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2023 Fresh Gallery Art Show

 

Fresh Gallery is pleased to announce a call for entries for the 2023 Fresh Gallery Art Show. This competition is open to all local and regional artists. 2D and 3D artwork in the following mediums accepted: acrylic, ceramics, glass, metal, mixed media, oil, pastels, sculpture, textiles, watercolor, and wood, as long as the work is original and has never been exhibited at Fresh Gallery. Audio/video and photography work is NOT eligible for this competition and exhibition.

Visit Freshgallery.org to pay your submission fee.

Sponsored by Simmons Bank Private Wealth

Following is the prospectus for the exhibit.

EXHIBITION LOCATION:

Fresh Gallery

401 N Boonville, Springfield, MO 65806

417-862-9300

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Open to all local and regional artists
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • $30 non-refundable entry fee – up to three submissions
  • Mediums accepted (acrylic, ceramics, glass, metal, mixed media, oil, pastels, sculpture, textiles, watercolor, printmaking, or wood)
  • All works must be original and available to exhibit during the exhibition period.
  • Please see the Submission Guidelines Section for more information.

EXHIBITION DATES:

  • EXHIBITION PERIOD: Friday, March 3 through Friday, March 31, 2023
  • RECEPTION AND AWARDS CEREMONY: Friday, March 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • We encourage you (the artist) to attend the awards ceremony at Fresh Gallery during the First Friday Art Walk. 

DEADLINES:

  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Sunday, February 19, by midnight.
  • NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS: Tuesday, February 21.
  • DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS: February 22-25, during business hours from 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
  • PICKUP OF ACCEPTED SUBMISSIONS: April 1-4, during business hours from 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

*Accepted work must be picked up and dropped off at Fresh Gallery.

 *Fresh Gallery will not accept shipped works or return shipped works.

 *Accepted work not delivered by the delivery date will not be included in the exhibition.

 *Any work left past April 5 will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of as we see fit.

JURY PROCESS:

  • All work will be juried online and in person to make award selections.
  • Artists will be notified by email for each submission accepted to the juried show.

AWARDS/PRIZES:

  • $500 Best of Show: plus January 2024 Fresh Gallery Featured Artist Spot
  • $300 First Place (for both 2D and 3D)
  • $200 Second Place (for both 2D and 3D)
  • $100 Third Place (for both 2D and 3D)
  • $100 People Choice Award sponsored by Simmons Bank

ENTRY FEE:

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

  • You must submit a digital picture of each entry as a JPG. Note: submissions are juried online first. It's suggested to use the best photography possible when submitting online. 
  • Finished dimensions of the work must not exceed 30" in the longest direction, including the frame.
  • Fresh Gallery reserves the right to assign 2D work to different categories if the 2D work exceeds 3" in-depth.
  • Fresh Gallery will provide display cubes for 3D work that does not require a special display. If 3D work requires a special display, the artist must provide it. Artist-supplied 3D display must be secure. Limit to 34 W x 60 H x 34 D".
  • Works must be singular – no diptychs or triptychs.
  • No collaborations.
  • All works must have been completed in the last three years.
  • Works previously exhibited at Fresh Gallery will not be accepted.
  • Submitted artwork must be the artist's own work.
  • Current Fresh Gallery members are not eligible to enter.
  • Fresh Gallery assumes the right to reproduce any entry for publicity related to this or future exhibitions. 
  • Fresh Gallery reserves the right to decline work substantially different from the image submitted or work deemed inappropriate for its audiences.
  • For questions regarding your submission, don't hesitate to contact the Fresh Gallery at freshgalleryspecialevents@gmail.com or call 417-862-9300.

SALES:

  • All work must be for sale. Fresh Gallery retains a 35% commission on pieces sold.
  • If your work is accepted, you agree to allow Fresh Gallery to have exclusive rights to exhibit and sell your work in our gallery during the exhibit period.
  • Fresh Gallery reserves the right to decline entries priced beyond fair market prices.

LIABILITY: Artist agrees to release and to hold harmless Fresh Gallery, its volunteers, and agents from any and all liabilities and damages to artwork and/or persons as a result of any part of the artist's participation in the exhibit. Submitting work will imply agreement on the artist's part with this condition. Fresh Gallery will exercise all due care in handling work but will not be responsible for loss or damage.

FRESH GALLERY PRESENTATION AND FRAMING POLICIES

Policies apply to all Fresh Gallery exhibitions. Fresh Gallery exhibits only original works of art. They must be conceived and created by the artist. Customers who purchase art from a professional art organization like Fresh Gallery should receive professionally presented and framed artwork. It is the artist's responsibility to abide by current trademark and copyright laws.

WORKS ON PAPER:

  • Artist must indicate the edition size and number on any edition work. Fresh Gallery exhibits only original works of art. If it is an open edition, please state that clearly. (Printmaking)
  • All works on paper should be framed, matted, or lifted away from the glass with archival matting or spacers.
  • Frames and mats must be clean, professional quality, and undamaged.
  • At delivery, all works must be wired and ready to hang. Sawtooth hangers and freestanding frames are NOT accepted.

WORKS ON CANVAS:

  • Works on canvas do not need to be framed as long as the canvas's sides are clean or finished.
  • The surface and corners should be taut, wrinkle-free, and free of visible threads or staples.
  • At delivery, all works must be wired and ready to hang.
  • All work must be completely dry.

WORKS ON OTHER MATERIALS:

Works on artboard, masonite, wood, acrylic, glass, metal, and so on must follow the previous requirements.

 **Presentation must be clean and professional. Artwork that does not meet these requirements will not be displayed. Fresh Gallery reserves the right to remove any artwork that does not meet gallery standards.**

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