CALL TO ARTISTS  | SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2012               

W33: Juried art exhibit featuring artists ages 13 to 33 
West Windsor Arts Center Gallery |  May 2-June 8, 2012
Gallery hours: Wed-Fri 12:00-6:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-4:00 pm.

PROSPECTUS:

THEME: We may think the sense of sight and sound are mutually exclusive but, in fact, many artists have attempted to explore sound through visual imagery. Explore your ability to connect or break down the barrier between sight and sound.

MEDIUM: All works that can be hung on the wall including drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, printmaking or fiber will be considered.

JURORS:

Kali McMillan,  a documentary style photographer, creates visual stories from her extensive travels.  She uses her camera to capture and share the social, economic and cultural diversity of people and places around the world.  Her work has been exhibited in New York City, New Jersey, Texas and Canada and was part of an exhibit at Milk Galleries in New York City featuring  the industry's most progressive and innovative emerging photographers. Kali has taught photography at West Windsor Arts Center and  Martin House in Trenton NJ.

Donna Payton transforms discarded and unnoticed items into works that range from the sublimely ridiculous to the neo-surreal. She ironically converts culture's castoffs into cultural icons- assembled sculptures that are then reinvented in the two-dimensional worlds of paintings, prints and drawings. She has exhibited widely in the United States. Her works are in many public and private collections, including Citibank of Florida, Jersey City Museum, Zimmerli Art Museum, the New Jersey State Museum, and the International Museum of Collage in Mexico. Donna has taught art at Ocean County College, Brookdale Community College and currently teaches at the West Windsor Arts Center and the Arts Council of Princeton.

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists between the ages of 13-33 who either reside or attend school in Mercer County (Middlesex residents are eligible if they attend a West Windsor Plainsboro School). Applicants may submit up to three images for jury review. All works entered must be original.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: April 1, 2012

SUBMISSION FEES:  Current WWAC members: free. Non-WWAC members, $5 per image submitted.
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINE: Only submissions meeting the following specifications will be considered for jury review:

1. Submissions for jury review must be submitted electronically to: wwacexhibits@gmail.com
Subject line must include: last name, 2012WW33. Example: Schepps: 2012WW33. No submissions will be accepted via US Postal Mail.

2. The maximum size for the art is 30” x 30”. All works entered MUST be framed and properly wired across the back of the frame with picture hanging wire.  Wrapped, painted canvas is permissible. Wire must be approximately 1/3 from top of frame.  Claw tooth hooks, ribbon, etc. will not be accepted.

3. Maximum of three pieces per artist.

4. Image specifications: Size/type: Jpeg format sized at 300 dpi and 4" wide.
    Image label format: Image files should be labeled and sent as follows:
    Last name_First initial_Title 1; Last name_First initial_Title 2; (example: Schepps_C_Drums).

5. In the body of your email you must include:
    a) Name:
    b) Address (street, city, state and zip code):
    c) Telephone:
    d) Email address:
    e) Title of Artwork:  
    f) Medium:
    g) Size (w x h):
    h) Price:
    i) Insurance value:
    j) Bio: (two sentence)
    k) Artist Statement: (50 words or less)

CALENDAR AFTER JURY REVIEW:

Notification of acceptance: April 22, 2012. Accepted artists  will be notified by email after review by jurors.

Drop–off of accepted art work: Saturday April 28, 10:00am -12:00pm, West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor.

Opening reception: Sunday, May 6, 4:00-6:00 pm.

Pick up of artwork: Saturday, June 8, 5:00-7:00 pm.

ACCEPTED ARTWORK: Submission of an emailed application for jury review constitutes an agreement between the artist and West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) to the conditions set forth:

1. No single piece of artwork submitted can exceed the value of $2,500. Insurance coverage for accepted artwork begins upon completion of drop-off procedure on the designated date and time at the West Windsor Arts Center and for the duration of the show or until time of purchase.
2. The juror(s) reserves the right to reject any work submitted at their discretion.
3. Any work not matching the digital images submitted will be disqualified.
4. No accepted artwork shall be returned after the installation nor before the final exhibit date. 
5. Artwork not picked up on the pick-up date stated will incur a storage fee of $5 per day. If artist does not contact: WWAC at 609.716.1931 or by email at wwacexhibits@gmail.com, uncollected artwork will be disposed of after 7 days.

SALE OF ARTWORK: WWAC encourages the sale of exhibited work.
- WWAC will be responsible for processing and collecting the sale proceeds for artwork.
- WWAC will retain 30% of the retail price of artwork as commission and pay the balance of 70% of sale.
- Payment for artwork will be made by check within 21 business days of close of the exhibit.
- The West Windsor Arts Council retains the right to use artist's name and digital images of accepted artwork.

For information contact West Windsor Arts Council: At 609.716.1931 or by email at wwacexhibits@gmail.com

Mailing address: West Windsor Arts Council, PO Box 952, West Windsor, NJ 08550