ARTIST OPPORTUNITY - CALL FOR ENTRY - Biannual All Media Exhibition 2012

Deadline March 01, 2012

The Detroit Artists Market is pleased to announce this CALL FOR ENTRY to artists to submit work for consideration for the Biannual All Media Exhibition, held at the DAM.  Entries are due delivered or postmarked by March 1, 2012.   Opening on April 20, 2012, this show will feature a wide array of work by area artists.  Our guest Juror this year is Leon Johnson, a convergent media artist and experienced teacher, whose intermedia communications and events include performances and interactive spectacles in traditional     and non-traditional sites.

Entry Procedure
· Artists may submit up to two entries.
· Entries will be juried by digital images in JPEG or TIF format submitted on a disc.
· One image for each 2-dimensional artwork and up to three images for each 3-dimensional artwork may be submitted.
· All images must be of professional quality.
· Entry form, payment and disc mailed or delivered to DAM at 4719 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201

Digital Format
· Digital images are to be submitted on a Windows capable CD. JPEG format files are preferred.
· Keep files to a maximum size of 1.5MB,  and 300 dpi.
· 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 letter (A-B).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 email address.

Entry Fee
A non-refundable entry fee entitles each artist to submit two artworks. The fee is $25 for
nonmembers and $10 for members. Entry with Artists membership is $40. Cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. Please make all checks payable to the Detroit Artists Market.

Presentation
Artwork must be prepared in a professional manner for installation. The backs of 2-dimensional artwork should have the artwork label completed and firmly attached. The juror reserves the right to remove any artwork not accurately represented by submitted digital images.
 
Exhibition Calendar
March 1, 2012
Postmark deadline for exhibition entries

March 9,  2012
Jury results mailed to artists

April 12-14, 2012
Accepted artwork due. Deliver to Detroit Artists Market between 11AM - 6PM

April 20, 2012
Exhibition Opening and Reception 6-9PM

May 24, 2012
Exhibition closes - final day

May 29-31, 2012
Pick-up unsold exhibited artwork

Eligibility
This all-media exhibition is open to all Michigan and Ontario residents 18 and older. Artists may submit a maximum of two entries in any media created within the last two years. Works submitted must not have been previously shown at the Detroit Artists Market.  All work submitted must be available for sale.

Delivery and Pick-Up
Works may be hand delivered or shipped. If shipping, the artist is responsible for complying with all regulations pertaining to works of art. Artists must make arrangements for return shipping and cover all expenses. All works must be delivered and picked up on the dates specified in the calendar.

Liability
Every precaution will be taken to assure protection of the work; however the Detroit Artists Market is not responsible for loss or damage.

Sales
DAM retains 1/3 (33.33%) commission for staffing, processing and making sales. Michigan sales tax is collected and submitted.  Payments to artists will be no later than 30 days after the closing of the exhibition.

Juror
Leon Johnson conceives, researches, designs and produces inter-media communications and events. These events include performances and interactive spectacles in traditional and non-traditional sites. His delivery systems include installation, performance, video, photography, digital and traditional print systems, book arts, painting and discrete objects. Mr. Johnson received an Ersted Award for Distinguished Teaching and the Williams Fellowship for undergraduate teaching and for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within classrooms and between departments.

Juror Awards
· Best of Show, $500
· Second Place, $200
· Third Place, $100
· Two Honorable Mentions
 
Exhibition Committee Award
The DAM Exhibition Committee will select artists from this exhibition to participate in a small group exhibition in the fall of 2013.
 
Agreement
Submitting an entry to this competition shall constitute the agreement with all conditions in this prospectus. The Detroit Artists Market reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes.