CALL FOR ENTRIES

GIMME SHELTER 
    Virtual ​Exhibition Overview         
​12th February 2021 - 28th March 2021

​There are currently so few opportunities for artists to exhibit their work, with even fewer galleries open to the public in which to see the work unless by appointment.  This will be a virtual exhibition that will try to provide some of the needs to produce, show and sell artwork during the time of this pandemic. 
Using a platform that has created attractive virtual gallery spaces, Arts Connect will install an exhibition of juried works responding to the theme GIMME SHELTER.  The work can be any medium including photographic, and literal, figurative, whimsical  or abstracted interpretations. In this day and age when homelessness is on the rise, it is important to think about the importance of a safe place that provides protection.  Humans are not alone in this need.  Animals too seek shelter.  All of these possibilities, interpretations and others are encouraged as a means of examining the very real need for Shelter.
Each artwork will be hung on the virtual gallery wall, labeled and with a sale price. Viewers will be able to zoom in to each work for close up inspection, review the label information and wander around the gallery enjoying the virtual experience of a physical gallery. 
Work will  be listed on Arts Connect's online Arts Shop and available for purchase with an 80% artist's commission. 
A zoom reception will be organized at which participating artists will be able to meet, talk and discuss their exhibited work and members of the public wishing to attend will be invited to register for free for a link to the meeting and be part of the conversation about shelter.
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EXHIBITION DETAILS and GUIDELINES
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  • Deadline to Submit Online Registration and Images: 8th February 2021
  • Up to three images can be submitted for juried consideration
  • Notification of Acceptance:  Emailed by Wednesday, 11th February 2021
  • Duration of the Online Virtual Gallery Exhibition:  Friday, 12th February - Monday 29th March 2021
  • Fee for Entry:  $10 per entry payable online with registration.  Max three.
  • All work will be listed on Arts Connect's online Arts Shop and priced for sale. 
  • Artist's Commission 80% of sale.  Arts Connect to charge Sales Tax and absorb credit card charges.
  • All work must be original, properly photographed and preferably cropped to the edges without a frame.
  • Images must be jpeg in format and in high resolution
  • To view the current ArtSpace Virtual Gallery exhibition visit here 
  • Size and configuration of the Virtual Gallery will change depending on number of works in the exhibition.
  • Optional zoom reception for artists with invitation to the public to participate via link
  • Questions?  Email kate@artsconnectlex.org
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REGISTRATION and SUBMISSION FORM