10th Annual Workhouse Glass International
November 1, 2024 to January 12, 2025
Lorton, VA
Application Dates
Jul 20 to Sep 3 '24
Application Fee
$30.00
(see prospectus for details)
Notification Date
Sep 19, 2024

Prospectus

 

10th Annual Glass International 2024

Prospectus

The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to announce its Call for Entries for its 10th Annual Workhouse Glass International Exhibition 2024. This is an Open Call for functional and/or sculptural glass artworks.  The Workhouse Arts Center is excited to promote and display the breadth of contemporary glass artwork in our Vulcan Gallery in Building W-16, 1st floor. 

Jurors

Julia and Robin Rogers

Julia and Robin share a passion for sculpture and molten glass. Ideas, techniques and an array of materials are melded together to manifest their combined surreal vision into anthropomorphic explorations. They both hold BFA’s and MFA’s and love teaching. Robin is the Program Director and Julia is the Higher Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Chrysler Museum of Art Perry Glass Studio.

Entry Guidelines

  • Open to all glass artists 18 years and older.

  • 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.

  • All entries must be for sale.

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 title the submitted image file with Artist Name and Artwork Title. For example, Jane Doe - Flower Petals. Please proofread your entries carefully as this will be the information used to generate publicity.

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. See image requirements here

Entry Fee 

Non-refundable $30 for up to 3 artworks/entries.

Awards

BEST OF SHOW- $500

2ND PLACE - $350

3RD PLACE - $250

2 HONORABLE MENTIONS

 Calendar

Submissions Open: July 19, 2024

Entry deadline:  September 3, 2024 

Acceptance notifications to artists:  Starting September 18, 2024

Acceptance contracts due: October 1, 2024

Delivery of accepted work being SHIPPED: Due by October 25

Delivery of accepted work being HAND-DELIVERED: October 25, 10am-5pm only!

Exhibition Dates: November 2, 2024 - January 12, 2025

Reception: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 6-8pm

Return of SHIPPED Artworks: Starting January 16, 2024

IN PERSON PICK UP of artworks: January 13, 10am-5pm only!

Terms and Conditions

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 must be included, as well as instructions for how to repack the work for return shipping. The Workhouse is not responsible for any damages that may occur to works during shipping.  Artist must provide a pre-paid return shipping label or check to cover the 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
Glass International 2024
ATTN: Exhibitions
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
30% 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 about the exhibition and the Workhouse Arts Center.