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Word Dance: A Calligraphic Exhibit
May 01-30, 2010
The Doll Gardner Gallery
8470 SW Oleson Rd.
Portland, OR 97223
503.656.7853Artist Reception: Sunday, May 02, 12:15-2 p.m. (changed from Saturday, May 01, 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.)
Reception hosted by Doll GardnerCALL FOR ENTRIES
(download Call for Entries PDF)A juried show for members of the Portland Society for Calligraphy
Each artist who submits work will be given full consideration by our jurying committee. Quality consistent with our Annual Member Exhibit should receive acceptance to the exhibit.
Dates and Deadlines
- March 15: Submissions Open
- April 15: Submissions Deadline
- April 20: Notification of Selection
- April 25-27: Delivery of Art
- April 28: Exhibit to be Hung 10:30 a.m., Wednesday
- May 01: Opening Reception, Saturday 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. hosted by Doll Gardner
Requirements
- Jurors have requested that Bible quotes are not appropriate for this show.
- You may enter up to three pieces of artwork
- Works may be original works or high quality reproductions.
- Flat work only
- Ready to hang, wire appropriate to the weight of the piece (no sawtooth hangers )
- All Artwork Must be for Sale
- Calligraphic in design
- All work must remain on exhibit throughout the entire duration of the exhibition. No early withdrawals will be permitted.
Entries/Jurying process
The jurying committee is made up of individuals associated with the Doll Gardner Gallery.
Artists are asked to submit JPEG images (approximately 900K in size) of the work that is to be shown to Meri Taylor. JPEGs are preferred as they are the easiest to be viewed by all members of our jurying committee. Please note: to avoid issues surrounding copyright infringement, artists agree that all work shown in the gallery represent their own original work.
April 15 is the deadline for submission. E-mail entries to Meri Taylor.
Image should be in color, and one image of each piece should show the entire artwork. One additional file showing detail of each work may also be sent. Send only one piece of artwork per e-mail. The body of each e-mail the message should include:
If you need assistance with digital photos of your work please contact Meri Taylor at meriscribe@comcast.net or 503-645-6328.
- Artist's name
- E-mail address
- Phone number
- Title of the piece of artwork
- Price
- Materials used
- Approximate Size
Pricing and Sales
The commission schedule of 25% provides an excellent opportunity for the artist. The gallery percentage reflects our philosophy of supporting artists, particularly emerging artists. The artist agrees to pay commission on any sales generated as a direct result of the show, including commissioned work, regardless of when payment is made to the artist. Sales checks are made payable to the artist and the commission is expected at the close of the show.
Eligibility
All current members of the Portland Society for Calligraphy are eligible to submit.
Portland Society for Calligraphy Exhibit Committee: Liz Tenorio, Judy Large, Angelina Cox