Windsor Art Center Presents: Identity
A revealing look at our sense of identity. Artists share their personal experiences regarding inclusion or exclusion, joining or separating from a particular group and how that has influenced their sense of personal identity (examples include but are not limited to culture, race, religion, gender, occupation or family tradition).
Location:
Windsor Art Center
40 Mechanic Street
Windsor, CT 06095
Exhibition Dates: January 22 - March 5, 2011
Eligibility and Guidelines:
· Artists must be current members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts or Rhode Island
· Entry is by digital image only
· One entry per artist – if your work is a triptych or must be submitted as more than one piece, please explain the reasoning in your artist statement.
Entries must be a Minimum of 20” per side and no longer than 90”.· Wall hangings and Sculptural work are eligible (NOTE: free-standing sculptural work does not need to meet the 20” minimum)
· Wall hangings must include a 4” wide sleeve on the back
· Artwork may be published in a catalog of the exhibition if sponsorship is found.
· Artwork may be for sale. WAC will collect a 20% commission on work sold during the Exhibition.
· Due to lack of storage space at WAC, artwork must be delivered to the Art Center at the time of Exhibition set-up. (January 15th between 12 – 3 PM)
· Artists who wish to ship their work to Connecticut will need to designate a volunteer to hold the work and deliver it to WAC. Artists are responsible for shipping and insurance to CT as well as the cost of return shipping and insurance.
Calendar:
May 15, 2010 Call for entries
June 1, 2010 Entry/Registration Opens
October 1, 2010 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES *Entries will be submitted by digital image via email
November 1, 2010 Notification of acceptance (All notifications will be forwarded via email)
January 15th between 12 – 3 PM Selected Artwork will be accepted at Windsor Art Center - WORK MUST BE DELIVERED IN PERSON
January 22 – March 5, 2011 Exhibition Dates
For Prospectus and Entry Form, contact Kate Themel
