Art in Clay IV: Up Against The Wall
Call for Entries
BWAC’s 4th Annual National Juried Ceramic Sculpture Exhibit
September 24th – October 16th, 2016
Up Against The Wall invites you to forget the pedestal! Let’s put our clay on the map, on the vertical axis, just perfect for a Brooklyn where horizontal space is at such a premium. In New York City, we have to Build UP! Big or small, fat or flat, however it’s hanging. Confrontational clay at it’s most insistent. Suspend your disbelief (literally) Up in the air without a net? Bring it!
Juror: Matt Nolen
Matt Nolen is a studio artist living and working in New York City. Trained as a painter and architect, his work includes sculptural objects and architectural installations using clay and mixed media.
Mr. Nolen is currently serving as President of the Board of Trustees for Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle Maine and is Adjunct Professor of Art at New York University and Pratt Institute.
Important Dates:
June 23rd - Early Bird submissions deadline – must be received by 11:59 pm, June 23rd, 2016
July 6th – On Time submissions deadline – must be received by 11:59 pm July 6, 2016
July 20th – Late submissions deadline – must be received by 11:59 pm July 20, 2016
$850 in Cash Awards:
Gold -- $500 cash prize
Silver -- $250 cash prize
Bronze -- $100 cash prize
Five (5) Certificates of Merit will also be awarded.
All award selections will be made by the juror. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception, Saturday, September 24th, 2016.
Eligibility:
This is a national juried exhibition for artists 18 years of age or older working in clay. All artwork must be original in concept, design and execution. All work must be handcrafted by the artist from raw clay. Acceptable forms include sculpture, sculptural vessels, wall hangings and installations. The artwork cannot be functional -- production work and commercially manufactured pieces are not acceptable. Mixed media is acceptable as long as clay is the dominant component of the piece (at least 75%).
The size and weight limitations are as follows:
Wall hung pieces should not exceed 6 feet in any direction;
Sculpture should not weigh over 300 pounds;
Installations should not weigh over 500 pounds.
Work must not be less than 10 inches in any direction
Only original works may be submitted.
Oversize Work, Assemblages and Installations are welcome at the discretion of BWAC, but must meet all other specifications and be delivered, installed and removed by the artist upon arrangement with BWAC staff.
Display possibilities include: pedestals, walls, hanging from the ceiling or as installation.
ALL WORK MUST BE FOR SALE.
Fees:
Early bird submissions – June 23rd - $45 for up to six (6) images plus $5 for each additional image.
On Time Submissions between June 24th and July 6th -- $55 for submission of up to six (6) images, plus $5 for each additional image.
Late Submissions between July 7th and July 20th-- $65 for submission of up to six (6) images, plus $5 for each additional image.
All entry fees are non-refundable.
Judging:
Final judging will be on-site. Entries that differ significantly from their digital images may be rejected. Decision of the judge is final.
Acceptance:
Notification of acceptance of work will be made via e-mail by Monday, August 8th, 2016.
Delivery of Accepted Work:
Work must be hand-delivered. All exhibiting artists, or their agents, must assemble/ install/hang their work. Work should be brought to BWAC at 481 Van Brunt Street (door #7 canal side 2nd floor) Red Hook Brooklyn on one of the following dates: Sunday, September 11th from 11 am to 3:30 pm, Thursday, September 15th from 4 pm to 7:30 pm or Saturday, September 17th from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Spaces will be assigned.
Sales and Commissions:
All work must be for sale. BWAC will retain a 25% commission on all exhibition sales. The price represented on the artist entry form will be the sale price. No changes will be allowed. Sold works will remain until the end of the exhibition.
Removal:
Artwork must be removed by the artist or agent on one of the following dates: Sunday, October 16th, 6;30 to 7:30, Thursday, October 20th 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Saturday, October 22nd, 11 am to 3:30 pm, or Sunday, October 23rd, 11 am to 3:30 pm. Any work not removed during these specified times will be disposed of at BWAC’s discretion.
Liability:
BWAC is not responsible for any damage, breakage, replacement or cost associated with any damage or breakage that may have occurred during transport or unpacking. Every precaution will be taken in handling the entries, but BWAC assumes no liability for any loss or damage to any artist’s work while in our care, custody or control, before, during or after the exhibition. Each artist, if they wish, needs to provide their own insurance.
Use of Images:
Any image submitted may be used for marketing and promotional purposes directly related to this show. This use may include publication in any publications, printed materials, advertisements, or electronic media. Copyright and all other rights remain that of the artist.
Contact/Questions:
Please direct all questions to artinclay@bwac.org
Entry Agreement:
With the submission of artwork into the BWAC Art in Clay IV:Up Against The Wall show, the artist agrees to all the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus.
