Prospectus
SUBMISSIONS
An open, juried exhibition where artists will emulate the style of the Barbizon school or the Impressionist movement by creating their paintings and pastels outside. Submit paintings or pastels of subject matter that is entirely left to the artist to decide. Show the essence of what the scene is and capture the changing light and its influence on color.
This exhibition will be installed just prior to the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Festival and will be on display from January 15 through March 28, 2015. (The 2nd Annual Plein Air Festival is March 12-15, 2015, please see separate call on Juried Art Services) ALL Plein Air will be on display until March 28, 2015 in an effort to maximize marketing and sales of artwork.
Cash awards for Best of Show and place winners.
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.
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)
Plein air work must be framed and wired, ready to hang. Please put a label on the back with your name, title of work, medium, size, and retail price. The ArtCenter has the right to refuse to hang artwork not properly prepared for display or that differs from submitted images.
FRAMING
It is suggested that frames be simple plein air style frames with little or no adornment. 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 StrongBox 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 (a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization) 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 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 19 –3rd Thursday reception event 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 – Last day of exhibition.
Saturday, March 28 - Art pickup (if not donating to ArtCenter or shipping) 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, March 30 - Art pickup continues 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DESCRIPTION OF SHOW - EXHIBITION THEME
An open, juried exhibition where artists will emulate the style of the Barbizon school or the Impressionist movement by creating their paintings outside. Artists will select their locations and views to show the essence of what the scene is as they try to capture the changing light and its influence on color. This exhibition will be installed just prior to the Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 2nd Annual Plein Air Festival and will be on display from January 15 through March 28, 2015. (2nd Annual Plein Air Festival is March 12-15, 2015, please see separate call on Juried Art Services) ALL Plein Air will be on display until March 28, 2015 in an effort to maximize marketing and sales of artwork.
Cash awards for Best of Show and place winners.
MISSION STATEMENT: The Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported nonprofit organization, provides visual and performing arts for the community through unique collections, engaging exhibitions and cultural programs, a dynamic School of Art and diverse outreach activities.
TERMS & CONDITIONS or GENERAL RELEASE of EVENT
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.
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 28th OR March 30th. 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 30, 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.