SIMPLE AS PIE
I adore themed work, and I’m just narcissistic enough to love an autobiographical theme even more, ha. As artists we’re programmed to put our demons and dirty laundry on display, but what about the sometimes subtle undertones that influence your work…like where you’re from. Seems simple as pie, right? Maybe, maybe not.
Check out this great Call for Entries from the Lander Art Center in Wyoming named As It Turns Out, I’m from… whose idea is to connect your work to roots of childhood or home or whatever works for you. The deadline for entries is September 8th, and there are $1000 in prizes up for grabs!
CALL for ENTRIES: As It Turns Out, I’m From…
At a conference where an artist once spoke about her work in detail, the audience laughed out loud when halfway through she said, “As it turns out, I’m from Pittsburgh.” After learning so much about her artwork it seemed perfectly fitting that her large steel sculptures would be influenced by this historically industrial city.
Many of us make an exodus at some point in our lives– to seek out a life of our own. Those who don’t make an exodus might gladly identify with their background. Either way, our roots often appear in subtle and interesting ways even if we don’t intend for it to happen or notice until later.
THE THEME: The object is to connect your artwork to your roots. The connection may be as simple as the artist mentioned above from Pittsburgh who makes large steel sculptures. Or it may be a connection more direct like painting place related childhood memories or using found objects from your hometown. The interpretation of the connection is in the hands of the artist. Your “home” can be a city, state, country, culture or even a state of mind. Whatever the connection, the Lander Art Center wants you to discover it and share it.
PRIZES: $1000 in prizes are up for grabs! $500 1st Prize, $300 2nd Prize, & a $200 3rd prize
JUROR: Cheryl Delong of Global Arts Gallery, located in Lander, will be the juror.
COMMISSION: The commission on sold artwork is 40%. Selling art is a priority for the LAC. We prefer art that is for sale, but it is not a requirement for show entry.
DEADLINE for completed entries, Wednesday, September 8, 2010. There are 5 items needed to enter, see below. Entry will not be processed without all 5 items.
NOTIFICATION will be emailed Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Please add frontdesk@landerartcenter.com to you contact list and be sure to write your email address on the entry form.
DELIVERY: Accepted artwork is due Friday, September 24, 2010 at the Lander Art Center, 224 Main St., Lander, WY 82520. Please package your artwork well and write your name on the packaging.
TO APPLY: Please mail images on a cd labeled with your name to Lander Art Center, 224 Main Street, Lander, WY 82520 or email to frontdesk@landerartcenter.com:
Up to 3 images (created in the past 3 years):
- Dimensions: 1920 pixels for the largest dimension (the other dimension will be less than or equal to 1920 pixels)
- File Format: Save all images as BASELINE Standard JPEG. Do not save as a Progressive JPEG.
- File Size: JPEGs must be under 1.8 MB.
- Color space: Save images in an RGB color space, preferably sRGB
Application fee of $35 (check made to Lander Art Center, paypal payment made to frontdesk@landerartcenter.com, or credit card # entered on entry form)
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