CALL FOR ENTRIES
Reflections in Fiberart
Fiber medium and techniques exhibition
April 12 - May 25, 2012
4007 Marathon Blvd. Austin, TX 78756
4007 Marathon Blvd. Austin, TX 78756
Entries due by: Friday - March 16, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:
The exhibition is open to all 18 years old and over. The work must primarily incorporate textiles, techniques (quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, weaving, rope, twine, thread, dying, stamping, transfers, etc) and other mixed media materials. The design must be original. Two dimensional wall hanging works must not exceed 40” in any direction and be low relief (max 6 inches) and less than 30 lbs. in weight. Minimum size excluding the mat and frame is 9 square inches. Some suspended ceiling pieces (less than 7ft.) may be accepted. Completed work must be less than two years old.
ENTRY PROCESS:
Begin by filling out the registration form (on second page.)
Print clearly; this info is used to create wall labels.
Each entry will be submitted by jpeg format or 8”x10”prints.
Total of two (2) images per entry.
1 a. Full view including the framing or hanging mechanism if in view
1 b. ONE close up of the fine detail
- Email to: dragonflygallery@att.net and please send curating fee by USPS(snail mail) or
- Mail a CD/prints and FORM with curating fee to: DRAGONFLY GALLERY
Images received by email or by CD
Please follow these requirements when preparing
your images for submission
JPG file format
Images must be in RGB
Use JPG compression quality 8 or medium
Label image: Last_Name_ImageNumber.jpg
example: Doe_Jess_1a.jpg for full image
Doe_Jess_1b.jpg for detail close-up
ACCEPTANCE NOTICE: email notification
All accepted works must be totally ready for hanging and be delivered with all necessary hardware for installation.
INSURANCE: Every precaution will be taken for the safety of the exhibited works. Insurance on all items is your responsibility.
SHIPPING: Accepted works must be shipped or hand delivered by April 6, 2012. Received works that are not sold must be shipped out at the artist’s expense, with shipping arranged by the artist (or picked up in-person). All packaging materials will be retained. If works do not sell, packing materials will be re-used to send works back to artist at the conclusion of the exhibit. Pick-up in person on May 25, 2012, 10am-5:30pm. Artwork not picked-up will be donated.
SALES: The sale price for each piece, which includes the commission fee, must be indicated on the entry form. The Dragonfly Gallery will retain a commission of 50% on all sales that occur during the exhibit or resulting from the exhibit.
USE OF IMAGES: All entrants agree that any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK ON CALENDAR
Entries due by: Friday - March 16, 2012
Acceptance Notification: Friday - March 23, 2012
Accepted Work due by: Friday- April 6, 2012 10am - 5:30pm
CURATING FEE $40: check or money-order to be mailed or hand delivered with CD.
$40.00 for the first four images.
Additional images may be submitted for $10 each.
There is no limit to the number of images submitted.
NOTE: Pieces selected for previous exhibitions at the Dragonfly Gallery are NOT eligible.
Opening Reception:
Thursday - April 12, 2012 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Pick-up:
Friday - May 25, 2012 10am - 5:30pm
Please download the entire prospectus from: dragonflygallerytx.com/gallery.htm
