CALL FOR ENTRIES –"Edges" – 4th Annual Encaustic Exhibition
Morpho Gallery, 5216 N. Damen, Chicago, IL 60625
Dates: August 7th– September 6th, 2015
Entry Deadline: July 19, 2015
Opening Reception: August 7th, 2015, 6pm - 10pm
Jurors: Kathleen Waterloo and Kathy Blankley Roman
About the Exhibition:
Artists are invited to interpret the theme of “Edges”. The word “edge” has
many meanings. It can be a noun: the thin sharp side of a blade, a brink,
place where two surfaces meet, a line or border where a surface
terminates – or it can be a verb: to sharpen, to move sideways, to advance
cautiously – to name a few.
The exhibit is open to artists in the U.S. who work in the encaustic
medium. Mixed media is welcomed, but media must primarily consist of
"hot wax" encaustic. 2D works only, unless it can be hung on a wall. Art
should be no wider than 26", including frame or support.
About the Jurors:
After 3 years of successful shows, including: Hot Wax in the City,
Wax(N)Blue and Unbound(ed), FUSEDChicago members, Kathleen
Waterloo and Kathy Blankley Roman return once again to jury our
4th annual encaustic exhibition.
Kathleen Waterloo received her BFA in 1996 from the School of the Art
Institute of Chicago. Her work is represented in Chicago, Minneapolis,
Washington DC, and Portland, and has been exhibited nationally and
worldwide. The artist maintains a studio in Chicago.
Kathy Blankley Roman is an award winning abstract painter. She has
studied encaustic with Jenny Learner, Chicago and Shawna Moore, MT.
Her acrylic and encaustic works have been exhibited nationally and
internationally online. The artist maintains a studio in Chicago.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Entry fee:
$25 for three (3) images, $5 for each additional image, limited to six total
per person. The fee is non-refundable.
Submissions Details:
Jurying will be done from on-line .jpg images only, submitted with the
completed entry form and entry fee paid through Paypal
(morphogallery@gmail.com).
Email jpeg images and entry form as attachments
to morphogallery@gmail.com and specify Edges in the subject line. Submit
images at 72 dpi, 1500 ppi on longest side. Accepted artists may be asked
for high res. images for promotion. Do not send them now. Please title your
jpegs as: Artist last name_# of image_Title.jpg (Jones_1_Title.jpg)
DEADLINE for submissions is July 19, 2015 at 11:59 pm CST.
Notifications will be emailed by July 23.
Accepted Work:
All art must be labeled, properly framed, or equivalent, and wired for
hanging. No clip frames. Exposed edges and back must be clean. Works
not properly wired, or which differ significantly from jpegs, will be rejected,
no substitutions. Upon acceptance, information will be resent, labeling and
shipping instructions. All art must be available for the duration of the show.
Delivery of Artwork:
Accepted entries will receive detailed delivery and shipping instructions.
Art should be delivered in reusable packing (with paid return label if
shipping) and should include specific packing instructions, if applicable. No
"peanut" packing or torn boxes.
Liability:
It is the responsibility of the artist that artwork is properly packaged in
reusable packaging and to insure works during transit. Accepted artwork
will be handled with reasonable care, however, Morpho will not be liable for
any damage or loss during transit, delivery, or return shipping. Works will
be insured while in the gallery. Damaged crates will not be opened
pending notification of the carrier and the artist.
Work must be picked up within one week of the ending of the show, unless
alternate arrangements are made with the gallery. Morpho will not be
responsible for work left beyond that date. Specific pick up times will be
sent with acceptance letter. Shipped work will be sent no later than
September 11, 2015
Sales:
Morpho will retain a 20% commission for any sales during the show or that
result from the show.
Rights:
Morpho and those acting for the Gallery, reserve the right to photograph
and retain a set of images of the exhibit for promotional, educational and
documentation purposes only.
Return of Artwork:
Specific dates and times will be sent with acceptance letter. Morpho will
not be responsible for works left after pick up dates, unless prior
arrangements have been made
Artist’s Guidelines:
Work must be framed, ready to hang and a label affixed to the back with
the artist’s name and title of work, and must be professionally presented.
Morpho Gallery reserves the right to reject any artwork that is deemed
unsuitable, including but not exclusive of work not ready to hang or
unprofessionally presented.
Morpho Gallery will use all reasonable care in handling entries but
assumes no responsibility for damage or loss. Submitted images may be
used for exhibition purposes and publicity.
About Morpho Gallery:
Morpho Gallery prides itself in seeking talented artists who are on the cusp
of being discovered by the mainstream art community. We invite local
artists to exhibit their work in a creative and non-competitive atmosphere
where artistic experimentation and development are encouraged. By
creating a blank palette inside the gallery, we offer infinite possibilities for
an array of colors, textures and media to come together. Morpho Gallery
also offers leasing packages at affordable rates to groups and individuals
who wish to stage their own shows.
Morpho Gallery
5216 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
www.morphogallery.com
Any questions please email: morphogallery@gmail.com
ENTRY FORM
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY
NAME___________________________________________________________
ADDRESS________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE __________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS ________________________________________
TELEPHONE #___________________________________________
PAYMENT METHOD
______paypal______check_______cash
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT OUR SHOW?__________________________
Entry checked in by_____________
Date received _______________
Morpho Gallery
5216 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
ENTRY FORM
TITLE
MEDIA
SIZE
PRICE
#1_________________________________________________________
#2_________________________________________________________
#3_________________________________________________________
#4_________________________________________________________
#5_________________________________________________________
Attach this completed form and jpeg images to an email with subject
line “Edges” to: morphogallery@gmail.com