calls for art

PART OF A WHOLE: 2/2 is the second in a two-part Dayton Society of Artists annual members’ exhibition. The call for art is open to DSA members in good standing and is open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. This year, members may drop off 1 piece that is guaranteed to be included in the exhibition with a $10 entry fee. The juror for the prizes is past president, Bridgette Bogle, and all artworks will be judged in person. Awarded prizes include: 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, Honorable Mention, as well as 3 members receiving free entry to the annual spring juried show (no artists may win more than one prize).

ABOUT THE JUROR:

Bridgette Bogle earned her MFA in Painting and Drawing from The Ohio State University in 2003. Her work has been featured in numerous solo, two-person, and group exhibitions across the country, including Sentimental and Not at the Rueff Gallery, Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. A dedicated leader and educator, Bogle served as President of the Dayton Society of Artists from 2012 to 2015 and is currently a Professor specializing in Painting and Drawing at Sinclair Community College in Dayton.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK:

Please submit your work on our Google Form by Mon. March 31st. Don’t like to submit online? Make and appointment with Jo at director@daytondsa.org and we can enter it together, plus you can leave the work at the gallery afterward! Appointments must be made before Sat. March 29th by email director@daytondsa.org.

CALENDAR ­

Art Drop off: Sun. March 30, 11-4 PM or Mon. March 31, 3-8 PM
Exhibition Runs: Thurs. April 3 – Sat. April 26
Opening Reception: Thurs. April 3, 6-8 PM
Art Pick up: Sun. April 27, 11-4 PM or  Mon. April 28, 3-8 PM

ENTRY FEES

$10 for 1 piece in person by cash, check, or card when you drop off your work to the DSA.
Become a member at daytondsa.org/becomeamember

REQUIREMENTS

• Image(s) submitted must be clear, focused on the work, and as professionally taken as possible. Acceptable images can be taken by a smartphone.
• • For tips on how to edit your photos using the Snapseed App, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0g4a1Ge-Ds&t=321s
  • Contact the gallery director (director@daytondsa.org) to set up an appointment at the gallery to walk you through the photo-taking and application process.
• Artists must be DSA members in good standing.
• 2D Artwork must be no larger than 36” x 36” (including all framing, etc).
• 3D artwork must fit on a pedestal that has a footprint of 24” x 24” (or smaller) or sit on the floor.
• Artwork must be professionally presented. 2D work must be ready to hang with wiring on back. DSA is open to other installation methods, but they must be pre-approved.
• Artwork must have been created in the past 5 years.
• Artwork must be labelled with name, title, medium, price, and e-mail.
• Artwork must not have been exhibited before at the DSA or virtually through the DSA.
• Artwork may not be picked up before the close of the show.
• Accepted work that differs significantly from submitted image or suffers from poor presentation will be disqualified.

LIABILITY & SALES

• The DSA has fine art insurance for work physically inside the gallery. Artists maintain responsibility of insuring work during shipment and travel. Damage caused by the failure of the work itself is not covered. Insurance claims where fine artwork has been valued in excess of $500 must be accompanied by documentation of comparable sales price for fine artwork claiming artists and/or a professional third-party appraisal. Work shown at Front Street is not covered by the gallery’s insurance policy.
• Please note: DSA does not have constant climate control in its galleries.
• DSA takes NO COMMISSION on sales for members. Please price work accordingly or as “Not for Sale.” Donations are always appreciated and help support future programming.

AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

Submitting indicates that you agree with the conditions of entry and exhibit as outlined in these guidelines, and that you agree to make your work available and will ship/deliver it to the gallery should it be selected for exhibit. The DSA may use submitted images and artwork in print and/or digital marketing materials.

The Dayton Society of Artists invites artists of all backgrounds to submit work for What a Wonderful World, an exhibition celebrating the beauty, diversity, and wonder of our planet. Timed in honor of Earth Day, this exhibition seeks to inspire awe, appreciation, and reflection on the natural world through art.

This free call for art is open to artists working in all mediums. Selected works will be exhibited at the Downtown Dayton Metro Library branch in April, inviting the community to engage with art as a means of celebrating and protecting our world. Join us in honoring the Earth through creativity and share your vision of what makes our world truly wonderful.

SELECTION CRITERIA: This free call for art is open to all artists 18+ years old, living within 20 miles of the city of Dayton, Ohio.

Artwork will be juried by the Dayton Society of Artists based on technical skill, creativity, and originality and how the subject matter fits in with the theme of nature, sustainability, biodiversity, and the delicate balance of our environment.

SUBMITTING ARTWORK:

Please submit your work on our Google Form by Saturday, March 15th by Midnight.

Google Form: https://forms.gle/emuub3uf87uvxe2p6

CALENDAR

Submissions Due: Sat. March 15th by Midnight

Emailed Juried Results By: Sat. March 22nd

Art Drop-off: Sun. March 30th, 11-4 PM or Mon. March 31st, 3-8 PM

Exhibition Runs: April 1st – April 26th

Art Pick-up: Fri. May 2nd, 12 – 8 PM or Sat. May 3rd 12 – 5 PM

ENTRY FEES

No entry fee, but the DSA will take a 20% commission on artwork sold. DSA takes NO COMMISSION on sales for members. Please price work accordingly or as “Not for Sale.” Become a member at https://www.daytondsa.org/membership.