CALL FOR ENTRIES

Artists living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC are invited to apply for the 2024 Regional Fine Art Juried Exhibition, ‘Static’ taking place at Artisan Alley Fine Art Gallery. Deadline for entries is July 15th, 2024. The 2024 juror is David Kube.

Theme: Static

The radio hisses with static, crackling between two points of fidelity. This is a space brimming with energy yet hollow and empty. It is the same static that pervades our surroundings as we navigate a culture fixated on constant stimulation; an illusory energy that distracts us from more meaningful moments.  Yet static can also hold us in place, preventing us from moving forward or allowing us a moment of respite. 

This call invites artists to consider the multifaceted aspects of Static. What discoveries await within the static?  How do we navigate when static becomes a place of stagnation?  This exhibition is open to all media.

Calendar

• Entry form opens: April 20th, 2024

• Deadline for entries: July 15th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

• Notification of acceptance: August 4th, 2024

• Delivery of accepted work: September 1st-20th, 2024

• Public Reception: Friday, October 4th, 2024

• Exhibition dates: October 4th-November 29th, 2024

• Work available for pick up by artists December 1st- 15th, 2024

• Work returned to artists (via shipping) beginning December 2nd, 2024

Awards

• Awards for categories determined by our juror will be announced during the opening reception on October 4th, 2024.

Eligibility

• Artists living in the mid-Atlantic region of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington DC

• Age 18+

• Original work completed within the last five years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• Artists may submit up to 3 works

• All media considered

• Work cannot exceed 200 lbs or 96” in any direction

• All work submitted for jurying must be available for exhibition

• All work must remain on exhibit until the end of the exhibit, November 29th, 2024

• Only juror accepted work will be exhibited; no substitutions

• Accepted work must be professionally presented and installation-ready: wired and framed. Any objects containing varnish or polyurethane must be cured for a minimum of six weeks prior to delivery.

• Artisan Alley reserves the right to return work that is not of acceptable quality, differs significantly from the images submitted, is not original, is not installation ready, or is deemed unstable.

  Fees

  $15 for up to three entries (non-refundable). Entry fees may be paid online or by check made payable to Artisan Alley and mailed to Artisan Alley c/o KymBreanne Shingara, 631 Hollow Rd, Shamokin, PA 17872. 

  About our Juror

  Dave Kube, Juror
  

  Dave Kube is a visual artist, professor, and scholar who has spent over 15 years researching and creating work based around structures of power, marginalized populations, sexuality, and gender. Kube has participated in numerous panels and talks relating to LGBTQA+ identities, histories, and visual arts, and he has juried and curated local and national exhibitions. His work has been shown in various exhibitions throughout the country often aligned with social justice and marginalization. He earned his MFA degree in Photography from Tyler School of Art. Kube currently serves as an Associate Professor of Photography at Bloomsburg University.

  Selection process

  Our goal is to make the process of jurying efficient and fair. The independent juror will select the works of art to be included in the exhibition from the qualified entries. All work accepted is the result of the decision of the judge based on the merit of each individual submission. 

  Notification

  Entry of artwork and payment of entry fee do not guarantee acceptance into exhibit. Not all works will be accepted, and you will be notified if your works have been accepted by August 4th, 2024.

  Delivery and Shipping

  Accepted artwork must be received by September 20th, 2024.

  Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of artwork and any associated shipping costs. Include a return shipping label with your box. Artwork shipped to the Gallery will be returned beginning December 2nd, 2024. Art should be sent in sturdy, reusable containers for safe shipping.

  Artwork may be hand-delivered during open Gallery hours. You will be sent details with your acceptance letter. Work can be picked up beginning December 1st, 2024 and must be retrieved by December 15th, 2024.

  All artwork must be delivered between September 1-20th, 2024.

  Sales

  Artwork may be for display/exhibition only or for sale at the sole discretion of the artist. Artisan Alley will facilitate the sale of work to potential buyers during the time work is on display. Artisan Alley will take a 30% commission on the completion of the sale while work is on exhibition.

  How to Apply

  Review the preparation instructions below, then apply online by clicking the Enter button at bottom of page. Entries must be received no later than 11:59pm on July 15th, 2024.

  Preparing your submission for upload:

  The following information is required for each uploaded work on the online form: title, date, medium, dimensions.

  Up to three original works may be submitted per artist.

  Image files:

  • Files must be under 3MB each

  • JPG or JPEG format only.

  • Suggested minimum file size: 72 dpi, 1000 x 1000 pixels

  Naming:
  Use initials (first and last), entry number, and condensed title. Use no spaces or commas; use underscores between words as follows

  
  Format for Entries: LastName_Entry#_Title.jpg
  Example entry 1: SF_1_LivingHere.jpg
  Example entry 2: SF_2_HardTime.jpg

Images should accurately represent work. Poor quality images are more likely to be eliminated due to the jurying process; please follow the suggested minimum size above.

Photography Release

Artisan Alley Fine Art Gallery may photograph, digitally distribute, or reproduce the entries for educational, catalogue and publicity purposes, giving credit to the owner.

Details

The full Participation Agreement can be found here.

Contact

Please reach out to Artisan Alley with any questions. artisanalley.info@gmail.com