Call for Art: "Secrets of the Soul"

Call For Art

“Secrets of the Soul"

A Juried Art Exhibition At:
Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Gallery
2028 S. 12th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 258-4299
www.SoulardArtMarket.com

Call to Artists:
The Soulard Art Market and Contemporary Gallery is calling for submissions to “Secrets of the Soul” a juried exhibition of local artists. Exhibition runs from October 23, 2009 through November 8, 2009. S.A.M. is looking to represent a select group of artists in our Contemporary Art Gallery, to exhibit alongside our 15 resident artists.

Exhibition Theme:

We are looking for work that represents your innermost thoughts. Your Innermost dreams & secrets, laid bare before the world.

Submission Guidelines:

-Submission is FREE!

- Artists may submit up to three original works for consideration.

- 2D artwork must be framed and ready for hanging (no saw tooth hangers please). Unframed “gallery wrapped” canvasses are acceptable.

- Sculpture should be no taller than six feet. Artists must provide their own pedestals, if needed.

-No video or ceiling suspended work will be accepted.

- All artwork for consideration must be submitted via JPEG/JPG image.

- File size for each JPEG/JPG cannot exceed 500kb and should be named as such: Artist’s Name_Artwork Title_Dimensions.jpg John Smith_Artwork1_16x20.jpg)

- Accompanying e-mail must include the following: Title/ Media/Measurements, Artist’s name, and contact information (e-mail address & phone number).

- Website address submissions will not be accepted.

-Send submission e-mail and JPEG/JPG(s) to our online submission process.

- Late entries will not be accepted, no exceptions.

- Accepted artists must be willing to be filmed and/or must be willing and available to participate in any press interviews, documentaries, and/or photo releases. Artists must be willing to have their artwork filmed or included in any press releases, articles or other publications as seen fit by the show curators.

-Accepted artists must submit an operational costs fee of $30.

Awards:

-One accepted artist will be selected to receive the “Juror’s Choice Award”.

-The award will be presented to the recipient during a special ceremony at the Opening Reception.

-The winning artist will be recognized as the gallery’s “Spotlight Artist” with a featured space in the gallery during a future exhibition.

Sales and Commission:

-Soulard Art Market does not charge a commission on sales made during the exhibition. Artists will retain 100% of sales. Artists may list works as NFS.

Show Schedule:

– Submission Deadline: October 9th, 2009 Midnight CST
– Accepted Artist Notification: On or Before October 12th, 2009
– Drop off Accepted Works: October 17th (12-8pm) through October 18th, 2009 (12-6pm)

-Opening Reception: October 23rd, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm
-Encore Viewing Party: October 24th, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm
-Art Pickup: November 8th, 2009 - 12pm to 6pm
November 9th, 2009 - 5pm-8pm

Artwork not picked up by the deadline will be donated to charity.

About Us:

The Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Gallery is a unique studio and gallery complex located in the historic Soulard neighborhood of Saint Louis, Missouri. Maintained by a core of fifteen professional artists, The Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Gallery is a venture which strives towards making a difference...
In partnership with the gallery is Youth Education and Health in Soulard. YEHS is a nonprofit community-based organization that was founded in 1972 to develop needed services in order to save the historic Soulard neighborhood from being torn down and to prevent the displacement of low and moderate income residents of the area. YEHS also hosts summer employment/training, tutoring, and recreation for disadvantaged St. Louis youths.