Art Across the Americas

Nationwide Call for Entries

Rules for 2009 Exhibition for US artists (Peruvian artists apply to Nelly Mayhua Mendoza at Artnell_13@hotmail.com )

The Austin Lima Sister Cities Committee presents it third annual art exhibition of work by artists from North America and Peru. This exhibition is open to all artists in any media and is devoted to fostering a cultural exchange between Peru and the United States, and especially between Lima and Austin.  The theme of the exhibition is Art Across the Americas.

Entry Information

Name of exhibition:  Art Across the Americas (title of exhibition and theme)

Juried exhibition  - jury committee of Austin Lima Sister Cities Committee.

Awards – There will be two awards, Jurors’ Choice (chosen by the jury) and Peoples’ Choice (chosen by the audience at the opening reception).

Eligibility:  The competition is open to artists working in North America or Peru, working in all media. All forms of painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, graphics, digital and installation art are eligible. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Wall mounted works and sculptural work must fit through a standard height, 36"wide entry door.

Submissions:  Photos of work can be sent by e-mail, CDs or photographs. High resolution, good quality photographs by CD or e-mail are preferred. Enclose a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE) if you want your CD or photos returned.

Fees:

Application fee:  $10. Non-refundable.

Hanging fee if accepted:  $25 (to help cover costs, anything left over goes to the project ALSC is supporting). Non-refundable.

Accepted artists will receive a color catalog of artists’ work, a certificate and copies of publicity.

Commission:  There will be a 50% commission on any sales made during the exhibition or off the web site.  This will go to support the Center for Adolescent Mothers in Lima, Peru.

Calendar Deadlines

June 15^th

Submit applications with photos of work by e-mail or mail, $10 application fee, entry form, and one page resume, must be post marked by June 15^th.  Work submitted after this date will not be considered.

July - The jury will meet during the month of July to determine accepted entries.

August - Notifications sent to artists by e-mail or by mail (if SASE is enclosed with entry).

September - Committee will hang the work the week before the opening reception. Work must be delivered by due date.

October – the month of the exhibition at the International Center of Austin

November - Return of work to artists

Rules

The art work will be judged from photos, so they must be good representations of the work. The photos of accepted work will be used for publicity.

Art must have a title.

Art must have been produced within last two years.

Art must be for sale (this is also a fund-raiser!).

Art must be ready to hang, with sturdy hangers on the back, and look professional.

Artist must submit one page with a resume and artist statement (one page only, if longer only first page will be presented)

Artists may submit one to three artworks that must be available for sale at the exhibition.

Accepted work can be hand delivered or mailed, mailed work must have return postage enclosed with entry. The jury committee of Austin Lima Sister Cities Committee reserves the right to reject work that differs from submitted photographs.

ENTRY FORM: Art Across the Americas
(entry deadline June 15, 2009)

Name__________________________Tel(     )_____________Email________________

Address_________________________________________________________

City___________________________________State___________Zip_________

Website:______________________

Image List: number images and list title, medium dimensions, and price below, if digital files list file names:

1._______________________________________________________________

2._______________________________________________________________

3._______________________________________________________________

Remember to send:  1) Photos 2) Entry Form 3) SASE if entering by mail 4) Entry Fee 5) Resume

Make entry fee payable to Austin Lima Sister Cities – Lima Committee and mail application materials to:

Carol Hayman

1001 Eason St.

Austin, TX 78703

The Austin Lima Sister Cities Committee is a non-profit, volunteer run organization committed to promoting cultural exchanges.