Call for Art - SURFACE TREATMENT at University House Issaquah

Era Living CALL FOR ART            

SURFACE TREATMENT

Instructions for Email Submission

EXHIBITION:    SURFACE TREATMENT

LOCATION:      University House Issaquah

DEADLINE:       July 21, 2013

ART DROP:      September 8 , 2013

OPENING:        September 14, 2013 Gala Reception  2:00-4:00pm

CLOSING:         March 3, 2014  This is a 6 month long show

CONTACT:       June Sekiguchi ,  curator@junesekiguchi.com  206-713-7819

Surface Treatment

Seeking work that focuses on an exploration of surface through texture ranging from the physicality of material to tromp l’oeil effects.  A variety of content matter will be sought from realistic to abstract.

Accepted work will primarily be wall hung with 2-D

·               2-D maximum size 42” on the longest side

·               A limited number of work up to 60” will be considered

·               2-D works must be ready to install with a hanging wire   

·               3-D maximum size 20”Hx15”Wx15”D. 

·               All media accepted excluding jewelry and work that requires electricity

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS BELOW and SUBMIT IN ONE EMAIL:

1.       Email submissions to:  curator@junesekiguchi.com

2.       Give ALL the following information:  Your personal address will not be made public

·               Your Name

·               Address

·               Phone

·               Email

·               Website

·               Gallery affiliation

3.       Attach up to six (6) jpegs of available artwork – low resolution to be viewed on line only

Use the following Jpeg format instructions:

·               Each Jpeg should be saved at 72 dpi

·               Use maximum image size of 1200px on the longest dimension

·               Limit each jpeg to a maximum file size of 2MG

·               LABEL JPEG WITH YOUR NAME AND TITLE OF ART WORK .  This helps me identify the art without having to re-label it myself.  Example:  Smith_John_Title_of_Work.jpg

4.       Include an art work list with the following details for EACH jpeg.  Image list titles must match   jpg titles

·               Title

·               Medium

·               Size H” x W” x D”

·               Year completed

·               Price or Insurance Value if NFS (not for sale)

 5.     Attach resume/bio and artist statement specific to the work in this show and how it relates to the theme.  Put your name and contact info on all documents.   

Era Living Exhibitions:

The artist receives 100% from sales at Era Living locations – no commission is taken.  Sales are made directly between you and your client.  Postcards are generated for each show and promotional material sent to print and online media sources.  Opening receptions are held for each exhibition and artist talks may be scheduled.

Art at Era Living is viewed by residents and guests, and the public is invited to view the work.   Era Living is a Seattle based company founded in 1987 to provide innovative housing, programs, and service to their retirement communities.  Era Living is committed to bringing quality art experiences to their residents and to provide exhibition opportunities to artists.  http://www.eraliving.com/northwest_art

For questions, email curator@junesekiguchi.com or call 206-713-7819