INTERNATIONAL OPEN CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS GALLERY INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY DRAWING JURIED EXHIBITION

ELIGIBILITY

Open to emerging as well as established artists worldwide.

JUROR

Michael Grimaldi – www.michaelgrimaldi.net

IMPORTANT DATES

November 15, 2010
postmark deadline for submissions
December 15, 2010
notification of acceptance (via e-mail)
January 15, 2011
all work must be in gallery
Friday, Feb 4 – Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Exhibition
Friday, Feb 4
Opening reception
Monday, March 7, 2011
all work will be mailed back to artist

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

  • All accepted work must be original. All entries must portray the human figure.
  • All work must meet two of the following three criteria to be considered:
    1. must be on paper (paper or mylar)
    2. must be monochromatic
    3. must be dry media
    • example: wet media acceptable if monochrome and on drawing paper or mylar
  • No dimensions of work can exceed 72” in either H or W
  • Each artist may enter up to three works.
  • JPEG format on a CD, sized to 300 dpi, file proportions minimum 5” x 7” and labeled as follows: Lastname_Firstname_ 1.jpg. numbers should match entry form. (no CD’s of work will be returned).
  • Label CD with your name, phone number, number of pieces and e-mail address.
  • Shipping and return shipping are at the artist’s expense, must include pre-paid label and customs form.
  • The gallery assumes no responsibility for the return of work that arrives without return postage.
  • Selected work must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title, date, and medium.

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ENTRY FEE

  • $35 for up to three entries
  • This fee is non-refundable and must be included with entry.

SEND SUBMISSIONS TO

  • Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery, 6800 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63105
  • Include entry form with CD and check or money order payable to Fontbonne Fine Arts Gallery.

INSURANCE

Work will be insured only while on the gallery premises in accordance with Fontbonne university policy.

SALE OF WORK

All work, unless indicated that it is not for sale (NFS) will be available for purchase during the exhibit. Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery will retain a commission of 35% on all artwork sold during the exhibition.

AWARDS

First Place Juried Award $1,000
Second Place Juried Award $500
Third Place Juried Award $250

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Ellen Gochnour, Director: Fontbonne University Fine Arts Gallery
phone: (314) 719-3580
e-mail:
website: www.fontbonne.edu/gallery