2019 Fall Art Show
Show Dates: October 30, 2019 – January 7, 2020
Submission Deadline: October 6, 2019
Exhibition Details:
The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is pleased to announce its annual Fall Art Show, open to work of all media from artists across the nation and beyond.
All works must be submitted via the website www.OnlineJuriedShows.com.
Awards:
Through the generous donation of supporters, the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is able to offer awards and prizes for this show.
Eligibility:
· All works must be original works of the artist.
· All entries must be of original design and personal execution.
· Artwork previously shown at Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts is not eligible for submission.
Fees:
The fee for entry of up to three (3) works will be $25 for non-members ($10 per additional entry) for a maximum of five entries. Members of the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts may submit three entries for $15 ($7 per additional entry) for a maximum of five entries. Those submitting online should complete their payment at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Entry fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. Artists interested in becoming members should visit www.pncreativeartscenter.org/membership or call (518) 661-9932 for more information.
Legal:
· All works must be of original design and copyright of the artist.
· The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts reserves the right to utilize all images submitted to this show in promotion of the exhibition and for the general promotion of the arts center.
· The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts may rescind the right of hanging any work unsuitably presented or misrepresented.
Selected Works:
· Selection notification will be sent by email by October 10, 2019.
· Selected works must be received at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts during the following days: Wednesday, October 23; Thursday, October 24; and Friday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or Saturday, October 26, from 9 a.m. to noon.
· Works that are shipped to the Nigra Art Center must be received by October 26, 2019. The mailing address for the Nigra Arts Center is 2736 New York 30, Gloversville, NY 12078.
· The Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts will retain a 20% commission on all works sold.
· Selected artwork must be suitably framed and ready for installation.
· All shipping is at the expense of the artist. There is a $10 handling fee for each package shipped to the Nigra Arts Center. The handling fee covers condition reporting and photographing of the work as it arrives and follow up condition report at the conclusion of the exhibition. You must include a prepaid shipping label for the return of the work. Accepted artists will receive detailed information regarding shipping and handling requirements.
Important Dates:
Deadline for submission: October 6, 2019
Notification of acceptance: October 10, 2019
Work to be received at the Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts by: October 26, 2019
Selection of Awards: November 6, 2019
Notification of Awards: November 6, 2019
Public Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony: November 7, 2019, 6-8 p.m.
Exhibition Closes: January 7, 2020
Entering Your Images Online:
You can enter your images online at www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Entry form must be filled out in its entirety. List sizes up to the nearest inch. Submitted images must not include matting or frame. Crop the photos to include only the artwork. Be sure your images are right-side-up.
Before uploading your images, make sure they are smaller than 4MB, but at least 1920 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please write to us here: https://onlinejuriedshows.com/Contact.aspx
Please add Services@OnlineJuriedShows.com and Manager@OnlineJuriedShows.com to your safe senders list to ensure notifications are received.
Location: Paul Nigra Center for Creative Arts, 2736 New York 30, Gloversville, New York
For more information, contact: Brenda Dwyer, gallery curator, (518) 661-9932 ext. 157 or dwyerb@thearclexington.org.