CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Naked Book: Expose Yourself to Journaling
March 4-27, 2010
Curated by Linda Kiley
23 Sandy Gallery, Portland, Oregon
Deadline for Submissions: January 28, 2010
THEME – 23 Sandy Gallery will be honoring the technical beauty of book construction and is seeking submissions of blank books for a no-fees show in our back room in March of 2010. Our intention is to offer book artists the opportunity to create gorgeous, handmade books, without the concern of subject matter. In turn, we will offer the gallery customer an opportunity to own a beautiful piece of art that they might personalize in their own way, through journaling or other gestures.
GUIDELINES – We welcome work by new book artists as well as veterans. Books must be able to be used, if so desired, as journals, sketch books, or as standalone pieces of art. Images and print should be used only as design elements and should not interfere with the intention as a blank book. There is no parameter on size, design, technique, material, or theme. Please include colophon either on separate sheet, as an insert, or on the last page of the book.
SUBMISSIONS – A maximum of two books may be submitted per artist. Submissions must be received by email at the Gallery no later than January 28, 2010. Selection will be made from JPGs submitted via email. Artists accepted for the exhibition will be notified via email. The curators reserve the right to decline any accepted artwork upon delivery if the condition or quality is other than represented in the electronic submission.
SALES – If your journal is an edition, we would like to receive three copies of each accepted journal for gallery sales during the show. If it is a one-of-a-kind book, just the one will do. All work entered in this exhibition must be for sale and are sold on consignment. The Gallery keeps 40% of the sale price. The artist receives 60% of the sale price. Sale proceeds will be paid to the artist within 30 days of the close of the show.
PREPARING YOUR IMAGES FOR SUBMISSION – You may submit up to three views each of your two books submitted. Name your files as yourlastname-1-a.jpg, yourlastname-1-b.jpg, yourlastname-1-c.jpg, yourlastname-2-a.jpg, etc. Your last name is followed by the artwork number, which corresponds with the submission number on the online submission form. The a, b or c letter are the additional view of book number 1 or 2. You could be submitting up to six images total. Please submit JPG images. All JPGs must be 72 ppi sized to 1000 pixels in the longest direction.
FEES – There is no fee for submitting your work to this show.
SHIPPING – All books accepted into this show will ship to 23 Sandy Gallery. All shipping and shipping insurance costs for books to and from the Gallery are the responsibility of the artist and complete instructions will be provided up acceptance into the show.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE – The Gallery is insured and shall be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned artwork while in Gallery’s possession. The Gallery shall be strictly liable to the artist for their loss or damage (except for loss due to earthquake, flood or damage resulting from flaws inherent in the artwork), to the full value artist would have received from Gallery if the artwork had been sold.
DATES TO REMEMBER
JANUARY 28, 2010 - Deadline for submissions
FEBRUARY 11, 2010 - Announcement of accepted submissions
FEBRUARY 25, 2010 - Artwork due at Gallery
MARCH 4, 2010 - First Thursday; exhibition opens at 23 Sandy, 5-8pm
MARCH 5, 2010 - First Friday Opening Artists Reception, 6-8pm
MARCH 27, 2010 - Exhibition closes and unsold books will be returned or held for pickup.
CONTACT LINDA AT 23 SANDY WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Email: lkiley23@gmail.com
Phone: 503-927-4409
THE BORING, BUT NECESSARY LEGAL STUFF
By submitting to this show, the artist agrees that images of selected artworks can be used to promote the show including publicity, catalogs and web site promotions. Copyright credit will be given to the artist. Submission of entry constitutes agreement to all conditions in this Call for Submissions and the attached Submission Form. Representations and Warranties of Artist. Artist hereby represents and warrants to Gallery that she or he is the creator of the Artwork; and is the owner of all rights to the Artwork and their use as granted to Gallery in this Agreement, and has not assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered the same; that the Artwork is original; and she or he has the full power to enter into this agreement and to make the grants herein contained. Artist further warrants that the Artwork does not, in whole or in part, infringe upon any copyright or violate any right to privacy or other personal or property right whatsoever, and does not contain any matter of a libelous or scandalous nature and/or any matter otherwise contrary to law. Artist hereby agrees to indemnify and hold Gallery harmless from any and all claims, including but not limited to, all third party claims, demands, suits, actions, judgments, losses, costs, damages (direct, indirect or consequential), attorney’s fees and expenses Gallery might sustain or incur as a result of Gallery’s participation in this Agreement.
Thank you for your interest in The Naked Book.
We look forward to seeing your work.