ONE MORE CHANCE

My mother loves burnt popcorn.  She also loves burnt toast, over-cooked eggs and burned bologna for breakfast.  Most people reject it, but she loves it.  This next Call should be cause for redemption for all your rejects.  Take a look.

Check out this Call for Entries from the Village Gallery and EYA (Emerging Young Artists) for your Rejects.  Isn’t the best revenge for rejected artwork the eventual exhibit AND sale of that work?  Don’t miss this opportunity…

Call for Entries:  Rejects

Have you ever been rejected from an art competition? Village Gallery is turning rejection into acceptance.  This exhibition is an all-hung, “first come first serve”, so please reserve your place as soon as possible.  Capacity of the gallery is 50 to 60 artworks.

ELIGIBILITY:  All artists over eighteen years of age, residing in the United States are eligible.

MEDIA: Work must have been completed within the last three years. NO GICLEE COPIES OF ANY KIND. Works must be ready to hang. They cannot accept free-standing three dimensional works. Works cannot be larger than 36”x36”.  If possible, please provide a copy of your rejection letter.

DEADLINE: March 1, 2011 (or until the show is full)

ENTRY FEE:  $15 per piece with a limit of 2 entries.

COMMISSION:  Village Gallery take-30%-commission on all sales. EYA will take-5%-commission on all sales.

ABOUT THE GALLERY: Village Gallery established in 2010 by Frank Hardy. The gallery’s mission is to assist clients with the intricacies of acquiring works of art.  The gallery specializes in contemporary arts by established and emerging artists.  The gallery consigns contemporary artists who work in a variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, and mixed media.  In addition, Village Gallery sponsors its own non-profit organization, “Beyond The Eye”.  Ten percent of every work sold will be donated to “Beyond The Eye.”  Each year, the organization donates the money to individuals or other non-profit organizations based on their needs.

Frank Hardy is a self – taught artist. Mr. Hardy established the Selma Youth Development Center in July 1989. His vision included using the arts to help in the development of youth and give them alternatives to violence and other ‘street’ related activities. He established 3 major art programs at the youth center: Dance, Visual Art and Music. These art programs, along with amateur boxing, tutoring and computer skills, are offered after school hours and during the summer months to youth in Selma and the surrounding area. Frank currently serves as the executive director of the youth center. One of Frank’s visions includes bridging the gaps between cultures while preserving culture through the arts.

ABOUT THE CURATOR:  Chintia Kirana provided a fresh perspective to the Mongomery area art community.  She graduated from Auburn University in Montgomery with a B.A. in Painting (with honors).  She is the founder and excecutive director of a non-profit art organization called EYA (Emerging Young Artists). 

EYA’s mission is to promote emerging artists, while at the same time strengthen the relationship between communities and their artists; by providing free workshops, benefit shows, and volunteered community projects.  Kirana’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. 

For complete details, Download the Prospectus!