Artist Opportunities
The Arts Club of Washington continues its support for the Visual Arts with our Call for Entries for 2012–2013. Exhibitions are scheduled monthly from September 2012 through May 2013. These exhibitions provide opportunities for artists to display their works and allow the Arts Club to present a variety of visual arts to gallery visitors.
Eligibility
Open to all artists living in the United States.
Media
Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works in all media, styles, and techniques are acceptable. (Overly large or heavy hanging works may be accepted at the discretion of the Exhibitions Committee Chair).
Gallery Space
The Arts Club of Washington features three formal galleries for exhibition use. The Curator, in conjunction with the Exhibitions Committee, will determine in which gallery to display each individual exhibition. The second floor gallery is currently accessible only by stairs.
Curator
Christopher With, Ph.D.
Entry Requirements
To enter submit the following application requirements to:
Arts Club of Washington
2017 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Attn: Jack Hannula, Exhibitions Committee Chair
Complete Application Form
* Entry Fee: $30 for non-members, $15 for Arts Club members; check or money order made payable to the Arts Club of Washington.
* Résumé of individual artist(s) applying for consideration.
* Image List Including: artist’s name, title, medium, year executed and dimensions of artwork.
* 5 – 10 IMAGES ON CD-ROM/DVD: Representative of proposed exhibit. All images must be labeled with corresponding numbers to a list including: artist’s name, title, dimensions and date of work. In the event that SLIDES are submitted, they must be 35mm in cardboard or plastic mounts (no glass mounts). No videos or actual works.
* A business-size (number 10) self-addressed, stamped envelope.
* Submitted materials will be used by the Arts Club for archival purposes and can be returned to the artist only when accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope large enough to fit the materials to be returned.
Terms for Exhibit
* Display is restricted to gallery walls and display pedestals. No room installations will be accepted.
* All wall-displayed works must be suitably framed to be hung from the rod hanging-rail system provided. This requires a secure hanging wire across the back of each work. No nails/screws, etc. are allowed in the gallery’s plaster walls. Painting of the gallery walls is not permitted.
* Gallery pedestals will be provided to meet most display needs for free-standing works.
* Transportation for delivery and pick-up of works is the responsibility of the artist(s).
* Installation of the works of art is the responsibility of the Arts Club Exhibitions Committee.
* Works exhibited are subject to approval by the Exhibitions Committee.
Sales
The Arts Club of Washington will receive a 40% commission on all sales (25% for ACW members). All sales must go through the Arts Club Exhibitions Committee. Individual works may be “not for sale” (NFS) at the discretion of the artist but not to exceed 25% of total exhibition works, unless otherwise approved by the Exhibitions Committee.
Insurance
All works of art will be insured from theft and damage while on display for the duration of the exhibit in accordance with the Arts Club Policy: $150,000 maximum per show. Artist is solely responsible for acquisition of all exhibited works.
Deadline for Entry
June 1, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours
Note: Occasionally, during normal gallery hours, the Arts Club is used for private events, receptions, meetings, conferences, etc. At those times, any or all of the galleries may be temporarily closed to the public.
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesdays thru Fridays and 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturdays.
Closed official holidays.
Contact: Jack Hannula: (202) 549-7245