Open Call: "Remastered"

"Remastered”

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 “Remastered” a juried exhibition of local artists. This Two Part Exhibition runs from November 13, 2009 through January 10, 2010. S.A.M. is looking to represent a select group of artists in our Contemporary Art Gallery, to exhibit alongside our 15 resident artists. View dates for details.


Exhibition Theme:

Imagine Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" if it were painted by Van Gogh. "Remastered" is your chance to re-imagine famous artworks of the past; yesterday's masterpieces as created by the masters of today. Artists from our region will be challenged to create reproductions from these artistic greats in their own unique style.

This show is a two exhibition consisting of one month each. The first part of this exhibition will run from November 13, 2009 through December 6th, 2009 and the second part of this exhibition will run from December 11th, 2009 through January 10th, 2010. Definitely an exhibition not to miss and quite a treat for that art lover. After-all 'tis the season for giving.


Submission Guidelines:

-Submission is FREE!

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

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

- If submitting an exact replica, original Masters Artwork should not be copyrighted.

- 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 submission must include the following: Title/ Media/Measurements for each piece submitted along with 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) through 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 for Part 1 of this exhibition, running from November 13, 2009 through December 6, 2009.

If selected for Part 2 of this exhibition only, accepted artists must submit an operational costs fee of $30, running from December 11, 2009 through January 10, 2010.

If submitting for both sessions of "Remastered" show November 13, 2009 through January 10th, 2010; accepted artists must submit a discounted operational costs fee of $50 total. This will entitle accepted artist to exhibit the full duration from November 13, 2009 through January 10, 2010.

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 31st, 2009; Midnight cst

– Accepted Artist Notification: On or before November 4th 2009

– Drop off Accepted Works: November 7th, 2009 - 12pm to 8pm
November 8th, 2009 - 12 pm to 5 pm

- Art Pickup: January 10th, 2010 - 12pm to 5pm
January 11th, 2010 - 5pm to 8pm

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

Exhibition Part 1

November 13, 2009 through December 6, 2009

- Opening Reception: November 13th, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm
- Encore Viewing Party: November 14th, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm

Exhibition Part 2

December 11, 2009 through January 10, 2009

- Opening Reception: December 11th, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm
- Encore Viewing Party: December 12th, 2009 - 7pm to 10pm


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. Soulard Art Market & Contemporary Art Gallery is also sponsored by Schlafly.