Here’s another tasty morsel for those of you looking for a show. For the price of a sit down lunch ($10), you can enter up to five pieces.
Founded in 2009, the Adam Lister Gallery provides the community with contemporary art exhibitions, educational programs, and a variety of art related activities and events. The gallery is currently located in the heart of the City of Fairfax, Virginia. With a focus on creating opportunities for emerging artists, they aim to give local, national, and international artists exposure in the Northern Virginia area.
addition to their rotating exhibition program, there is a wide selection of studio art classes and workshops available for all ages. They have created a dynamic and inventive environment in which visitors can see, learn about, and experience the endless possibilities surrounding visual art. Their goal is to become a vital cultural resource that is accessible to the entire community.
The Adam Lister Gallery believes that fostering the creative impulses of people will provide an outlet for imagination and open mindedness. They look to offer the viewing public the chance to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the visual arts. The gallery is located in the front section of The SPACE. The SPACE is a new visual and performing arts center located in Fairfax City, Virginia. Founded by Joanna Ormesher, the SPACE provides a mix of music, theater, performance, and visual arts events, working with both local and international art groups and organizations.
Here’s the call:
CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
This is an international open call for artwork to be exhibited in the upcoming summer group show in the Adam Lister Gallery. This exhibition will run from June 4 through July 18, 2010.
This open call will be juried by the gallery board of directors and gallery staff. All artists that are selected will be featured in a six week show in the gallery.
The Adam Lister Gallery is located in the center of Fairfax City, and offers a high level of visibility for artists to display their work. They have been recognized as the premier contemporary art gallery in the Northern Virginia area. Working closely with collectors and curators, their goal is to provide an art exhibition space for both established and emerging artists.
For this open call they are looking for art done in any medium. Drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, photography, installation, and anything else you work with is acceptable. There are no restrictions regarding subject matter or size (though it must be able to fit through our door 70″x82″). Artists of any age and background are encouraged to submit their work. They are looking for unique and interesting approaches to the idea of art making.
GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY:
1. Send up to 5 JPEG images of your artwork
2. JPEG images should be no higher than 72 dpi (72 pixels/inch)
3. Images should be no higher than 1024 pixels on the longest side
4. Include list of titles, medium, dates, and sizes for each image
5. This open call is for individuals as well as groups and collectives
6. For installation and site-specific projects you may submit proposal images.
7. Entry fee of $10, for up to 5 images.
SUBMIT YOUR ART (2 easy steps)
Email the following to: adamlistergallery@gmail.com
Step 1, Brief artist statement, resume, and contact information
Step 2, visit http://www.adamlistergallery.com/submissions2.html to pay your $10 entry fee
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Deadline for entry May 1, 2010.
The artwork for this show will be juried by the gallery board of directors and gallery staff. All accepted artists will be notified through email by May 5, 2010 (please do not contact the gallery to check the status of your entry). Artwork choosen for this exhibit must be delivered to the gallery no later than May 29, 2010. All selected artwork may be hand delivered or shipped by mail. All pieces selected will be on display in the gallery and will be featured on their online gallery and be made available for purchase. The gallery receives 30% commission on all sales made at the exhibition. Opening Reception for Summer Group Show will be Friday June 4, 6-9pm.
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