Bryant Library exhibit

MEET THE ART GUILD

Exhibition

We are offering The Art Guild Instructors, Board Members, Staff and Artists in studios a wonderful opportunity to exhibit the talent within The Art Guild at the Bryant Library. 

DEADLINE: November 12th

RECEPTION: November 20th, 6-7:30 pm

ON VIEW: November 20 – December 18

RULES EXHIBITION 

Criteria
  • All styles from realism to abstract are welcome.
  • All works must be original
  • References used in the creation of the submitted work must be the artist’s own, or copyright-released for use in this work.
  • All artwork not picked within 30 days of pick up date is property of The Art Guild.
  • Submit 1 oversize piece or 2-4 smaller pieces
Mediums
  • Included but not limited to acrylic, charcoal, collage, colored pencil, digital art, ink, mixed media, oil, pastel, pencil, photography, printmaking, sculpture, or watercolor. No copies, master copies, reproductions or giclees.
Entry Fees
  • $30 flat fee
  • Entry fees are payable online  or check
  • Fees are non-refundable
Registration
  • Registration through the online form or through email is required
  • This is a juried competition. Submission does not guarantee entry
  • Payment must be included or submission will not be included in curating

REGISTER & PAY

STEP 1: SUBMIT ARTWORK

Before submitting artwork:

  1. Make sure file size of images must be between 1MB and a maximum of 3MB. To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com
  2. LABEL image as follows: lastname_firstname_title.jpg (example: smith_john_sunset.jpg)

Option 1: Use online app (preferred)

Click link below to submit artwork. You will be taken to an web form.

Option 2: Email images
  • Email your images and form to  artshow@TheArtGuild.org. Include your contact information, image title, size, and medium.
STEP 2: MAKE PAYMENT
  1. ENTRY FEES:
    • Flat fee of $30
    • 1 oversize piece or 2-4 smaller pieces.

2. Submission will not be included in curating without payment

3.  Fees are non-refundable

 

Option 1: Pay online
  • You will be taken to another website. If you do not have an account, you will have to set up one.
  • If payment is successful, you will receive an email confirmation.
Option 2: Check
  • Mail checks to:

The Art Guild Accounting Dept
PO Box 693
Port Washington, NY 11050

QUESTIONS?

Email artshow@TheArtGuild.org or Call 516-304-5797

CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

DEADLINE: November 12th

RECEPTION: November 20th, 6-7:30 pm

ON VIEW: November 20 – December 18

DROP OFF: November 18

TROUBLESHOOTING

QUESTIONS Call 516-304-5797 or email artshow@TheArtGuild.org. 

If you have problems with the uploader, please email your images to artshow@TheArtGuild.org  – with ALL contact information, image titles and mediums. We will invoice you for payment. Submission will not be included in curating without payment. 

Emailed images must include your name, contact information and the title, medium, value, and size in your email.

To resize or compress your images, go to PICRESIZE.com

Please be aware that the digital images you send should look as good as they possibly can. These will be the images that will be will be reviewed by our curators and displayed in our online gallery. Try to photograph your image in natural light, that the image is straight and that there is no glare on glass or varnished surface.

FINALISTS & AWARDS

FINALISTS:

The Selection Committee will review all entries and notify each artist as to the acceptance of the submitted work. High school students will be reviewed and judged separately. The Art Guild has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose which eligible entries will be accepted to be exhibited. All decisions are final. Artists whose work has been selected will be notified either by email OR on our website.

AWARDS:

1st Place $300 • 2nd Place $200 • 3rd Place $100 • Honorable Mentions

SIZE & FRAMING

Frame must be wired securely for hanging with screw eyes or D-rings to the frame, NOT the backboard. No sawtooth hangers, tape, strings.  We can wire for you for a $10 fee.

Work must be labeled on the back with the title, artist’s name, street address, phone number, and email.

Framing of your work must comply with the above OR IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

SELLING YOUR ARTWORK

Artwork may be sold directly by the artist with a suggested donation of 20% of the selling price from the artist to The Art Guild. Note, however, that sales may not be made at the exhibition.

All work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibit.

LIABILITY & INSURANCE

The Liability Waiver on the entry form must be signed by the artist submitting images for consideration. It is the responsibility of the participating artist to insure or self-insure any work submitted for inclusion in this exhibit.

LIABILITY WAIVER

I wish to have The Art Guild of Port Washington, Inc., (“TAG”) consider my artwork for exhibition as indicated in this Registration Form, and I acknowledge that TAG has the right, in its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited. I also acknowledge that unrelated business or other activities may or will take place at the exhibition location during the exhibition and I assume any risk associated with such activities. I further acknowledge that I have been notified that I should carry my own insurance to be protected against loss, theft or damage to my artwork. I fully understand and agree that the following waiver, release and hold harmless agreement is binding on my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. In exchange for TAG’s consideration of my artwork, I agree to assume all risks of copying, theft, loss or damage to my artwork in connection with TAG’s decision to exhibit or not exhibit my artwork or in connection with the exhibition of my artwork, for the duration of the exhibition from and including delivery to TAG, through and including pickup, and knowingly and intentionally release, discharge, hold harmless, and agree not to sue TAG, its officers, directors, members, committee personnel, agents or owners and/or lessees of the premises where the exhibition is held (“Released Persons”) from any claim, that I may have or acquire in the future, arising out of my submission of artwork to TAG for its consideration for exhibition, for TAG’s exhibition of my artwork, or while it or I am on the premises where the exhibition is held, for, including but not limited to, copying, theft, loss, or damage to my artwork, personal injury, or death, whether caused intentionally or arising from the negligence of any Released Person, of any other person or any other cause, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. The artist agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Art Guild for any copyright claims arising from the display of his/her image. Whether or not any artwork submitted by me is chosen for exhibition, I consent to The Art Guild’s use of any artwork I submit (or an image representing such artwork) in connection with TAG’s communications to prospective members, members and the public.