2nd Annual Workhouse Glass National Exhibition 2016
October 22, 2016 to January 15, 2017
Lorton, Virginia
Application Dates
Mar 7 to Sep 16 '16
Application Fee
$30.00
(see prospectus for details)
Notification Date
Sep 28, 2016

Prospectus

Workhouse Arts Center
2nd Annual Workhouse Glass National 2016

Prospectus

The Workhouse Arts Center (WAF) is proud to announce a call for entries for its 2nd Annual Workhouse Glass National Exhibition 2016. This 2nd Annual Workhouse Glass National Exhibition is an “Open Call” for functional and/or sculptural glass artworks. The Workhouse Arts Center is very excited to promote and display the breadth of contemporary glass artwork being created throughout the USA.

Juror - Angus Powers

Angus Powers, Associate Professor of Glass is currently the Chair of Sculpture and Dimensional Studies and Glass Area Head at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Angus’ attended the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University where he earned his BFA and received his Masters of Fine Art degree from Tyler School Of Art, Temple Univerisity. His work has been experimental and has meandered through all types of venues and has focused on glass, light, technology, craft, and design. He has work in the collections of Museum of American Glass and the Glasmuseet Ebeltoft (Glass Museum in Ebeltoft), in Denmark. Powers has done live demonstrations at 3 Glass Art Society conferences and sat on the on jury or New Glass #36 a publication from the Corning Museum of Glass. He has led workshops at The Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, The Studio at the Corning Museum of Glass and has received three Excellence in Teaching awards in his tenure at Alfred University.

Entry Guidelines

Open to all glass artists 18 years and older residing in the U.S.

All works must be primarily Glass. Mixed media works will be accepted only if glass materials are the primary media. The juror will make final determinations. Size is limited to artwork that fits through a standard door. Floor works must be firmly stable. Large scale installations shall be installed by artist. Wall-mounted pieces are limited to 20 lbs. per section. Work must have been produced within the last 3 years.

Please visit www.workhousearts.org for a detailed prospectus or visit www.juriedartservices.com for detailed prospectus and to apply.

Selections will be conducted from images of works. No substitutions will be allowed. Artists may submit up to 3 entries with two images (including one detail) of each, not to exceed 6 images. Please proof read your entries carefully as this will be the information used to generate any publicity information.

Image Submission Guidelines

Please be prepared to submit the following when applying online:

  • Name
  • Title
  • Year completed
  • Type of glass and finishing method
  • Size (inches) H x W x D
  • Weight (lbs.)
  • Insurance Value/ Retail Price
  • A brief artist statement of no more than 150 words describing your work

* Artist must be ready to upload professional quality JPG images.
* The resolution of images should be 150DPI minimum; 300DPI maximum.
* Images need to be smaller than 15MB.

Entry Fee

All U.S. artists- $30

(Fee is non-refundable - payable thru PayPal when applying) for up to 3 entries (2 images (including one detail) per entry max.).

Entry form and application may be found online at www.juriedartservices.com

Awards

Best of Show- $500
1st place-$350
2nd Place-$250-Sponsored by Workhouse Glass Program
2 Honorable Mentions

Calendar

Detailed information and Registration form: Available online March 9, 2016
Entry Submittal deadline: September 16, 2016
Acceptance notification: on/after September 28, 2016
Acceptance Contracts due by October 3, 2016
Delivery of accepted work-being shipped: Due by October 14, 2016
Delivery of accepted work-being hand-delivered: October 17, 2016 10am-5pm only!
Installation: October 17-21, 2016
Exhibition Dates: October 22, 2016-January 15, 2017
Opening Reception: October 29, 2016 from 6pm-8pm
Return of Shipped Artwork: Starting January 16, 2017
Pick-up of Delivered Artwork: January 16, 2017 10am-5pm only!

Shipping

Artists are responsible for shipping their work to and from the Workhouse Arts Center and insuring it while in transit. Works may be shipped or hand delivered to the Workhouse Arts Center. Works must be shipped in reusable containers and packaging for re-packing and return shipping. Artist must provide a pre-paid return shipping label or check to cover return shipping costs*. Please! No Shipping Peanuts! If you must use them, please place in bags first!

Accepted work and contracts should be shipped/mailed to:

Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse Glass National 2016
Gallery Bldg. W-16
9518 Workhouse Way
Lorton Virginia 22079

* Any check received for return shipping should be for the same amount as it costs to ship to the Workhouse Arts Center. When determining return shipping cost, artist must be sure to use same address as it was sent from.

Insurance and Sales

The Workhouse Arts Center agrees to hold safe the work(s) of art and agrees, if unsold upon completion of the consignment period, to return the work(s) of art in the same condition as received, less reasonable wear and tear. Artists are encouraged to insure artwork(s). The Workhouse Arts Center is harmless for any damage or loss whatsoever.

The Workhouse Arts Center agrees to try to sell the work(s) of art at the price listed on the online application. Prices cannot be increased or decreased unless the Workhouse Arts Center receives those instructions in writing.

The Workhouse Arts Center will conduct all sales through their sales gallery. A 40% commission on sales will be taken by the Workhouse Arts Center.

Photography and Permissions

Accepted artists agree to allow the Workhouse Arts Center to photograph work while on display for educational and publicity purposes.
Images of accepted entries will be retained for the Workhouse Arts Center archives and may be reproduced and posted on its website and in printed materials.

It is understood that works in the exhibition may be photographed, telecast, and reproduced for press and publicity purposes including but not limited to reproduction in newspapers, periodicals, magazines, in television programs and on the internet in connection with the exhibition and the Workhouse Arts Center.

Reception

An Opening Reception will occur on October 29, 2016 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Workhouse Arts Center-Vulcan Gallery.