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National Juried Exhibit in Frederick, MD

Type: Exhibition Opportunities [View all]
Posted by: Delaplaine Arts Center
Deadline: Mon, March 25th, 2019

The Delaplaine Arts Center, located in historic downtown, Frederick, Maryland, announces the 2019 National Juried Exhibit. All media are eligible.

Exhibit Dates: May 4 – June 16, 2019.

Juror: Sandy Guttman, curatorial assistant at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC.

Awards: First place- $1,000; Second Place- $500; Third Place- $250; Honorable Mention- $125 

Submission Deadline: Monday, March 25, 2019

Specifications: All media are eligible, including but not limited to: painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, drawing and sculpture. Size limitation: 48” in any one direction. 

Fee: $35 per artist for up to three (3) images ($25 if artist is a current member of the Delaplaine). VISA, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted. 

Notification: Accepted works will be posted on our website (http://delaplaine.org/exhibits/nje-2019/) no later than 5 PM on April 15.

About the juror: Sandy Guttman has supported projects including Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors and Yoko Ono: Four Works for Washington DC and the World. She co-founded the museum’s Accessibility Task Force, and is a founding editor of the arts and culture magazine, FWD: Museums.

Entry Instructions: Visit our website: delaplaine.org; click on the exhibits tab and locate the 2019 National Juried Exhibit on a drop-down list. There you will find a link to take you to our online entry portal. 

Number of Pieces: Artists may submit up to three (3) entries (in JPEG format) for consideration. One digital image of each piece is required.

Conditions of Exhibition:Artwork for exhibition must have been completed in the last 2 years and not previously exhibited at the Delaplaine. Artwork must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit. The Delaplaine reserves the right to refuse any work for any reason.

Artists are solely responsible for shipping, delivery/pick-up, and any unusual installation requirements. Shipped work must contain a prepaid return shipping label. FedEx and UPS are preferred shippers. All shipping materials will be reused and returned. 

Framed works must be fitted firmly in a frame with wire for hanging. Simple frames are encouraged. Saw-tooth hangers or easel back frames are not permitted. Gallery wrapped works are accepted; sides should not be left unfinished.

The Delaplaine will insure the artwork from the time of delivery until the designated pick-up time (for an amount that shall not exceed the sale price less commission). Any work left at the Delaplaine for longer than the designated pick-up dates may be disposed of at the Center’s discretion.

The Delaplaine will retain a 30% commission for any works sold during the show, and a 20% commission for Delaplaine members. Submission of an entry indicates the artist commits the work to this exhibit unless not selected.

Submission of an entry constitutes permission to photograph it for publicity purposes and agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.

Instructions for Accepted Entrants: Accepted works must be delivered to the Delaplaine by Thursday, April 25.  

Posted on Fri, March 22nd, 2019
Expires on Mon, March 25th, 2019

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