CALL FOR ENTRY - Art For The Holidays
August 10, 2010 | 10:59 AM – 5:59 PM
The Detroit Artists Market is pleased to announce this CALL FOR ENTRY our annual ART FOR THE HOLIDAYS, held at the DAM. Art For The Holidays is a one-of-a-kind gift shopping experience for all! The gallery transforms from a fine art exhibition gallery to a fun, energetic gift shop featuring all hand-made items by local artists offering a wide range of products and price points. Since 1932 the Detroit Artists Market has been a leader in showing and selling contemporary art works by Detroit area artists.
ELIGIBILITY
Art For The Holidays is open to all DAM members 18 years and over. Only original works accepted. No commercial kits, prefabricated models, hobby crafts, or green ware. All prints submitted for jury must be from originals only. New and innovative work is encouraged. DAM reserves the right to reject any entry which is unsuitable in size or fragility, does not meet the guidelines specified, or is not representative of work juried. DAM reserves the right to control artist inventory for an appropriate mix of work during the run of the show.
ENTRY PROCEDURE
- Complete all parts of the application form.
- Submit a disc with up to 10 digital images representing the scope of your work.
- Digital images are to be submitted on a Windows capable CD. JPEG format files are preferred.
- Keep files to a maximum of 1.5MB, please.
- Be sure your image file names do not have special characters like quotation marks or slash marks. File names need to be as follows: Name_art title_entry number.jpeg
- Include a reference sheet with thumbnails of images, dimensions, medium and retail price of each submission.
- Label the CD with the artist’s name and mailing address.
- Application form, disc, reference sheet, payment submitted to DAM no later than Sept. 11th.
- NO EMAIL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 11: Entry form due
October 2: Jury results mailed
October 19-22: 11am-6pm inventory drop off
November 12: Opening Reception
December 23: Art For The Holiday closes
January 4-6: Inventory pick up 11am-6pm
