Prospectus
EXHIBITION THEME
A call-to-artists juried exhibition displaying recently completed (within two years) contemporary art of all media. With an eye towards the unexpected, submit examples of works that demonstrate innovative use of materials, unusual treatment of subject matter, unconventional mediums and edgy techniques to get their point across. The goal of this exhibition is to showcase benchmarks of excellence in contemporary art that demonstrates superior technique and original concept and design…This is NOT your father’s art exhibit so leave your traditional portraits and landscapes at home!
Exhibition on display from January 15 through March 7, 2015.
Cash awards for Best of Show and place winners.
JUDGE
Lighthouse ArtCenter is pleased to announce that CONTEMPO will be judged by Elayne Mordes of WhiteSpace Collection.
Whitespace is the private contemporary art exhibition space and loft-style home of Elayne and Marvin Mordes located in West Palm Beach. The Mordes’ have been collecting Contemporary Art for over 30 years and have a unique European approach to their collection.
Passionately contemporary, Elayne is the couple's more public face, the effervescent hands-on part of the operation.
One of the strengths of the collection is the consistency of vision that it exhibits and, in addition, has also been characterized by its enthusiasm and focus.
Whitespace has approximately 8000 square feet of exhibition space which has partial permanent programming and a changing project space entitled “Whitebox”, which has curated exhibitions which meet a high level of competency, vision and creativity.
Since its opening, Whitespace has employed scores of local young and emerging artists as curators, handlers, photographers, and assistants of all sorts and introduced their work to the public through an annual cycle of shows.
SUBMISSIONS
Artists are invited to submit artwork of all mediums and formats including digital, electronic, installation, and sculpture in addition to 2-d art that hangs on the wall. Selection will be based on submitted images, therefore it is possible for an artist to have more than one piece selected for the show. Open to all artists, professional, amateur and students.
Entrants may submit up to three pieces of artwork to be considered for this exhibition. Please note that the ArtCenter has a 10’ high ceiling.
DELIVERY AND PREPARATION
Selected artwork must be hand-delivered to the ArtCenter on Sun., January 11 (10 a.m. -2 p.m.) OR Mon., January 12 (10 a.m.- 6 p.m.)
Artwork that is shipped must be scheduled for delivery to arrive ON the following days and times ONLY:
Monday, January 5 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 6 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 7 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Monday, January 12 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
Tuesday, January 13 (BEFORE noon)
Two-dimensional work must be framed, edge-finished or gallery-wrapped and wired, ready to hang. (Please put a label on the back with your name, title of work, medium, size, and retail price.) Pedestals will be provided by Lighthouse ArtCenter for 3-D works as available. Please contact us with questions about installation pieces. The ArtCenter has the right to refuse to hang artwork not properly prepared for display or that differs from submitted images. Artists with installations that have been accepted may be required to assist in the on-site installation.
FRAMING
It is suggested that frames be simple and unadorned. They should be light colored wood, white, silver or black. Artwork must be ready to hang with wire in place. “Saw tooth” hangers are not compatible with our hanging system and are often unstable, we will not hang work by this method.
SHIPPING
• Accepted paintings may be shipped in a reusable box via UPS or FedEx including PREPAID return shipping labels. Return labels must include a bar code.
• Shipping artwork in Airfloat or U-LINE boxes is strongly recommended. No wood crates and no packing peanuts please.
At the conclusion of the exhibition, artists may either pick up unsold work, donate it to the ArtCenter and receive a donation receipt or elect to have it shipped back to them as long as shipping costs and packaging have been provided.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
Monday, December 1, 2014 - Last day for juried entry application
Thursday, December 18 - Notification of juried acceptance
Sunday, January 11, 2015 – Hand-deliver accepted art to Lighthouse ArtCenter 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (please see “Delivery and Preparation” paragraph for details on shipping timelines.)
Monday, January 12 – Hand-delivery of accepted art continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, January 15 – Opening and awards program at 3rd Thursday reception event 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 –3rd Thursday reception event 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7 – Last day of exhibition.
Saturday, March 7 - Art pickup (if not donating to ArtCenter or shipping) 2-4 p.m.
Monday, March 9 - Art pickup continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
JUROR DECISIONS: Applicants will be notified of the juror’s selections through Juried Art Services. In some cases, artists may be notified by phone or email. Please do not contact the judges regarding your application, they are not involved in the jury process!
ENTRY PROCESS. Lighthouse ArtCenter is not responsible for entry materials lost in the mail, entry materials damaged in transportation, or malfunctions in entry materials due to human or technological error by the entrant, Juried Art Services or Lighthouse ArtCenter staff. Entry materials of the artists selected for exhibition may be used by the ArtCenter for marketing, press, announcements, etc. and permission to reproduce artists’ work for publicity purposes is deemed given with acceptance. LAC is not responsible for loss or damage to the accepted artwork during the course of the exhibition.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Artwork will be handled with all possible care during the exhibition; however, neither The Lighthouse ArtCenter nor any member, volunteer, agent or visitor of LAC will be responsible for any loss or damage. Glass is used at the artist's risk. By entering this exhibition artists shall be deemed to agree with the conditions stated.
SALES OF ARTWORK. ALL WORK THAT IS SUBMITTED MUST BE FOR SALE. Artists will receive 60% on sales of their work sold during the exhibition, and there will be a 40% commission to the Lighthouse ArtCenter. ALL art MUST remain on display through the duration of the exhibition.
UNSOLD ARTWORK. Must be removed at the conclusion of the events on March 7th OR March 9th. The ArtCenter does not have space to safely store artwork when an exhibition ends. Artwork will be released to a third party only with the prior written authorization of the artist or owner. The ArtCenter will ship work back provided that proper shipping materials and postage have been supplied. Lighthouse ArtCenter will charge a storage fee of $5 per day on any works not picked up by 6 p.m. on March 9, 2015. After 30 days, the artwork will become property of the ArtCenter and may be discarded, donated or sold.
NO REFUNDS.
Refunds will not be made on any application entry.