AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

CALL FOR ARTISTS

"A Touch of Gold"

The Women's City Club of Pasadena
at The Historic Blinn House (Built 1905)
160 N. Oakland Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91101

EXHIBITION DATES: August 1, 2011 thru October 31, 2011

** ENTRY DEADLINE IS JULY 5, 2011 **

Theme & Eligibility:
This is an open call to professional artists – both male and female
– who live in the State of California. The theme of this exhibition
is the glory of fall and our fascination with all things gold.

Selection Process:
The Curator of Exhibitions for The Women's City Club of Pasadena,
Margaret Danielak, owner of DanielakArt, and one member of the Board of
Directors of The Women's City Club of Pasadena, will select the
artwork. Professional artists may submit up to 10 works of art for
consideration of which 3-5 will be considered for acceptance. (A total
of over 50 works will be selected for display).

Artists must be 18 or older and must be living in the Golden State of
California. Professional artists only (no students) are invited to
apply. All artwork must have been created in the last three years and
not have been exhibited previously at The Blinn House/Women's City
Club of Pasadena.

Media:
Traditional (representational) oil paintings, acrylics, pastels,
watercolors and colored pencil drawings will be considered. No
photography or sculpture please. Lighter, brighter paintings in lighter
weight gold frames are preferred. Artwork suitable for an historic home
(built 1905) only will be considered. (No nudity) Artists are
encouraged to visit the website for the Women's City Club of
Pasadena at www.womenscityclub.com to
learn more about the venue.

The Entry Form and administrative fee must be completed and returned by
July 5, 2011 to be considered. Artists may apply online at
www.onlinejuriedshows.com (A TOUCH
OF GOLD) Artists may submit up to 10 images only.

All artists are responsible for dropping off (on August 1st a time to be
determined) and picking up their own artwork at the end of the
exhibition. No exceptions. No storage is available for artwork, nor
are shipping services provided unless to a buyer from out of town. If
you live outside of the area, you will need to make arrangements for
dropping off and picking up with an authorized representative.

Notification: Artists will be notified of acceptance by email on or by
July 15, 2011. If no email address is provided, the artist will be
notified by telephone.

Liability: Artists are solely responsible for insuring work while in
transit and on display at The Women's City Club of Pasadena located
at 160 N. Oakland Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. Only framed artwork
ready to display will be accepted.

Photography: DanielakArt and The Women's City Club reserves the
right to photograph works for publicity purposes.

Fee: There is a $35 administrative fee for up to 10 entries.

Award: This is not a contest but an opportunity to show and sell your
artwork. No awards will be given.

Artists Reception: Thursday, August 11, 2011 from 6 pm – 9 pm.

Commission: Artists will receive 50% of all sales of their work.
DanielakArt will receive 30%. The Women's City Club will receive
20%. Artists will be paid by DanielakArt on or by the 30th day after
any art sale.

All sales will be handled by DanielakArt which will take a 50%
commission on all sales, of which 20% will be given to The Women's
City Club of Pasadena. By completing the application form, should your
artwork be accepted for exhibition, you give your consent for Margaret
Danielak of DanielakArt to sell your artwork. Press, postcards and
cross promotion, in addition to social media (Facebook and Twitter) and
special events, will be employed to promote the show.

NOTES: The Women's City Club of Pasadena has a dress code which is
enforced at all times. (No jeans). Questions and information:
Margaret Danielak, DanielakArt Phone: 626-683-9922 or email at
margaret.danielak@gmail.com

from LA Culture Net