraries inside laundromats across Durham. We encourage you to donate new or gently used children’s books, appropriate for birth to high school-age kids. Books can be dropped off to VAE, Book Harvest in Durham, or purchase books off of their Amazon Wishlist and have them sent directly to their office!

Liberation's Station
The Reserved Seating Residency
Liberation Stations is hosting local authors of color to facilitate book readings and signings. The event is entitled The Reserved Seating Residency because the goal is to make room to create a seat at the table. Each author will read from a selection of their work, will be available to answer questions, sign books, and will make their books available for purchase. Each author will keep 100% of the proceeds from their sale.

Justin Minott

Tyrus Hinton

Peaches Dean

Kelly Starling Lyons

Audrey Muhammad

Avivia Brown

Alison Coleman: The Lemonade Stand Project
The Lemonade Stand Project seeks to activate non-traditional spaces with art and community dialogue. It is a mobile art-making, storytelling, recipe gathering receptacle in the guise of a traditional lemonade stand. The goal is to encourage people to share their stories, favorite family recipes and make some art. The end result of a year’s worth of story, art, and recipe collection will be a potluck and book. For The Writing on the Wall, Allison has strung a clothesline up in the main gallery where you can pin your stories, recipes, or artwork.

Kristi Stout: Love Pamphlets
For the past couple years, Kristi Stout has been collecting religious pamphlets - from people in the NYC subway, from southern gas stations in the middle of nowhere, etc. They initially intrigued her with their intense language and their fairly nondescript design. Recently, she has been creating erasure poems out of my religious pamphlet collection. In case you're not familiar, the following is the Wikipedia definition of an erasure poem: "a form of found poetry...created by erasing words from an existing text in prose or verse and framing the result on the page as a poem." Kristi’s goal is to turn the alarmist and inflammatory writing found in these religious pamphlets ("you will burn in the fiery depths of hell, heathen!") into love poetry. Kristi’s work is on display in the gallery and she will host an interactive erasure poetry table during First Friday on December 6, 6-10 PM.

litSPARK: Exquisite Corpse Machine
The team behind litSPARK invites you to join them in breaking the World Record for longest Exquisite Corpse--a community-written poem. Exquisite Corpse is a collaborative poetry game that traces its roots to the Parisian Surrealist Movement. Traditionally, Exquisite Corpse is played by several people, each of whom writes a word on a sheet of paper, folds the paper to conceal it, and passes it on to the next player for their contribution.

For the past three years, thousands of people have contributed to their community-built poem much in the same way, but via a game console loaded with a Python-based program. Contributors can see only the previous line, then respond to it with a line of their own, and are then prompted to leave their email address if they would like to receive the final poem once the World Record is officially broken.

Tongue & Groove
Tongue & Groove is an open mic hosted and organized by Anna Weaver, Sarah Egan Warren, and Andrew Warren. Every second Sunday at VAE, Raleigh’s local talent gathers to co-create a night of ephemeral art—including poetry, music, storytelling, and the occasional interpretive dance.

T&G encourages artistic collaboration and sing-alongs. And each night the show closes with The Dovetail, a poem collectively written by the performers and audience alike.

Chris Vitiello
Chris Vitiello is a writer, performer, critic, and independent curator based in Durham, NC. You may also have met Chris as the Poetry Fox, where he will write anyone an on-demand poem. The only currency you must provide is one word.

North Carolina Photography

January 6 - April 13, 2019
Location: Rex Heart and Vascular Center
2800 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC 27607

NORTH CAROLINA PHOTOGRAPHY is a juried exhibition of photographic works from NC artists about NC, on view at REX hospital’s North Carolina Heart & Vascular Center as a part of VAE’s Community Exhibit program. VAE works with Rex Heart and Vascular to exhibit and collect artwork by local and living artists in order to provide a positive environment for their patients and their families. NORTH CAROLINA PHOTOGRAPHY includes works that celebrate the diverse regions and cultural heritage of the Tarheel State with photographs that any North Carolinian can instantly recognize as Home.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Michele Alias - Born From These Hands
Tracey Chipps - Play Me a Tune
Ali Deane - Gather
Lonnie Etheridge - Pier and Stars
Cliff Hollis - Hot Weather
Eric Saunders - Kure Beach Watcher
Roger VanOstrand - Tree on Parkway, Neighborhood Morrisville

YARD SALE

The Lab Gallery
December 4 - 14, 2019

YARD SALE is commentary on our hoarder, consumeristic culture. Just kidding - it is a way for us to give away all the crap that we have collected over the past 39 years in a fun and artistic way. VAE’s staff has altered some of the materials to make art and then arranged all of it into a robust artistic installation in our front gallery. There are things that artists may want, things other nonprofit organizations may want, and some things that might even interest the general public!

No offer will be refused. No one will be turned away due to a lack of funds. If you need it and can’t afford it…it is yours!

Visit us, meander through a maze built by hoarders, take what you want, and put it to good use!

Press: An exhibit of prints and printmakers

Press: An exhibit of prints and printmakers

December 6 - January 10
Location: United Arts Council
410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
First Friday reception: December 6, 6-8 pm at United Arts Council

For this exhibit, we asked any and all printmakers to show us what they are currently working on.

FEATURED ARTISTS

John Bergmeier - These Things Are Too Wonderful For Me (the pear), These Things Are Too Wonderful For Me (the hand)
Karina Constable - Creativity vs. MS
Andrew Duke - Cockatrice
Michelle Harrell - Rising for Service
Sarah Johnston - Twirl
Virginia Lawrence - Heron with boat
Christine Linder - Blue Rabbits
Emily Malpass - ampersand, CMY ampersand
Laurie Smithwick - Wall Dive, Saint-Malo June 2017
Ely Urbanski - pw.dress.R

Documenting Activism: A Call for Art

Coretta Scott King holding a candle and leading a march at night to the White House as part of the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam which took place on October 15, 1969 (with text added)

Documenting Activism: A Call for Art

Deadline to enter: 11:59pm on December 16, 2019
On view: January-March 2020
Location: National Humanities Center
7 TW Alexander Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Protests and social activism have shaped the United States since before its birth. The right to assemble and the right to freedom of speech are protected by law specifically because of their ability to check authority. Art, in its broadest sense, has always played a vital role in the push for social change. One of the most important roles art has played is to document acts of protest and activism so that those moments live on and become part of our collective history. VAE and the National Humanities Center invite photojournalists, photographers, and any artist who has used their work to document acts of protest and activism to submit their artwork to be on exhibit in the Spring of 2020.

Note: this call for art is specifically for artwork that documents activism and is being paired with an exhibition at VAE in the Fall of 2020 that will showcase works that have spurred, been a part of, or been the result of protest movements or activism. Contact Kyle if you are interested in this exhibition.

About the Venue:
The National Humanities Center is a nonprofit institute for the study of all areas of humanities. This fall, NHC will welcome its incoming class of learning fellows from 30 states and four countries.

Juror: Caitlin Penna

Caitlin Penna is the University Photographer at Western Carolina University, a freelance Photojournalist, and a freelance Photographer based in Sylva, North Carolina. Her ultimate passion is telling other's stories through photography and writing. Caitlin tends to be drawn to conflict, social justice, religion, and your every day folk.

With this being said, Caitlin hopes to inspire her viewers in the brightest and darkest moments that unfold in front of her lens.

Details
- Entries must be received by 11:59 pm on December 16, 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 NHCs system.

Schedule
Deadline for entries………………..……......11:59pm on December 16, 2019
Delivery of Accepted Work…………………..January 6-10, 2020
Exhibition Run………………….….….........……...January-March 2020

Entry Fees
members………………..…$10 per artwork/$20 for two pieces*
non-members………..……$15 per artwork/$30 for two pieces*
*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. 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
Documenting Activism is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 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.

VAE does 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 and the National Humanities Center 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.

Ship To:
Visual Art Exchange
attn:Kyle Hazard
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 Kyle!

Undeveloped Memories - Megan Bostic

Undeveloped Memories

Megan Bostic

October 23 - December 7


In Undeveloped Memories, Megan Bostic marks moments in time altered by the loss of her mother, etching into found glass slides. This piece is a contemplation on the years after a loss, on everything that’s forever altered. 

Some undeveloped memories are fragments, 

This is when you would’ve turned 51. We weren’t sure what to do.  

I kept one flower from your funeral. You didn’t even like flowers. 

Others long for an alternate reality--one in which she’s still here, yet others observations on moments when her absence is heaviest. 
Joel had his first child. We’ll tell him about you. 

Once it’s been five years, I’m not sure he’ll ever be okay. 

He still carries your photo in his wallet. 

ARTIST STATEMENT & BIO

Megan Bostic’s mixed-media fiber work focuses on the intersections of loss, grief and identity. In her early to mid-twenties, Bostic’s work derived its concepts from grief over the death of her mother. Now, her concepts stem from the idea of loss—not only loss of life, but loss of memory, loss of identity, loss of autonomy and how these losses are intertwined.

Increasingly sculptural and installation-based, Bostic’s work is driven by concept, material exploration and textile techniques. Her materials must speak the same language as the concept, which is why she favors found materials. Bostic is attracted to the associations we have with them, the stories they come with and what layers of meaning she can add. Whether stitching on hospital bracelets and bed pads or encasing human hair in resin, her work is evocative and experiential.

The heaviness of certain emotions and experiences are difficult to give words to and seem to elude verbal expression. The process of creating something visual and tangible allows Bostic to sort through the experiences, find meaning in them and offer that meaning to viewers. In her work, she strives to evoke empathy and a shared understanding of loss—we’ve all experienced loss in some way. Bostic puts her work into the community with the intention of increasing the conversation that surrounds those losses.

Megan Bostic was an Artspace Regional Emerging Artist-In-Residence at Artspace from January-July 2017. She holds a Masters of Art + Design from North Carolina State University and Bachelor of Fine Arts in both Studio Art and Art Education from East Carolina University. Megan has worked in the visual arts, arts education, community outreach, and nonprofit worlds for the last ten years. She currently serves as the Programs Manager with Arts Access, Inc, working to make the arts accessible to people with disabilities. Her most recent exhibitions include Constant / Change at GreenHill Center for North Carolina Art, Processing at Artspace NC, and Catching Ourselves at the Cary Art Center.

PRESS: a print call-for-art

Deadline for entries: November 18th, 2019 @ 11:59 PM
Exhibition: December 6, 2019 - January 17, 2020

United Arts Council
410 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603

VAE loves printmakers! This is a call for anyone who uses any and all printmaking processes to create their work! Throughout human history, pressing ink into paper has served as a catalyst for reproducing ideas in both text and images. We want to celebrate this tradition by exhibiting the widest range of printmaking possible — from the most traditional use of this craft to the most contemporary, nontraditional, and absurd variations of the printmaking process. This exhibition will be hosted at VAE’s community exhibition partner United Arts Council and will have a First Friday reception on December 6, 6-8pm. Help us to celebrate the art of printmaking by submitting your work today!

DETAILS
>Works must be created utilizing a non-digital printmaking method. 
>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
>Entries must be received by 11:59 pm on November 18th, 2019.

ENTRY FORM
Please use the online entry form to submit artwork details and pay your entry fee. 
The form will ask you to:
> enter your personal contact information
> upload your JPEG entries OR submit a link for web-based submissions
> provide details about your entries
> allow you to pay your entry fee

ENTRY FEE
VAE members - $10 per artwork/$20 for two pieces*
Non-members - $15 per artwork/$30 for two pieces*
*Entry fees are non-refundable. Click here to join VAE!

SCHEDULE
Deadline for entries.....................11:59 pm November 18, 2019
Exhibition ......………………….….…...December 6-January 17, 2020
First Friday receptions…..…….…December 6 2019, 6-8p

To use the online form to submit information about and images of your work, please review these instructions for naming your files: 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.

Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Video pieces will only be accepted for exhibition if they are captioned, either with open captioning that is integrated into the video, or closed captioning that can be turned on when needed. Read info about captioning videos on Youtube, with iMovie, or Quicktime! Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Brandon Cordrey to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.

Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. 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
Press is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of any medium, per artist may be submitted. Two-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 years. No copies, mechanical reproductions, molds or kit work will be accepted. VAE 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. Artwork submitted on behalf of an artist requires written and signed authorization from the artist.

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 or become a VAE member, please email Brandon or call 919.256.6856 for assistance. Visit our accessibility page for more information.

SHIPPING WORK
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 Brandon so the piece may be returned. Do not use styrofoam packing peanuts.

SHIP TO
VAE Raleigh
attn: Kyle
309 W Martin Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

SALES
VAE will retain a commission of 30% for VAE members, 50% 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 Kyle!

With the Land - Chris McGuire

With the Land

Chris McGuire
November 1 - 23, 2019
United Arts Council
410 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603

ARTIST STATEMENT
Through my work I reclaim my own image and subvert societal perceptions of the disabled body. I challenge and deconstruct these classifications by queering the established representations of disability. Searching for the ways disabled life inhabits the world.

SERIES STATEMENT
An ongoing body of work throughout the National Parks and landscapes across America. Investigating the tensions between the universal design present within these natural spaces and the design of accessible trails. Engaging with various “points of interest”. Responding to land and realizing how the land responds to me.

Shibui Paintings - Georges Le Chevallier

Shibui Paintings

Georges Le Chevallier
November 1-23

ARTIST BIO

The youngest son of a French father and a Puerto Rican mother, Georges Le Chevallier was born in Paris, France, and grew up in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He studied painting at the prestigious “Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando” in Madrid, received a BFA degree from California State University at Long Beach and a MFA degree from Hunter College in New York City.

Georges Le Chevallier had his first major solo exhibition 25 years ago, and since then his mixed-media paintings have been exhibited nationally and internationally in distinguished galleries and museums such as: The Painted Bride Art Center in Philadelphia, Green Hill in Greensboro, Central Gallery in Budapest, El Museo del Barrio in New York City, El Museo de las Americas in San Juan, Yamanashi Museum in Japan, and Centro Cultural de Lavapies in Madrid. Not only he is a prolific painter, but he has also created multiple public art installations throughout the USA, Mexico, Hungary, Tanzania, France, Guatemala, and Chile. 

Le Chevallier also has over 15 years of bi-lingual teaching experience as a University Professor.

WIP IT

WIP IT

WORKS IN PROGRESS NIGHT
EXTENDED TO - November 20, 2019 6-8pm

We are hosting an art school style group critique night! Bring some wine and/or beer, sit down among friends, and talk about each other's work. Please bring one work of any medium (painting, video, documentary, spoken word, written word, film, photography, printmaking, collage, music, kitchen sinks, etc). That night we will do a random drawing to determine crit order and set time limits make sure folks get fair representation. (Don’t really want feedback on your work? That’s cool too! Anyone is welcome to come and participate in the conversations, work or no.)

Fill out the form below so we know you're coming!

NC Photography Call for Art

Deadline to enter: 11:59pm on December 2, 2019
Exhibit run: January 6-April 13, 2019
Location:
REX Heart and Vascular
2800 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 27607

Calling all photographers! Our state is filled with captivating landscapes, people, and culture. We are calling on you to submit images of our state to be exhibited at REX hospital’s North Carolina Heart & Vascular Center. VAE is looking for artists to submit photography work that features North Carolina’s landscape, people, culture, and history.

VAE works with Rex Heart and Vascular to exhibit and collect artwork by local and living artists in order to provide a positive environment for their patients and their families. The hospital features rotating exhibitions of artwork created by artists who believe that art can have a positive effect on people.

Details
- Entries must be received by 11:59 pm on December 2, 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 the hospital’s system.

Schedule
Deadline for entries………………..…....11:59 pm on December 2, 2019
Delivery of Accepted Work……….....…December 17-21,2019
Exhibition Run………………….….…............January 6-April 13, 2019

Entry Fees
members………………..…$10 per artwork/$20 for two pieces*
non-members………..……$15 per artwork/$30 for two pieces*
*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.

• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2 minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Kyle Hazard to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.

• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. 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
NC Photography is open to any living artist. A maximum of 2 works of photography, 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 January 9-12,2019.

Ship To:
Visual Art Exchange
c/o Kyle Hazard
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.

AWESOME DAY CALL FOR PITCHES!

Deadline to enter: 11:59pm on October 13, 2019
Event date: October 25, 6-9pm
Location: Moore Square, Raleigh

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WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR AWESOME IDEA!

On October 25th, we will be hosting a live Pitch Night as part of our Awesome Day festivities! Anyone with a fun, community-focused idea could win $1000 if our Awesome Trustees love what you have to say!

TO PARTICIPATE:

STEP ONE: simply answer four simple questions. That’s it. Don’t over think it. There’s no application fees, no budgets, and no one cares how amazing you are at writing. Just tell us your idea by midnight on OCTOBER 13.*

STEP TWO: we will pick the most interesting ideas and invite those folks to come pitch them live to our Awesome Trustees as part of a fun, supportive public event.

Ready?

*Applications are accepted ongoingly, and any submitted after August 10 or not selected to pitch live will be rolled forward and reviewed by the Awesome Trustees at their January 7 meeting.

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AWESOME GUIDELINES

The simplest and most spur-of-the-moment ideas can start a movement and build community! We think those ideas are important and we want to hear them! Awesome Raleigh Durham funds creative ideas that are specific, public, and spark thought in a meaningful way for the Triangle community. In other words, applications that match the following criteria have the best chance of being funded:

> The project is joyful, audacious, exciting, thought-provoking, and/or spontaneous
> The final project takes place within the Triangle area of North Carolina
> The final project available for the public to enjoy
> The project has a timeline that begins within one year of funding being awarded
> The project scale can be achieved with the $1,000 grant vs. the $1,000 going toward a much larger funding need

*We do not claim ownership or future rights to your project, nor do we wish the funds to be repaid if things do not go as planned. We just want to see how awesome you can be with your idea and some support!

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ABOUT AWESOME DAY

☆☆ We are hosting a full day of all things awesome—Awesome Foundation that is! ☆☆

VAE is home to the RDU Chapter of the Awesome Foundation, an international organization that empowers (and pays!) creative thinkers to dream up ideas that make their communities that much more, well, awesome! VAE awards $1000 every single month to folks who care about community and think outside the box!

Now it’s time to celebrate the projects that have been funded so far, and encourage more folks to step up and be Awesome! Join us October 25 for a full day of creativity and Awesome!

☆☆SCHEDULE☆☆
8:30 - 10 AM @ Moore Square
Join us for a collaboration between Awesome Foundation and CreativeMornings RDU as Christina Lorena Weisner kicks off our day by discussing the floating art and science lab she built and then floated down the Neuse River with funds from the Awesome Foundation.
☆Read more about Christina's project HERE.
☆RSVP for CreativeMornings HERE.

10 AM @ Moore Square
100 CreativeMorning attendees will be given a gift that will help to spread Awesome throughout the city, but you have to be there in order to get in on the action!
☆RSVP for CreativeMornings HERE.

10AM - 6PM @ random locations throughout the Triangle
Previous Awesome Foundation grant recipients will be doing pop-up performances, interactive activities, and have their work on display for all to see for this Awesome Day! A full schedule and map coming soon.

6 - 8 PM @ Moore Square
PITCH NIGHT! Five Awesome Foundation applicants will be selected to pitch their ideas live to our foundation trustees and the general public. Two pitches will be given $1,000 to go forth and be awesome, one selected by the foundation trustees and one selected by the audience. Submit your Awesome application by end of day on October 13 to be considered to pitch live

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BIG at Dock 1053

BIG

October 1, 2019-January 1, 2020
Location: Dock 1053
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd
Raleigh, NC 27604

For our latest call for art for our community partner Dock 1053 we asked artists to submit the biggest work they had.

FEATURED ARTISTS

Mary Ann Anderson - Chaos
Ashley Armstrong - Night Blues
Naomi Balint - Magical Floating World
Bethany Bash - "Sink or Swim", They Said
Sasha Baskin - Jenny's Departure
Alexandra Bravar - 105 Feelings
Allison Coleman - Planate Perspective
Emilie Hoke - Surface 12
Susan LaMantia - It's All Relative
Paolo Pedini - Hey What
Rachel Penton - Unrest
Rafael Roman - Marilyn
KENO VIGIL - Ring of Fire - Part II

Quorum Center Lobby Feature Wall Art - RFQ

RFQ - Quorum Center Lobby Feature Wall Art

Owner: Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU)

Quorum Center; 323 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC

Call To Artists: This is a call to artists who have an interest in designing, creating and
installing an art exhibit to be displayed in the Quorum Center Building in Raleigh, NC. The art will be attached to an existing wall that is part of the ground floor lobby in this prominent building. The owner is Local Government Federal Credit Union who is the party interested in acquiring this art. Davis Kane Architects is the project administrator and will be the liaison between the owner and artist.

Submission Deadline: Friday October 3rd, 2019 – 5:00 PM delivered to Davis Kane Architects

Art Budget: Not To Exceed $100,000

Budget Description:
The Budget includes all associated costs of creation, fabrication, shipment, installation, artist fees, travel, maintenance and other direct costs including any modifications to building infrastructure required to accommodate art installation.

Project Details:
The Quorum Center (QC) is a facility for local government entities and associations to use as a headquarters or as a Raleigh satellite office for networking, promotion, operations and event needs. The QC provides a space equipped with the technology, infrastructure and square footage to host large-scale events and meetings – all with a downtown address that immerses the occupants and visitors in the heart of Raleigh. The proximity to state government buildings and many related agencies is an important facet of the buildings appeal to the occupants.

LGFCU requests that qualified artists submit their qualifications for an art installation on the 1s t floor lobby feature wall. The wall is 57’ long by 15’ high. It is visible from Jones Street and as such is in a prominent viewing location. Upon satisfactory completion of the installation, LGFCU will own the art and all related rights to the art. The artist will warrant the art installation for a period of up to five years at which point the maintenance requirements will expire. At a future date, LGFCU may elect to relocate the art and make it part of LGFCU’s collection. At that time, a new feature wall display will be installed.

The proposer may be an individual artist or a team led by an artist. The term “artist” in this RFP refers to either. See attached for “Attachment A” for additional site information.

Artwork Goals:
The QC art installation should convey an inviting, inclusive and professional environment that pays tribute to the mission and service of local government employees in North Carolina. The artwork should recognize and honor the leadership, service and impact provided by local leaders, employees and community volunteers. From elected officials to first responders, from librarians to parks and recreation employees and volunteers, from county and municipal employees to sanitation and housing authority staff - LGFCU members provide the services, support and structure that keep our communities running – this commitment is at the heart of what the QC artwork should represent. For more information about LGFCU see the link below visit https://www.lgfcu.org/strategic-plan/

LGFCU management is a focused, technically savvy and highly professional group that holds very high standards for themselves and their work environment. The installation may exploit lighting, technology and interactive elements. It should be noted that then installation will be viewed from within the building lobby as well as the street. The art should be “demountable”; that is, it should be designed and constructed such that it can be readily removed from the location and re-installed to another location without reconstruction or further engagement by the artist. No portion of the art shall be permanently affixed to the building.

The art should have a substantial and artistic presence that unites it with the neighboring Museum District and makes it a known attraction in Raleigh that locals appreciate and tourists visit. Content, theme, and elements should honor local government employees by celebrating their service and recognizing their sacrifices, contributions and commitment to community.

Selection Information:
From this initial submission, an art selection committee will review all submissions and prepare a shortlist of three to five artists. The committee will then submit Request for Proposals to the shortlist of artists. The RFP will request that the artist submit a proposed art solution for the project. The artist will be compensated for preparation of the submission, the amount of which is to be determined.

Application Requirements:
All professional artists must be at least 18 years of age. Artists who have successfully managed and completed at least one similar art installation with a budget equal to or greater than $50,000 may be given preference over less experienced artists. The artists must have general liability insurance equal to or greater than the cost of the installation for the duration of the project and have demonstrated the ability to adhere to a strict timeline. Artists’ proposals will be evaluated based upon creativity, their professional qualifications, proven artistic merit of prior relevant work, experience fabricating and installing artwork suitable for this type of environment, and experience working with architects, contractors and municipalities.

Sales and Commission:
LGFCU will own the art installation and all rights to the art for their corporate collection. A commission will be offered to the shortlisted artists for preparation of the RFP responses.

Project Timeline:

• RFQ Submission Deadline: October 3, 2019.

• Panel Review: October 3rd through 17th, 2019.

• Finalist Notification (RFP release): October 17th, 2019.

• Pre-presentation site visit: October 21s t, 2019.

• Proposal Presentations: January 9, 2020.

• Final Artist Selection: January 13, 2020.

• Contract: January 27th, 2020.

• Design Review Phases: TBD

• Fabrication: TBD

• Installation Schedule for art coordinated with project construction: TBD

• Completion Date: July 13, 2020 (6 months from artist notification)

How to Apply:
To submit, please see the link to register below and upload submission.

Submissions must be a maximum of 25MB total and include the following:
1. Letter of Interest: Maximum 1000 words outlining your interest in this project, experience working on comparable projects and a maximum 500-word statement of your conceptual approach to this project.
2. Professional Resume (if an artist team, include a resume for each team member). Maximum five pages per artist/team member to include artist training, professional experience in fabrication, installation and use of selected materials.
3. Past Project Experience (up to 5 projects)

a. All files should be named in the following format: 01_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg, 02_LASTNAME_TITLE.jpg.
b. Still images should be sent as jpegs and should be at least 1000px and 300 dpi at their widest dimension. 2D artists may submit one JPEG per project. 3D artists may submit two JPEGS (one full shot and one detail) per project.Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.
c. Video samples should be edited to be no longer than 2-minutes. Video artists are to submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like Hulu, Vimeo, or YouTube. Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred and video samples can be submitted on CD or flash drive if necessary. Please contact Sarah Burnette via contact below to make arrangements for delivery prior to deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above on digital files and hard copy CD or Flash Drive.
d. Description of project including title, schedule details (starting date, fabrication time frame, delivery, and installation), dimensions, significant materials, and budget.
e. Professional References: List of three (3) prior permanent art project references with contact information (name, title, organization, mailing address, phone number, email address) , name and location of the artwork and a brief description of the relationship.

To submit:
Please see the link to register and upload submission.

For Questions, Please Contact:
For questions, please contact Sarah Burnette at art@daviskane.com

Consulted with VAE Raleigh, Artspace, and CAM Raleigh.

Haring Love, part I: evolution of the Keyhole Torus in tribute to Keith Haring

Nate Sheaffer
September 6-28,2019

Nate Sheaffer began studying art under Robert Howard at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in 1984.  Large Assemblies of found steel objects, welded and bolted together begged for lightening in some fashion.  Bob Howard said one day, “You oughta go see Jerry Noe, put some neon on those things.”  The start was just that simple.

The next semester, Independent study with Jerry Noe in the same department led to a lifelong friendship with John Wilhelm, then owner of Paradise Neon, located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh.  Just when Nate was about to graduate and had hopes of going to work for John at Paradise Neon, John was bought up by Illumelex Corporation.

“Start up your own shop,” John said.  “You’re not gonna’ like commuting to the other side of Raleigh from Chapel Hill for minimum wage as an apprentice.”

And so, three months after graduating UNC-CH with a degree in German, Nate rented a space behind Mariakakis Greek Restaurant in Chapel Hill, and founded Neon Impressions, Inc.  Early work focused on abstractions until the reality of making rent and a living turned Nate down the road of commercial, then later, production neon tubing manufacture.

Along with his brother and partner, Curtis, Nate grew the company quickly, adding a third brother, Garth, as the first employee, followed by dozens more glass blowing apprentices, assemblers, and eventually, an engineer.  Into the early and mid nineties, production, wholesale neon tubing and sign manufacturing thrived.  The company moved twice – first into a 10,000 square foot hatchery in Pittsboro, NC and then into the former Bells School on Jordan Lake.

A strong alliance with American Neon Signs, of Muenster, Germany, provided a prolific avenue for production and sales driven by ANS founder, Christopher Sheldon.

In 1998, Neon Impressions, Inc. began working as a job shop for large production houses creating tens of thousands of units annually for the alcohol and tobacco industries.  In early 1999, the sign industry and production neon signage became one of the many industries to fall prey to offshore competition.  It was for the best, for Nate, as production neon signs and wholesale tubing had caused him to stray far from creative work.

For the next seven years, Nate worked as a project manager and estimator for Van Thomas Contractor, Inc. –  a small but respected commercial general contractor located in Siler City, North Carolina. In 2005, with the birth of his son, and later with the birth of his daughter in 2007, Nate transitioned from the work force to the world of a stay-at-home dad.

Cut to 2012, when both children are in elementary school and blocks of time large enough to create art begin to appear with consistency.  Nate re-joined the Chatham Artists Guild – an organization whose inception was part of his early artistic success as a founding member of the Chatham Artists Studio tour 20 years earlier – and once again found his home with a creative, artist’s life.

For more information about Nate Sheaffer, please visit www.natesheaffer.com/

You thought you are the center of the universe - Jan-Ru Wan

You thought you are the center of the universe

Jan-Ru Wan
August 21 - October 5

ARTIST STATEMENT

Motherhood brought out a different perspective in my life on how we understand love. After the 2016 election, I found even newer meanings about this perspective. The current work was initiated and inspired by my own thoughts through raising my daughter. In a child’s development, I found that it is important to let the child understand the idea of “self” to develop one’s individual identity, but at the same time, it is also important to teach the child about the idea of sharing, and that we are all connected with one another in this universe.

In this world we live in, the idea of white privilege is implicitly embedded in everyday life, either we aware of it or not. Even in Taiwan where I grew up, we had only beautiful white dolls to symbolize the ultimate beauty, and white foreigners were more popular and respected in our little society. We did not know what racism was nor white superiority. This culture was such that everyone thought things were just the way they were; until one day, the perception was broken, we all woke up and we were taught that everyone was created equal, and we all collectively contribute to this beautiful world.

Letter to my daughter in the future: Dear daughter, growing up with you every minute has been the sweetest moments in my life, and we bathe you with all our love. But one day you might learn that someone would dislike you because the color of your skin, or the way you talk, or your gender, or even the name I gave you. That is ok because you are still loved. I hope that, despite these unpleasant experiences in the future, you will still have compassion in your heart, know that the universe is dependent on all living beings. Even though, you are not at the center of the universe anymore, the universe is a much more beautiful and peaceful place when we all lived in balance.

ARTIST BIO

For more than two decades, Jan-Ru Wan has been reusing found objects, especially those discarded from industrial factories, in her sculpture and installation work, re-inventing and elevating their original purpose. Her unique way of incorporating wildly diverse materials with layers of repetition and creating a space of awe is the signature of her installation works.

Throughout Wan’s career, she has participated in 28 solo exhibitions and 44 group exhibitions, including the 1st International Biennial of Casablanca at the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Art in Taiwan; the Yango-Biennial in Kinshasa, Congo, and her solo exhibition at the Mint Museum in Charlotte NC. Her work has been featured in Surface Design Magazine and Sculpture Magazine, as well as, The National Art Education Association Anthology: Globalization, Art, and Education, which devoted an entire chapter on her work. In 2006, The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee honored Wan with the GOLD award, recognizing her as the Graduate of the Last Decade. Wan was the recipient of North Carolina’s 2008 Visual Art Fellowship. She has been awarded artist residencies in Taiwan, Thailand, Morocco, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the United States.

Member Showcase • United Arts Council

On view: September 6 - 30, 2019
First Friday Reception: September 6, 6-8 PM
Location: United Arts Council
410 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

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.

Accepted Works

Lynn Alker - Under the Influence
David Barkhau - Bogey On Your Six
Marie-Louise Bennett - Trojan Horses
Brenda Brokke - Guardian of the Natural
Adam David Cohen - Turned Tide
Nicole Drake - Rivulet
Molly English - Raw I
Sam Lasris - Earth2222
Tina Marcus - Anthropoid Princess
Jennifer Markowitz - Fleshmap: Prologue, Los Angeles, Spring, 1985
Jason Noble - US FLAG (SYMBOLS II)
Leah Palmer Preiss - The Curious Vegepygmy of Chult
Constance Pappalardo - Over there
Oami Powers - Ursula
A. E. Richardson - Surrender
Debbie Robbins - Urban
Liz Roetzel - No Thank You For Your Service
Barbara Shumannfang - You Can’t Fall Out of the Universe
Sandy Tshopp - Untitled #26
Debi Vought - Fall Snow

Schedule
Notification of Accepted Work……….....… August 25
Delivery of Accepted Work………………….. August 28 - September 4, 2019
Exhibition Run………………….….…............ September 6 - 30, 2019

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 August 26 - September 4, 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!

Reclaiming My Time • National Humanities Center

On view: September-December, 2019
Location: National Humanities Center
7 TW Alexander Dr, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

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The higher up you go in the art world, the whiter and more masculine those getting paid are. Statistics show that the disparities that plague other industries, causing women to hear 80 cent to a man’s dollar, also lock women, and particularly women of color or and women with disabilities, out of opportunities to advance their creative careers. To do our parts to counteract these disparities, VAE and the National Humanities Center are dedicating our fall 2019 exhibition to a survey of female Southern artists. Reclaiming My Time is a juried exhibition featuring works by femme artists residing in the 11 states that comprise the regional South: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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Accepted Works:

Lakeshia Reid-What you Change Changes You
Toya Wallace-We Love Our Babies Too
Jennifer Markowitz-"Do Not Look Away From Me!"
Tracy Carhart-grace, katies’ hand
Mary Cozens-Raw II
Stacey Budge-Kamison-Georgia
Miranda Reichhardt-The Fish Painting
Melinda Fine-Elation
Joan Meade-Buttermilk Falls
Alyssa Hinton-Red Corn Mother
Elizabeth Roetzel-Lamentations
Marie-Louise Bennett-Still Here
Cache Owens-Ice Queens
Xiaowei Wu-Intoxication
Ayla Gizlice-Of Primary Concern is the Possible Eutrophic Tendency of the Lake
Elaine Kinnaird-Due Date Friday
Victoria Ralston-All That We Leave Behind
Pat Perrin-Inception–Life Emerges
Alexandra Bravar-Tell Me How You Got To Be So Free
Jennifer Minnis-Shifting of Self
Ericka Alston-Embracing #1

Due Date Friday by Elaine Kinnaird

Do Not Look Away From Me! by Jennifer Markowitz

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About the Juror: Roxana Pérez-Méndez is a video performance and installation artist who creates work about the slippery nature of contemporary history and identity through the lens of her own experience as a Puerto Rican woman. Pérez-Méndez also collaborates with fellow artist and colleague, Mario Marzan. Their joint effort, CAMPO RESEARCH STUDIO, is a collaborative process that fosters the integration of nature and art through research, public engagement and education. They utilize the intersection of the arts, geography and history as a catalyst for social dialogue and creative exchange of ideas. Pérez-Mendez holds a BFA from The Ohio State University and a MFA from Tyler School of Art and is currently an Associate Professor of Art at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

About the Venue:
The National Humanities Center is a nonprofit institute for the study of all areas of humanities. This fall, NHC will welcome its incoming class of learning fellows from 30 states and four countries.

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Schedule
Delivery of Accepted Work…………………..Aug. 9-28
Exhibition Run………………….….….........……...Sept. 1-Dec., 2019

Eligibility
Reclaiming My Time is open to any living artist. 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.

VAE does 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 Aug. 19-28, 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!

Research Triangle Park RFQ

The Research Triangle Foundation(RTF) is seeking to commission artwork for the RTP Headquarters building located at 12 Davis Drive, RTP. Artists working in all media are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration of this project.

ABOUT RTP

RTP is the largest university research park in the country. The Park was founded in 1959 by a group of individuals who saw the potential of collaboration among business, government, and local universities. These individuals banded together to start the Research Triangle Foundation, the not-for-profit that runs the Park today.

Since then, world-changing inventions from the barcode to life-saving HIV drugs have been invented here. Today, the Park is home to more than 300 different companies and 55,000+ employees in industries including micro-electronics, telecommunications, biotechnology, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, humanities, and environmental sciences.

RTF’s mission is to facilitate collaboration between the Triangle universities, promote cooperation between universities and industry, and create an economic impact for the citizens of North Carolina. As RTP looks toward its next 60 years, it is beginning a redevelopment that aims to bring the evolving needs of the Triangle community to the forefront.

The Commissioned piece should celebrate this monumental project. Called Hub RTP, this new mixed-use district will feature 100 acres of indoor and outdoor environments at the heart of the Park. Hub RTP will encourage innovation and collaboration, and energize visitors and both professionals and individuals.

ARTIST GUIDELINES

At this time, we are only looking for examples of past work and resume. No additional consideration will be given to artists who prematurely submit mock-ups/designs.

The schedule for the project is as follows.

• September 28th - Deadline to submit work samples

• October 7th - Five artists will be selected to create mock-ups for the commissioned piece. Selected artists will receive a $200 proposal stipend.

• November 12th - The final selection for the commissioned work will be finalized and announced.
  

• The selected artist will receive a stipend with a ceiling of $7000 to cover materials and time.

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.

• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2-minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Kyle Hazard to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to the deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.

• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. 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

The Research Triangle Park RFQ is open to any living artist. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 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.

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 strives 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.

Questions email Kyle!

Latinos Unidos @ NetApp Call for Artists

NetApp is looking for LatinX and Hispanic artists to showcase their work during the kickoff event for NetApp’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, on September 6th from 3:30-4:30 pm. This event is hosted by Latinos Unidos @ NetApp (LUNA) and will include classical flamenco guitar music, art, food, and beverages.

ARTIST GUIDELINES

Deadline to enter: August 26th 11:59 pm.
Event date: September 6th from 3:30-4:30 pm.
This opportunity is open to LatinX and Hispanic artists and makers working in any media. Selected artists are responsible for their own sales and for the installation and breakdown of their display areas. Artists will receive a table for the event. Any additional displays (easels, risers, print caddies, etc) are the responsibility of the artist.

LUNA is part of NetApp’s Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging’s Business Impact Groups and Allies program. The group’s mission is to promote inclusivity and to foster the growth of Latinos in technology through educational outreach programs and speaking engagements by collaborating with the LatinX community throughout the Triangle.

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.

• Video samples should be edited to no longer than 2-minute excerpts. It is strongly preferred that video & audio artists submit their work online through clips or url addresses to online sharing formats like hulu, vimeo, youtube, or dropbox. Videos submitted as uploaded files should be submitted as Quicktime files whose width is no larger than 720px and file size is no larger than 10MB (as that is the largest file eligible for upload on our entry software). Please only submit video art or video documentation of an art piece that requires video to be fully experienced. Do not send video walk-throughs of static exhibitions or video slideshows. While web-hosted submissions are strongly preferred, video and audio samples can be submitted on CD if necessary. Please contact Kyle Hazard to make arrangements for CD delivery prior to the deadline. Follow the filename format for works as indicated above.

• Audio: Audio should be submitted as separate MP3 files. Each track should be no longer than 2 minutes. 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

The NetApp Call for Artists is open to any living artist who identifies as Hispanic and/or LatinX. Two and three-dimensional entries will be accepted. Work must be original and completed in the last 3 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.

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 strives 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.

Questions email Kyle!

NetApp está buscando artistas latinos e hispanos para mostrar su trabajo durante el evento de lanzamiento para la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana (también conocido como “HHM” por sus siglas en inglés) de NetApp, el 6 de septiembre de 3:30-4:30 pm. Este evento es organizado por Latinos Unidos @ NetApp (LUNA) e incluirá música clásica de guitarra flamenca, arte, comida y bebidas.

DIRECTRICES PARA ARTISTAS

Fecha para responder: 26 de agosto a las 11:59 p.m.
Fecha del evento: 6 de septiembre de 3: 30-4: 30 pm.
Esta oportunidad está abierta a artistas y creadores latinos e hispanos que trabajan en cualquier medio. Los artistas seleccionados son responsables de sus propias ventas y de la instalación y desglose de sus áreas de exhibición. Los artistas recibirán una mesa para el evento. Cualquier exhibición adicional (caballetes, elevadores, caddies impresos, etc.) es responsabilidad del artista.

LUNA es parte del programa de Diversidad Global de NetApp. La misión del grupo es promover la inclusión y fomentar el crecimiento de los latinos en la tecnología a través de programas de divulgación educativa y charlas colaborando con la comunidad LatinX en todo el Triángulo (RTP).

Información de entrada:

• Todos los archivos deben tener el siguiente nombre: 01_APELLIDO_TITULO.jpg, 02_APELLIDO_TITULO.jpg.

• Las imágenes fijas deben enviarse en formato JPEG y deben tener al menos 1000px en su dimensión más amplia, sin exceder los 2 MB por imagen. Los artistas 2D pueden enviar un JPEG por entrada. Los artistas 3D pueden enviar dos JPEGS (una toma completa y un detalle) por entrada. Siga el formato de nombre de archivo para trabajos como se indica arriba.

• Las muestras de video deben editarse a no más de 2 minutos de extractos. Se recomienda encarecidamente que los artistas de video y audio envíen su trabajo en línea a través de clips o direcciones URL a formatos de intercambio en línea como hulu, vimeo, youtube o dropbox. Los videos enviados como archivos cargados deben enviarse como archivos Quicktime cuyo ancho no sea mayor a 720px y el tamaño de archivo no sea mayor a 10MB (ya que ese es el archivo más grande elegible para cargar en nuestro software de entrada). Envíe solo videoarte o documentación de video de una obra de arte que requiera que el video sea totalmente experimentado. No envíe recorridos en video de exposiciones estáticas o presentaciones de diapositivas en video. Si bien las presentaciones alojadas en la web son muy preferidas, se pueden enviar muestras de video y audio en CD si es necesario. Comuníquese con Kyle Hazard para hacer arreglos para la entrega del CD antes de la fecha límite. Siga el formato de nombre de archivo para trabajos como se indica arriba.

• Audio: el audio debe enviarse como archivos MP3 separados. Cada pista no debe durar más de 2 minutos. Siga el formato de nombre de archivo para trabajos como se indica arriba.

• Basado en la web: el trabajo basado en la web debe enviarse como una URL que figura en la lista de muestra de trabajo. Solo envíe proyectos basados ​​en la web. No se considerará un sitio web de cartera que presente audio / video art e imágenes fijas.
  

ELEGIBILIDAD

La convocatoria de artistas de NetApp está abierta a cualquier artista vivo que se identifique como hispano y / o latinoamericano. Se aceptarán entradas de dos y tres dimensiones. El trabajo debe ser original y completado en los últimos 3 años. No se aceptarán copias, reproducciones mecánicas, moldes o kits de trabajo. Visual Art Exchange se reserva el derecho de excluir el trabajo debido a su tamaño o requisitos especiales.

No exhibiremos ni apoyaremos financieramente el trabajo que coopta la historia de una comunidad sin la representación de esa comunidad actuando en un rol de toma de decisiones.

ACCESIBILIDAD

VAE se esfuerza por hacer que el proceso de envío también sea accesible. Alentamos a cualquiera a participar en nuestras exposiciones de convocatoria abierta. Si necesita información adicional o alojamiento para ingresar a esta exposición, envíe un correo electrónico a Kyle o llame al 919.828.7834.

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