Call to Artists: All-Media Juried Biennial
Deadline for submissions has passed.
Submission Deadline: January 31, 2009
Exhibition runs: April 23 – June 7, 2009
Eligibility
All artists residing in the state of Florida are invited to submit entries for the Art and Culture Center’s All-Media Juried Biennial 2009.
Original paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture, photography, video, computer-generated images, and site-specific installations will be considered.
Awards
Cash awards totaling $4,000 will be distributed as follows:
$2,000 Best in Show
$1000 First Place
$600 Second Place
$400 Third Place
Exhibition Juror
Since 2000, independent curator Nina Arias, has injected her vibrant energy into South Florida’s burgeoning contemporary art scene. Ms. Arias has made a name for herself by exhibiting and promoting some of the most exciting emerging artists from Miami and beyond. She now lives and works in New York City.
Arias has been director of several galleries in South Florida, such as Kevin Bruk Gallery, Rocket Projects, and La Lush Gallery. She has curated many critically acclaimed institutional and independent exhibitions, as well as special projects for major art fairs.
As a co-founder and pioneer of The Wynwood Art District Association, Arias helped launch the hugely successful monthly evening event, “Second Saturday’s Gallery Walk”, where all Wynwood galleries, collections and art studios open simultaneously. Arias is also a co-founder of ICAS (Independent Cultural Access Society) Miami’s non-profit organization dedicated to expanding Miami’s cultural community by facilitating access to the arts.
Arias’ projects have generated a significant amount of press, including articles in publications such as Art in America, Art News, The New York Times, Wynwood Art Magazine, Modern Painters, The Miami Herald, Ocean Drive, Art Papers, French Elle, and the Miami New Times.
Opening Reception
The opening reception will be held 6 – 9 pm on Friday, April 24, 2009. The reception is free for members and $10 for non-members. Each exhibition artist may bring one non-member guest free of charge.
Entry Guidelines
Click here to download an entry form. [pdf link]
Entry Fees
There is a non-refundable entry fee of $45 to submit up to three art works (images). Personal checks or money orders should be made payable to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood. Do not send cash.
Slides/CDs
Images of artwork must be submitted as either slides or digitally on cds. Slides should be 35mm in slide mounts. Both slides and cds must be clearly identified with your name, date, title, size and medium. Number each slide or image to correspond to the entry form and indicate the top of each slide. Quality counts! Images must be clear and well-photographed. Please submit only one image for each work; however, one cd may contain up to three images.
Media Artists
Artists who work in video art may submit one VHS tape or DVD (maximum 10 minutes in length), which may include multiple work samples. Artists working in super 8 or 16mm film must transfer work to VHS or DVD. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood is not equipped to exhibit work in any other format.
Physical Requirements
Only original works of art completed after Jan. 1, 2007, are eligible. No artwork measuring more than eight feet in any one direction or weighing more than 100 pounds can be accepted without prior written permission from the curator. Artwork should be ready to install and properly identified with the provided label securely attached. Canvases with wet paint and frames in fragile condition will not be accepted. The juror’s decision is final. No substitutions will be accepted.
Shipping Of Original Works
- Accepted artists are responsible for all shipping arrangements and expenses. Round-trip shipping expenses must be pre-paid. Those sent C.O.D. will not be accepted. Please allow two weeks for shipment.
- All packing material must be sufficient for safe return.
- Do no use glass on artwork to be shipped.
Delivery And Pick-up
Original artwork accepted for exhibition must be delivered no later than 5 pm on April 13, 2009, and picked up no later than 5 pm on June 11, 2009, following the conclusion of the exhibition. No work that has been accepted as part of the exhibition will be permitted to be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition. Artwork will not be released to any person other than the artist without written authorization from the artist to the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.
Storage Charges
Unless prior written permission is granted, artwork not picked up by 5 pm on June 11, 2009, will be subject to an initial charge of $20 plus $5 for each additional day. Any artwork not retrieved by June 29, 2009, will be considered a donation to be sold in a fund-raising auction to benefit the Center. Artists will be liable for all additional expenses including packing, transportation, insurance, and off-site storage.
Entry Information
To Enter
- Complete and sign entry forms.
- Clearly label and attach 35mm slides, VHS tape, or DVD. No original work or photographic prints will be accepted for jurying.
- Be sure to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope along with your entry fee.
Mail to:
All-Media Juried Biennial
Art and Culture Center of Hollywood
1650 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
Deadline For Entries
All entries must be received no later than January 31, 2009. Entries received after this date will be returned.
Photography Of Work
By entering this competition, the artist grants the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood permission to reproduce their artwork for publicity and educational purposes.
Waiver Of Liability
By submitting the entry form, the artist acknowledges that they have copyright permission and model releases for all artwork submitted for consideration. The artist also gives the Art and Culture Center permission to reproduce images of artwork for publicity and educational purposes. The Art and Culture Center reserves the right to final approval of all text and titles referring to exhibited artwork.
The artist also agrees to hold harmless the Art and Culture Center, its officers, employees, agents, and any other persons acting on the Center’s behalf from and against any and all liability, damages, expenses and judgments by reason of any injury or claim of injury to person or property arising directly or indirectly out of the use or occupation of the facility.
Insurance
While caution will be exercised in the handling of all accepted artwork, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood cannot assume liability for any loss or damage caused by shipping or hand-delivery of artwork. It is the responsibility of the artist to provide adequate insurance coverage during shipment. The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood will insure artwork only while exhibited or stored on the Center’s premises.
Sales
The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood does participate in the sale of artwork, with prior written authorization of the artist. Sales of work included in the Biennial are at the discretion of the artist. In the event that artist does agree to make work available for sale during the exhibition, a donation to the Center of 20% of net selling price is suggested, but not mandatory. Artist or their representative will be notified immediately of any sales inquiries.
For more Information
If you have any additional questions or would like to receive a paper prospectus, call 954. 921. 3274, ext. 244, or email exhibitions@artandculturecenter.org.
Important Dates
Jan. 31, 2009, Entry deadline
Feb. 28, 2009, Notification of acceptance mailed
April 13, 2009, Deadline for delivery of works accepted for exhibition (No late work will be accepted.)
April 23, 2009, VIP reception
April 24, 2009, Opening reception
April 25 – June 7, 2009, Exhibition
June 8 – 11, 2009, Pick-up of artwork
