Exhibition Dates: December 5th, 2024 - January 19, 2025
Blind Insect Gallery’s Holiday Show
We are thrilled to unveil the Blind Insect Call for Artists, marking the launch of our fourth annual Holiday Art Exhibition, “ART AS POWER.” As the holiday season approaches, we are eager to celebrate and elevate the arts, and we invite you to join us. This holiday season, let’s come together to celebrate the transformative power of creativity. Your participation will help us create a vibrant experience that highlights the extraordinary talent within our community. We can’t wait to see the incredible works you’ll bring to life in our gallery!
Call for Artists:
We invite all U.S.-based artists to submit their work for consideration! The submission deadline is 5:00 PM on November 1, 2024.
Artists may submit between 3 to 5 original artworks. Please note that a maximum of 4 pieces per artist will be selected for the exhibition. Selected artworks will be showcased on a rotating basis as pieces are sold, ensuring that a minimum of two works by each artist is on display at all times (subject to availability). Artists will be notified of acceptance by November 8, 2024. Due to limited space, we encourage you to submit your work as soon as possible. If you are already part of the Blind Insect Gallery's permanent collection, please submit new artworks that have not been previously exhibited.
All mediums are welcome, but submitted works must adhere to the following guidelines: artworks should be original and no larger than 10” x 10” x 10” (including framing or mounting). The sale price for each piece must be $300 or lower, with sales proceeds split 50/50 between the artists and the gallery.
To submit, please email your materials to info@blindinsect.com with the subject line: "Holiday Submission, Last Name, First Name."
Submission Requirements for Artwork:
1.-Artwork Info Sheet:
Include a Word document with a picture of the piece and detailing the following information for each artwork:
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Artist Name
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Artwork Title
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Medium
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Dimensions
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Date of creation
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Sale price
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A brief bio
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Links to your website and Instagram
Ensure each entry corresponds to the artwork images submitted.
2.-Image Requirements:
* Please submit one high-quality image for each artwork (3-5 works allowed per artist).
* JPEG format is preferred, with a resolution of 300 DPI.
* Label your image files as follows: Title, Last and First Name
Example: Surviving-Smith.Kelly
* Attach your images directly to the email, or zip files for larger images. Please do not embed images in the body of the email.
3.-Final Details:
1.-Deadline: Late submissions will not be considered. Submissions must be received by 5:00 pm November 1st, 2024.
2.-Selection Process: We will review all submissions and select the artworks for the exhibition. The selected artists will be notified via email by November 8, 2024
3.-Exhibition and Promotion: The selected artworks will be showcased in a group exhibition at Blind Insect Gallery from December 5, 2023 - January 19, 2025. The exhibition will be promoted through various channels, including social media, and online platforms.
4.-Sales: Artworks will be available for sale during the exhibition. All artwork can be taken home or shipped right away when purchased.
5.-Submission: Please note that we cannot accept physical submissions at this time. Only digital submissions via email will be considered.
We appreciate your attention to these guidelines and look forward to your submissions!
