call for artists Midsummer nights dream

SHOW DATES: Friday July 2, 2010 through Sunday, August 1, 2010

SHOW LOCATION: AZ Gallery, 308 Prince Street, #130, St. Paul, MN 55101

ENTRY DEADLINE: June 22, 2010

ENTRY FEE: $25.00 for 1st entry, $7.50 for 2nd entry, $5.00 for 3rd entry (up to 3 entries per artist)

ABOUT THE SHOW: The exhibition seeks artists to create art based upon their interpretation of the theme “A Midsummers Night’s Dream”. Artists are free to interpret this theme in their own way. Anticipated artwork will include interpretations of love, royalty, moon light, woodland forests, celebrations of love, magic, and summer, fantasy, dreams, and enchantment. References or interpretations of quotations from Shakespeare’s play are encouraged.

AWARDS: The following awards will be presented:

Gallery Member’s Choice Award: The chosen artist will receive an opportunity to display artwork during the month of October 2010 including during the Fall 2010 St Paul ArtCrawl. Value $250 (can not be exchanged for cash – valid only during the month of October 2010).

Merit Award: $75.00.

People’s Choice Award: (certificate).

ELIGIBILITY: Open to artists 18 years or older living in the United States. No artwork created based upon photos taken by others – the artwork must be the work of the artist. All forms of painting, sculpture, drawing, prints (i.e. block prints, lithographs), graphics, photography, textiles, batiks, and ceramics are accepted (no video or giclee prints; no artwork that requires custom installation or assembly). Inappropriate subject matter is not acceptable (tasteful nudes allowed). AZ Gallery reserves the right to determine acceptability and eligibility of artwork. Work must be original and have been completed within the last three years. Each artist may submit up to three entries, not to exceed 48 inches in any dimension, including frame. All artwork must be for sale (AZ Gallery commission is 30%).
No price changes may be made after entries are accepted.

ACCEPTED WORK: All accepted work must have the artist’s name and title affixed to either the back or underside. Work must be delivered to the gallery at stated times. 3D work must fit through a standard door (no installation pieces) (please email ahead regarding extremely heavy pieces). No sharp edges or features that could be damaging to small children. All hanging work must have proper hardware attached (D-Rings hangers, saw tooth hanger or picture wire). Accepted entries must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show unless sold and the purchaser chooses to remove the artwork prior to the end of the show. Artists who desire to insure their work must make their own arrangements. The artist agrees upon acceptance into the exhibit that AZ Gallery will not be held responsible for loss, damage, or negligence. Artists are encouraged to obtain their own insurance.

ENTRY PROCEDURE: Submit your work using these easy steps:

1.) Enclose a SASE if you would like your submission material returned.

2.) One image for each 2D entry and up to three images for each 3D entry. Image can be in the form of a photograph, slide or JPEG image (300 dpi preferred with maximum size of 2MB each image formatted for PC compatibility) on CD. If submitting a CD, write your name on the CD and include only artwork to be submitted to the exhibit. Indicate the artist’s name and the top on all photos and slides. Images on CD should be in their proper orientation when opened. Images must be named: LastName_FirstInitial_EntryLetter.JPG (i.e. Smith_J_A.JPG).

3.) One Entry Form (max of 3) with the following information:

First and Last Name
Address
City, State & Zip
Email Address
Phone Number

Entry A:

Title of Work
Medium:
Retail Price (be sure price includes the 30% commission, if sold by the gallery). NFS acceptable.
Approximate Finished Dimensions

Entry B:

Title of Work
Medium:
Retail Price (be sure price includes the 30% commission, if sold by the gallery). NFS acceptable.
Approximate Finished Dimensions

Entry C:

Title of Work
Medium:
Retail Price (be sure price includes the 30% commission, if sold by the gallery). NFS acceptable.
Approximate Finished Dimensions

4.) Enclose a check payable to AZ Gallery for the entry fee (1 entry $25.00; 2 entries $32.50; 3 entries $37.50. Or enclose the following credit card information printed very legibly: Name appearing on Card, Card #, and Expiration Date. Please include your zip code.

5.) Mail your entry to:

AZ Gallery "A Midsummer Night's Dream" Entry
308 Prince Street, Suite 130
St. Paul, MN 55101

All entries must be received by Tuesday, June 22, 2010.

CALENDAR: The following outlines the show’s events:

June 22 – deadline for entries
June 24 – notification to accepted artists by email or phone
June 29 - hand delivery of artwork (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
July 2 – 5-9 p.m. - Opening Reception & Lowertown First Friday Reception; awards at 7:30pm

July 31 – pick up of artwork by artists (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)


July 2 through July 31, 2010 - Exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery receives much traffic during the St. Paul Farmer’s Market and during the Lowertown First Friday opening receptions.

Gallery hours:
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Fridays
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturdays (during the summer months)
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sundays (during the summer months)

ABOUT AZ GALLERY:

AZ Gallery was founded in 1997 as a non-profit cooperative art gallery to display work of emerging artists. Located in the artist community of Lowertown in downtown St. Paul, AZ Gallery is a major contributor to the growing cultural and artistic richness the area has to offer. AZ Gallery is located in the Northern Warehouse Building between Black Dog Cafe and Tanpopo Noodle Shop. Visit our web site at www.theazgallery.org.

AZ Gallery looks forward to having you participate in our “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” exhibition!

For more information, please contact:
theazgallery@yahoo.com

PROSPECTUS_Midsummer_Nights_Dream.pdf

Midsummers_EntryForm_07_2010.pdf