Prospectus
Grove Gallery & Studios is an artist cooperative in the heart of East Lansing, Michigan, providing a unique exhibit space for a wide range of media and studios where visitors can see artists at work.
Gretel Geist Rutledge
“Lasting Impression-A Juried Exhibit of Traditional Printmaking”
January 10-February 28, 2016
Grove Gallery & Studios is pleased to announce a juried exhibit for printmakers. Lasting Impression honors the memory and passion for printmaking of founding member, Gretel Geist Rutledge.
Gretel discovered a deep love and talent for printmaking upon her retirement from the Michigan State University theater department where she designed sets and costumes for more than 100 productions and served as design consultant for the principal theaters in Michigan, as well as in New York. In the art of printmaking, she found a heart connection to “the process” of design that she enjoyed in her career.
Even though Gretel thought of herself as a beginning artist embarking on a second career, she was an artist in the truest sense of the word. Gretel was a supportive and encouraging gallery partner dedicated to building a community of professional and emerging artists.
In this spirit, Grove Gallery & Studios invites applications for Lasting Impression, a juried exhibit for printmakers.
Call for Artists
Application Dates: September 7, 2015 - November 7, 2015.
A $35.00 non-refundable fee will allow the applicant to submit up to three (3) original prints using traditional printing methods (woodcut, linocut, etching, engraving, monotype, lithography, collagraphy, intaglio, etc.; digital prints in whole or in part will not be accepted) and must include the following information:
One image of each submitted print (see JAS image requirements);
Title of the print;
A brief description of printing method(s);
Dimensions of framed print (must be no larger than 24”x30”, framed); and
The price, per print.
All work accepted for the exhibit must be for sale. Grove Gallery & Studios will retain 40% of the sale price if purchased.
Acceptance and Awards
The deadline for applications is November 7, 2015.
Applicants will be accepted for the exhibit through the JAS jury image review process.
Notification will be sent to all applicants no later than December 10, 2015. Acceptance notification letters will include delivery and pick up dates, instructions for shipping, other pertinent information, and Grove Gallery & Studios exhibit waiver.
Grove Gallery & Studios will accept deliveries of artwork no earlier than noon on Thursday, December 10, to Wednesday, January 6, at 5:30 p.m., to allow for hanging and determination of cash awards.
The juror will determine the winners of cash awards from artwork selected and delivered to Grove Gallery & Studios for the exhibit - First Place $300, Second Place $200, and Third Place $100.
Award winners will be announced at the exhibit opening on January 10, 2016.
Bev Hundley, Juror
Bev Hundley is a full time artist continually exploring innovative printmaking processes and presentation for recording meaningful imagery. With degrees from Alma College and Michigan State University, she began her training in traditional printmaking during the 1970’s and continues to combine techniques to depict the local natural and social landscapes. She has studied at Ox Bow in Saugatuck, Kalamazoo Institute of Art School, and Kalamazoo Book Arts Center. She worked extensively on K-12 arts curriculum and has been active with the Southwest Area Michigan Printmakers. Bev’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums in the United States and abroad and is included in corporate collections in Michigan. She recently illustrated a children’s book for a Michigan artist, and regularly incorporates intaglio and relief processes into her own handmade books. Bev resides in Grand Haven, Michigan.
Questions concerning this call may be directed to: candace.farmer@yahoo.com with “LASTING IMPRESSION” typed in the subject line.