An exhibition of works based on the theme “Inner Fall”
November 13 – December 5, 2010
For a printable prospectus, click here. If you would like to speed up the check-in process, you can print and fill out the entry form and bring it with you.
Eligible Participants
◙ Artists 18 years of age or older who live in the St. Louis region are eligible.
Eligible Artwork
◙ Artwork following the theme of “Inner Fall”, referring to work based on the season of Fall, or a Fall either in a physical, emotional, or psychological sense. The theme is open to interpretation by the artist.
◙ Wall hung work in all media will be considered. No work that relies onelectricity, internet, etc. No ceiling hung work.
◙ Work completed within the last two years (2008 – 2010)
◙ Original work not completed under Instruction
◙ Works not previously exhibited in any juried exhibition at Framations
◙ Work must be suitably framed, wired and ready to hang. Framations reserves the right to reject work that is not properly prepared for hanging or is in any way unstable.
◙ Sizes, including frames, are not to exceed 30” x 40” Awards
◙ Best of Show-$100
◙ First Place- $50
◙ Second Place- $35
◙ Third Place- $25
◙ Honorable Mention Ribbons
Opening Reception: Awards & Opening Reception
Saturday, November 13, 2010: 1-4 pm Awards at 2:30 pm
Submissions
Entries must be hand delivered to Framations during the dates and times specified in this prospectus. Dates: Saturday or Sunday, Nov. 6 or 7, 2010 Times: 12-5 pm each day
Entry Fee
Artists may submit up to three works for a non-refundable entry fee of $8.00 per piece. No double entries will be allowed.
About Juried Exhibitions
Please understand the nature of a juried exhibition. Dependant on the juror’s decision, an artist may find that all, some, or possible none of their pieces are chosen to be a part of the exhibition. Framations strives to promote excellent exhibitions that are juried to fit the exhibit space but also display the best quality work chosen from what is entered.
Juror
A St. Louis native, Robin Hirsch holds a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1981). She has served as Associate Director and Gallery Director for Art Saint Louis, a non-profit visual art organization in downtown St. Louis, since 1989. Since 1997, Robin has been a juror and/or awards judge for 24 local and regional exhibitions including: "Taste of St. Louis Art Walk" (2010); "Webster University Annual Juried Photography Exhibition" (2010); "Historic Shaw Art Fair" (2008); "Chesterfield Arts' Art in the Park[ing] Lot" (2008); "St. Charles Community College Student Show" (2008); "Laumeier Art Fair" (2007); "Art & Air" (2007); "Lafayette Square en Plein Air Art Competition" (2007); and "Columbia Art League's 46th Annual Fair on the Square" (2004), to name a few. She has served as a Visual Arts Grants Panelist for Missouri Arts Council (2008 and 2010) and has been a guest speaker at several area universities and colleges. In addition, Robin is a past-President of the St. Louis chapter of the National Women’s Caucus for Art, for which she also served as Vice President, Newsletter Writer/Editor, and Board Advisor. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Gallery Association and as exhibitions consultant for Chesterfield Arts. As an artist, her work was most recently presented in the “Holga Polka” exhibition at the Gallery at Regional Arts Commission (January 2009).
Sales
Sales are encouraged. Framations will retain a 25% commission on any work sold through the Exhibition. All works must be clearly marked upon entry with price or designated NFS.
Promotion
Framations reserves the right to photograph all exhibited works for use on our website, email announcement for the exhibit and for use in press releases to promote the exhibition.
Liability and Insurance
While reasonable precautions are taken to safeguard entries, Framations does not insure work submitted to the gallery for Exhibitions and is not responsible for loss or damage to any work submitted while on display or in transit. Artists are strongly encouraged to insure their own artwork. Entry in this Exhibition indicates agreement with all conditions in this prospectus.
