Prospectus
Exhibition
PAINT 2021 -an exhibition of international artists who employ paint as an integral part of their work. Vitality, diversity, skillful execution, experimentation, and new directions will be its distinguishing elements.Eligibility – Open to all artists internationally, 18 years of age and older. Original artwork in any media will be considered. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2018.
Entry Fee – $45 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Grand Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works.
How to Apply
Complete the PAINT 2021 entry form on Slideroom – https://silvermineart.slideroom.com APPLY NOWImportant Dates
Entry Deadline:....................................................................................................................................Thursday, March 11Notification of Finalists:....................................................................................Tuesday, March 30 Email and Web posting
Finalists work received by:.............................................................................................................................................Sunday, April 25, 3pm
Final inclusion in PAINT 2021 is at the discretion of the Curator and Silvermine Galleries
Exhibit closes:.....................................................................................................................................Wednesday, June 30
Artwork pickup:....................................................................................................................................Friday, July 2 – Saturday, July 3
Return Artwork will be shipped by:...........................................................................................................................................Wednesday, July 7
Conditions
Accepted Artwork – No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition.Wall-hung Works – May not exceed 96” in height or width, including frames. All work must be ready for hanging. Shipped work requiring glazing must use plexiglass.
Sculptures – Should not exceed 8’h x 4’w x 4’d including base. Gallery has standard size pedestals.
Installations – Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
Handling Fee – Artists who ship their work must pay a $25.00 fee prior to their artwork being hung. This fee covers the expense of uncrating, storage of crates, re-crating and contacting shipper for return. Silvermine Galleries will waive the uncrating fee for artists who use a commercially manufactured artist's/strong box such as a StrongBox™ by Airfloat Systems, or similar brand, like Masterpak or Uline, or a FedEx Premium Art Box (not a FedEx Large Frame Box). Proper packaging is imperative to protect your work. Improper packaging may result in damaged, returned or unopened shipments. Strong boxes will be returned to the artists at the conclusion of the show at the artist's expense. NO STYROFOAM PEANUTS
Sales & Liability Insurance
All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission of 50% will be retained on all sales. The gallery does not offer, but does reserve the right to negotiate up to 10% discount to secure sale of a piece without consulting artist. Artist commission is 50% of sale price. Artist commission will be processed withing 30 days of end of the exhibit. Silvermine Arts Center will insure all accepted work to 50% of artist’s stated retail price while in our possession. Artwork will be handled with all possible care. Work that is not picked up by Wednesday, July 7, 2021 is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.Shipping
Ship artwork in time to arrive between
April 19 – April 23, 2021
Paid return shipping labels must be included.
SHIP VIA UPS OR FEDEX ONLY TO:
Silvermine Arts Center/Gallery
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.9700 x3
HAND DELIVERYSaturday, April 24 –Sunday, April 25, 10am-3pm
