Prospectus
The 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition
Exhibition dates October 15 - December 3, 2011
Artists are invited to submit one or two current works in any media for the 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition.
The fine art exhibition will be installed on the ground floor and second level of The von Liebig Art Center in six galleries. The 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition will be on view from October 15 through December 3, 2011. The von Liebig Art Center is located in Naples, Florida in the heart of the 5th Avenue South shopping, dining and arts district.
Awards
$2,500 in cash awards will be presented to artists during the Preview Reception on Friday, October 14, 2011. Attendance during the reception is encouraged, but is not required. Award checks will be mailed to winning artists who are unable to attend.
List of Awards
$1,000 Best of Show
$700 First Place
$400 Juror’s Choice Award
$200 Award of Merit
$100 Honorable Mention
$100 Honorable Mention
Juror and Awards Judge: Diane Camber, Director Emeritus, Bass Museum of Art
Diane Camber has more than thirty years of experience as a curator, educator and fine arts administrator. A native of Miami Beach, she served as Director and Chief Curator of the Bass Museum of Art from 1980 until June 2007. There she mounted more than 150 exhibitions, some of which traveled nationally and internationally. During her tenure she more than quadrupled the institution’s permanent collection as well as renovated and expanded the museum facility. Upon her retirement the museum trustees bestowed upon her the title of Director Emeritus. Prior to joining the Bass Museum, Camber held various positions at the Albright Knox Museum, Buffalo; deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, Massachusetts; and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. She has taught art and art history in public and private educational institutions and was active in historic preservation in Miami Beach.
Camber has a long standing involvement with Miami Art Basel. She has been on the Art Basel Host Committee since the art show began and prior to its inception she was involved in some of the initial planning with former Directors Sam Keller and Lorenzo Rudolph. Camber has received numerous awards in recognition of her cultural contributions. In 2007, she was made Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture. She is a past president of the Florida Art Museum Directors Association and an Emeritus Member of the Association of Art Museum Directors. Camber is a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University in Art History and also attended Massachusetts College of Art.
Now President of Diane W. Camber & Associates, LLC, Camber is an independent curator and consultant, advising private and institutional clients on collections management, programming, strategic planning, facilities and publications development. She continues to serve on grants panels, perform accreditations for the American Association of Museums and lecture on various aspects of the visual arts.
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center
Founded in 1954, the Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center is located in downtown Naples and presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art by regionally, nationally and internationally recognized artists. The Naples Art Association’s education program offers professional studio art courses and workshops in painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, ceramics, sculpture and applied arts. A lecture series features visiting speakers who cover dynamic and stimulating topics in art. Five major outdoor art festivals are held annually and Art in the Park, an NAA members’ outdoor art festival, is held the first Saturday of each month from November through April. The von Liebig Art Center’s galleries are open Monday - Saturday from 10 AM until 4 PM.
Naples Art Association Membership
Membership in the Naples Art Association is required. A discounted membership is offered to artists who wish to enter the 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition and who are not current or renewing members of the Naples Art Association. A discounted, one-year individual membership for $55 is offered to anyone who has not been a member of the Naples Art Association since December 31, 2008. Choose payment “Option 2” after completing your application. For more information on becoming a member, visit https://www.naplesart.org/content/become-member.
One of the many benefits of membership with the Naples Art Association is the opportunity to display and sell artwork. Upcoming opportunities include: The Fourth Annual Non-Juried All Artist Members Show of Shows Exhibition, September 12 - October 1, 2011 (registration deadline August 22, 2011); four exhibitions will be held in the Members’ Gallery between October 2011 and April 2012; Art in the Park is held the first Saturday of each month from November through April and Under an Open Sky: Plein Air Paintings of Southwest Florida is scheduled for December 17 - February 17, 2012. For information on upcoming exhibition opportunities visit https://www.naplesart.org/content/call-artists.
Size Limitations and Presentation
There are two entry categories: 2-dimensional artwork and 3-dimensional artwork.
2-dimensional artwork: maximum width 108 inches and height 108 inches (including frame if artwork is framed). Artwork must be ready for display. Framed works must be sturdy. Glass may be used only if frame is smaller than 26 x 26 inches. For safety reasons, larger frames requiring a glazing must have Plexiglas.
3-dimensional artwork: maximum dimensions 60 x 60 x 60 inches with a maximum weight 60 lbs. Ceiling suspended artwork not to exceed a total weight of 5 lbs.
Eligibility
Current Naples Art Association members and artists joining the Naples Art Association are invited to submit images of their artwork for the jury process. One or two images of original artwork created after January 1, 2009 and not previously exhibited at The von Liebig Art Center may be entered. Prints produced from original works of art are not eligible. Accepted artwork must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee
The $40 non-refundable entry fee entitles you to enter one or two artworks in the 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional artwork categories. Applications will be accepted online until midnight August 17, 2011. The non-refundable entry fee is $40 and is payable online by credit card.
Notifications
After the exhibition juror has made selections for The 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition, you will receive an e-mail notification instructing you to log into your Juried Art Services account and check the status of entry or entries. Notification e-mails will be sent on September 1, 2011. If your e-mail address changes, please update your profile. To do so, simply log into your Juried Art Services account, click on “Edit Profile” next to your name, make the necessary changes and click “submit” to save your changes.
Artist’s Statement
An artist’s statement will be mounted near each artwork in the exhibition. Artist’s Statements are included in the exhibition to provide insight and information for gallery visitors, docents and art collectors. Artists with artwork accepted for the exhibition who wish to update their artist’s statements may do so by e-mail before Monday, September 12, 2011. Unless updated by the deadline, the artist’s statement uploaded with your Juried Art Services entry will be used for the exhibition.
Artwork Delivery
Artwork accepted for The 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition may be hand delivered or shipped to Naples. Accepted photographs must remain on display for the entire duration of the exhibition and cannot be removed from The von Liebig Art Center until 4 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011
Hand Delivery: Deliver accepted artwork on Sunday, October 2nd from 2 - 5 PM or on Tuesday, October 4th from 10 AM - 2 PM. Driving directions to The von Liebig Art Center are available at https://www.naplesart.org/content/hours-location
Shipping Your Accepted Artwork: Accepted artwork may be shipped to Naples, Florida to arrive by no later than Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Exhibitors are responsible for the cost of transporting their artwork to and from Naples, Florida. Shipped artwork must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid return shipping label or Airbill. Shipping to P.O. Boxes is not permitted. Place the prepaid shipping label or Airbill in an envelope and attach it to the outside of your shipping container. ARTMove LLC will receive and return all shipped artwork. The ARTMove LLC shipping address and contact information will be provided to all applicants whose artwork is accepted for the exhibition. If your artwork is purchased during the exhibition, ARTMove LLC will return your prepaid shipping label after the exhibition ends.
Use care when packing your artwork. Cushion artwork on all sides with at least 4 inches of packing material and pack in a sturdy shipping carton. Popcorn (loose foam) is not an acceptable packing material as it will allow your artwork to shift during transit. Airfloat Systems sells excellent cushioned-shipping “Strongbox” containers that are sturdy and reusable. See www.airfloatsys.com The Naples Art Association is not responsible for artwork damaged during shipment and reserves the right to disqualify damaged artwork from the exhibition.
Preview Reception
On Friday, September 14th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM the NAA will host a Preview Reception and Awards Presentation at The von Liebig Art Center. Each exhibiting artist is eligible to bring one non-member guest to the reception free of charge.
Sales
Artwork exhibited in The 49th Founders Juried Awards Exhibition may be available for purchase or listed as NFS (not for sale). Once stated, neither the price nor title of artwork may be changed. The NAA processes artwork sales and will retain a 30% commission on all artwork sold during the exhibition. Proceeds from artwork sales support the NAA’s exhibition programs. Artists’ proceed checks will be mailed. Artists should receive their checks within three weeks from the close of the exhibition.
Artwork Pick-up or Shipped Artwork Return
All unsold artwork will be available for pick-up from 4 to 6 PM on Saturday, December 3rd and from 10 AM to 2 PM on Tuesday, December 5, 2011. Artwork should be picked-up during scheduled pick-up dates. Shipped artwork will be returned shipped by ARTMove LLC in Naples the week of December 12, 2011.
Waiver
Due care will be taken with all artwork. However, the Naples Art Association will not be held responsible for loss or damage to exhibited artwork. Artists may wish to acquire insurance to cover loss and/or damage.
Calendar
August 17 - Application Deadline, midnight (EDT)
September 1 - Artist Notification Date
September 12 - Updated Artist’s Statement Deadline (optional)
September 28 - Shipped Artwork Deadline
October 2 - Artwork Receiving, 2 - 5 PM
October 4 - Artwork Receiving, 10 AM - 2 PM
October 14 - Preview Reception and Awards Presentation, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
October 15 - Exhibition Opens to the General Public, 10 AM
December 3 - Exhibition Closes, 4 PM
December 3 - Artwork Pick-up, 4 - 6 PM
December 5 - Artwork Pick-up, 10 AM - 2 PM