Smallish
Juried Exhibition
Deadline November 14, 2008

Precious
For this gift giving season, we are seeking the small, the intimate, the precious object. That exquisitely breathtaking  thing that simply has to be owned or given so that that it can be lovingly treasured.  


Island Ford Art

Invites all artists and crafters working in all mediums and processes to participate in this juried exhibition and holiday sales event.
Jurists: Karen Parker . Walt McGervey .
Christy Jenkins . Annie O'Brien . Diane Shoemaker


Important Dates:
Entries due: November 14, 2008
Notice of acceptance: November 21, 2008
Exhibition dates: December 5th -January 2, 2009

Eligibility: The competition is open to all artists 18 or older. Publishers, galleries, agents, and collectors may not submit artwork on behalf of artists. All works submitted must be original in design and concept, and may not be done under supervision.  The maximum dimension (including frame) should not exceed 16 inches in any direction.  Reproductions are not acceptable. Iris or Giclee entries are not acceptable unless all the artwork has been created digitally. All work must be wired to hang or presented professionally.

Entry Requirements: Artists must submit a completed entry form, images of up to 5  works, and entry fee of $10  Entries received without an entry fee will not be reviewed. Acceptable forms of payment include check, money order or PayPal.

Sales: All work must be for sale at prices set by the artist and cannot be changed after acceptance into the show. Island Ford Art  and the associated Gallery retains a commission of 30% of sale price. Payment to the artist will be mailed within 30 days after receipt of proceeds from sales. Prices should be an accurate reflection of the artist's sales history and therefore must not be inflated.
 

Slide and Digital File Specifications: 

All reasonable care will be taken with accepted art and submitted slides, but it is clearly understood by the artist that the gallery assumes no responsibility and shall not be held responsible for any damage of any kind caused or occurring during shipping.

Preliminary judging will be done from standard 35mm slides (one slide per entry) or digital images on CD ROMS.

Slides: Each slide must be clearly labeled with the artists' name, title, medium and dimensions. Please indicate top of the slide. Slides should be mounted on thin cardboard or plastic. No glass slides accepted. If you wish to make slides from your digital photos of the artwork, we recommend Slides.com.

Digital Entries: Each digital file should be saved as a JPG format, and titled with the artist's last name and entry number (e.g. "Name-Entry3.jpg"). Files must be under 400K and able to be opened by a PC compatible system. CD ROM should be labeled with the artist's full name and contact information.

Entry Fees: A non-refundable fee of $10 U.S. Dollars entitles the artist to submit 5 slides/JPG files.  U.S. entries should make check or money order payable to Island Ford Art. Other payments can be made through our website: Pay through the website here
 

Please use the request at the bottom of this page to print an entry form, or send a large, stamped self addressed envelope to the our Post Office box (address below). Entry forms may be copied. 

Please complete all the parts in the prospectus. Please type or print clearly. Attach an Identification label, found in the Shipping Guidelines to the back of accepted work prior to sending it to gallery. Entering this exhibition shall constitute understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with all the conditions stated both here and in the shipping guidelines. Send entry fee, entry form card and jury notification form card, images and (if U.S.entry) a business sized SASE (for notification and return of your slides - international entries send a self addressed envelope) to arrive no later than May 16, 2008 to:

We reserve the right to use submitted images for inclusion in the exhibition and for the purpose of publicity.

Acceptance/Notification: Artists will be notified by November 21st 2008 as to whether or not they have been selected as a finalist. 

Request for Entry

Island Ford Art
Director of Exhibitions
P.O. Box 6418
Statesville, NC 28687

email: curator@islandfordart.com