Call for Artists for "Transformation" pop-up galleries

Artists are invited to submit their work for the upcoming exhibition, “Transformation.” All artists must be willing to show works in a non-traditional commercial location.

Eligibility: Artists of all disciplines who currently reside or work in the Greater Cleveland area are eligible to apply. All media will be considered: paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, prints, performance art, mixed and new media. Artists from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including students.

Requirements: All submissions must fit the theme of “Transformation.”

What to include in your submission:

1. Name and contact information (email address, mailing address, telephone number).

2. An artist’s statement of 150 words or less.

3. A description of how your work fits the theme of “Transformation,” of 150 words or less.

4. Up to (3) images of work samples OR (3) two-minute segments of audio and/or video (or appropriate combination of images, video, audio and web-based work).

5. A label for each image or segment with your name and the number corresponding to the title list (For example: Basquiat_1).

6. A title list (For example: Sample #1 Artist’s Name, Title of Work, Medium, Size, Price).

Deadlines:

Submissions are due by December 23, and must be post marked before December 23. Late submissions will NOT be considered. Submissions: Work samples must be submitted by mail in an envelope no larger than 8.5 x11. Mail submissions to: Northeast Shores C/O Project Pop-up Galleries, 317 East 156th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44110. DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINAL WORKS IN THE MAIL. NO SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RETURNED.

Accepted Works: Artists will be notified of acceptance by January 4, 2011. Actual work that differs dramatically from the submitted works may be disqualified. Artists must supply all equipment for display and secure mounting, including electronic media. All possible care will be taken to ensure the safety of work but we cannot bear liability for the loss or damage of any artwork. Insurance is the responsibility of each artist. Artists are responsible for installation and de-installation, travel, shipping and insuring artwork.

Sales: The curator will charge a 30% commission on sales.

About Project Pop-up Galleries

This project will develop temporary ‘pop-up’ galleries in the Collinwood district through utilizing vacant residential and commercial properties owned by Northeast Shores. This project intends to increase awareness of the available housing and business opportunities in the neighborhood of Collinwood. Additionally, Project Pop-up Galleries will provide artists an affordable, unconventional space to exhibit their work, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of this emerging artists’ community.