Call to Artists: Something Red

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Call to Artists: Something Red

Something Red is a juried exhibit by Artists in Action, Salem, Oregon, that centers around the color red. All submitted Artwork, of any medium or style, should incorporate RED as a focal point or primary color in the composition.
This Call closed on Saturday, November 9.

Exhibitor Eligibility:

  • Open to AiA Members in good standing at a reduced entry fee.
  • All Oregon Artists and Art Students are welcome to participate.
  • You must to be able to deliver and pickup your artwork; no shipments.

Entry Fees:

  • AiA Members in good standing: $30
  • Artist, non-member: $40
  • Students (up to age 25): $20
  • All artists may submit up to three (3) works of art for consideration.
  • Please select appropriate entry fee as member submissions will be cross-referenced with our active member list. If you’re not already, consider becoming a member.
  • If you are not sure if your membership is in good standing, please contact Jim at aiavp18@gmail.com.

Artwork Specifications:

  • Any medium and style from traditional to abstract will be accepted for consideration.
  • Must incorporate the color red as a focal point or primary color in the composition.
  • Art must meet professional presentation standards; NO frame damage, dirty mats or unpainted/unfinished edges.
  • Accepted 2-D art must be no larger than 20" x 24" inches including the frame.
  • Accepted 2-D art must be ready to hang using a wire; NO sawtooth hangers or other single fastening devices. The wire must not show when hung.
  • Non-framed artwork on wrapped canvas with a depth of 1.5 to 2 inches, or cradled panels, are acceptable as long as the sides are painted or stained.
  • Non-framed artwork, such as metal images, that are professionally equipped with wall stand-off blocks for hanging, are acceptable.
  • Artists wishing to display 3D artwork must provide their own secure stand.
  • All art must have an ID label affixed to the back with artist name, artwork title and contact info; you may print labels directly from your Artcall User dashboard.
  • AiA reserves the right not to hang art that does not meet above criteria.

Submitting Entries & Deadline:

  • DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline to submit art entries (aka “Applications”) is Saturday, November 9 by 11:59 PM.
  • Call address: https://2019aiasomethingred.artcall.org
  • All entries and fee payments must be submitted using Artcall.org (this on-line application).
  • Artcall.org is a distinctly separate site from the AiA website and requires registering for an account to participate. You only need to register once; then simply log in for future artist calls.
  • Being a registrant of Artcall also allows you to participate in other Calls for Artists.
  • Upon each entry (application), you will receive an email confirming that your image has been received.
  • You may re-enter the Call to delete, change and/or edit your entries up to the deadline (11/9 @ 11:59pm). 
  • You will be notified by E-mail whether or not your art has been accepted into the Something Red exhibit by end-of-day Saturday, November 16. (UPDATED)
  • AiA members who need assistance with submitting their work in digital format and/or using this portal should email Jim at aiavp18@gmail.com. You may also find the how-to videos useful.

Image Requirements:

  • Remember your artworks will be juried into the exhibit only from their photos. Capture your images in good lighting in a professional manner. For 2-D art consider removing the frame, glass and mat to avoid glare and distractions. For 3-D work, use a solid colored background and get close to the object. When capturing make sure the object is square in the viewfinder and that the desired image fills the viewfinder. Be sure your subject is in sharp focus.
  • Use image editing software or an on-line image editing tool such as PicResize.com to ensure your images meeting the following requirements:
  • Images must be under 4mb and a maximum of 4800px on the longest side. Minimim size is 540px.
  • Image files must be saved and submitted in .JPG format.
  • Images must be in the RGB colorspace.
  • You DO NOT need to name your files in any specific way; filenames are programatically renamed on upload.

Art Delivery & Pickup

  • Saturday, November 23 
    Deliver accepted artwork to Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St SE, Salem, OR 97301
  • Friday, Saturday, December 27–28 
    Pick up unsold artwork from either Elsinore Gallery or the business where your art is hung.

Jurying, Judging & Awards:

  • This year’s Juror-Judge:  Jeff Hall
  • The top prize of $250 will be awarded for the first place work of art!
  • Additional monetary awards will be presented.
  • Jurying in/out of the exhibit will be done online via this site; the actual judging and award designations will be done in person, in Salem, by the Juror-Judge.

Commissions on Artwork Sales

  • All works that are available for sale may be subject to a commission.
  • There will be a 40% commission for artworks sold at Elsinore.
  • Commission may be lower for artwork exhibited at certain other business locations.

Exhibition & Reception Location:

  • The Artist Reception will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5:00–8:00 pm
  • Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St SE, Salem, OR 97301 
  • Addition participating downtown Salem businesses to be announced.

Terms & Conditions:

By registering and submitting works into this exhibition, you agree to the above terms and conditions. Furthermore, you consent to your name and artwork images being displayed on the AiA website and/or social media platforms and in print and online materials for the sole purpose of promoting the AiA organization and its artists. Of course, you retain the copyright to your artwork. You will be given credit for artwork used wherever possible.

Image Credit: Ann Moore, “O’Shea’s Farm”
 
USE THE MENU BAR AT THE TOP OF THIS APPLICATION TO REGISTER AND LOGIN.