ArtSoBay: Open Call to Artists

CALL TO ARTISTS: ArtSoBay 2010 APPLICATION

ArtSoBay 2010 - SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
January 16: Application and fee due to Estate
January 20: Notification of Acceptance
January 25: Deadline for Delivery of Exhibit Work(s)
Jan. 25-30: Installation of Work(s)
Exhibit Opening January 31
March 3-5: Pick up of artwork by Artist

EXHIBIT BACKGROUND
Over 250 submissions were reviewed by the Estate’s Exhibits and Collections Committee, led by David Castillo, Advisory Board Member for LegalArt. Only 10 artists were chosen for this highly selective and competitive fine art show. The artists selected worked in a wide range of media from sculpture to photography, drawing, painting, and installation. From Vickie Pierre and Felice Grodin’s imagined landscapes to Federico Nessi’s photographic work which uses the human body as a structure in a landscape to ideas of design in Michael Loveland’s work and John DeFaro’s sculpture which also is informed by the landscape of the Deering Estate itself.

The exhibit is open to the public during regular Estate hours and is free with admission.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Artist interested in participating in the 2010 ArtSoBay Exhibition must complete a formal application. Please complete the entry form and return it with $25 entry fee by JANURAY 16, 2010 (postmarked Jan. 13, 2010):

Deering Estate at Cutler, Exhibits and Collections
c/o: Jennifer Tisthammer 16701 SW 72 Avenue Miami, Florida, 33157
(305) 235-1668, ext. 232, tistj@miamidade.gov

GUEST JUROR
Work will selected by Bernice Steinbaum (Bernice SteinBaum Galleries) and Deering Estate at Cutler's Exhibits and Collections Advisory Committee. Bernice Steinbaum Gallery is a pioneer for galleries showcasing women artists and artists of color, mid-career artists, Macarthur “Genius” award winners, Annenberg fellows, among other awards.

EXHIBIT THEME
This is an OPEN call to artists. The idea of an open call is to allow each of the submitting artists the opportunity to show their current work without the restrictions of a theme or concept.

ELIGIBILTY
Applications that include all forms of media are accepted. Please submit only current work - completed in the last two years. All works submitted must be original work of the applicant. No reproductions or copies will be accepted.

NOTE: The Deering Estate at Cutler is a public park, and it is an Estate policy that under no circumstances, shall artwork include any inappropriate or offensive nudity, political, religious, or racial comments.

SIZE LIMITATIONS AND FRAMING
2-D work should be no larger that 48” x 48” including frame. 2-D work must be framed, ready to hang with wire in place. Work not properly framed will be disqualified. 3-D work should not exceed 30 lbs. for interior installation. Outdoor installation is available. Please check with Exhibits & Collections staff in advance of submission.

SHIPPING AND HANDLING
All work selected must be delivered by January 25th and retrieved by the artist or an agent of the artist by March 5th. The Estate will not be responsible for artwork left past the pick up dates.

SELECTION
Artist applications are judged by volunteer jurors selected by the Deering Estate at Cutler. All work must be original. All work will be selected based on quality, elements of design and site appropriateness. Photographers must not manipulate or disturb the Estate’s natural and historic environment. Both traditional & contemporary art forms are encouraged, as well artists working in a variety of media. The Estate will strive for diversity in style, scale, media, and artists. Participants shall, under no circumstances, include any inappropriate or offensive nudity, political, religious, or racial comments as part of any work submitted. The Estate, through its Director, shall have the right to remove any & all work that they deem inappropriate or offensive. Any work(s) to be displayed at the Estate must be approved & accepted by the Deering Estate at Cutler.

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