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Under the Sea
June 4 – September 10, 2024 |Every Corner Gallery, Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts
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Venue
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Entry Fees
- AAWS Members may submit up to 3 artworks.
- $20 per artist for up to 3 works per artist
- We will accept the first 50 entries.
Entry Requirements
- No piece may exceed 50 inches horizontally or 48 vertically, including frame, or 35 pounds in weight.
- All 2-dimensional works must be framed in a professional manner with wire attachment and be ready to hang.
- No “alligator” type hangers.
- Canvases must be framed, or gallery wrapped with no visible staples or unpainted canvas.
- Canvases with wet paint will not be accepted.
- Works on paper should be protected by glass or Plexiglas.
- Improperly presented work will not be accepted.
- This is a Family venue: no nudes or offensive subjects, please.
- All types of 2D fine art media accepted.
- 3D work may be considered if it can be hung securely on the wall and will be subject to approval.
- All work entered must be original art completed within the past three years and cannot have been displayed in previous Every Corner Gallery exhibits, unless it reflects the theme: Under the Sea.
- Mass produced printed reproductions of paintings or drawings will not be exhibited.
- Hand-pulled prints, original digital prints and photographs are all acceptable.
- All work must be the exhibitor’s original idea and be created by the exhibitor.
Sales
Artists set their own prices. Artist receives 70% of the sales price; AAWS retains a 30% commission. North Carolina sales tax is added to the sales price. If your work is not for sale, please designate it as “not for sale” (NFS) on the entry form and include the Insurance Value.
Virtual Gallery/Promotional Images
- Submit a photo with as little reflection as possible if your work is behind glass.
- AAWS reserves the right to use these photos for promotional purposes and display them online in the Virtual Gallery.
Artwork Drop-off and Pick-up
We do not have the ability to store artwork.
Insurance
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on May 31, 2024.
You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History (Accepted works will be notated by a green check.)
If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.
Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.
Image and Filename Specifications
- Submit your original JPEG image files.
- Crop out all parts of the photo that are not the actual work; do not show mat, frame, etc, only the work itself.
- Image must be displayed right side up.
- You do not need to resize your image files.
- You do not need to rename your image files.
Additional Entry Information
- You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
- After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (May 30, 2024.)
- Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
- Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.
Support
For questions about the entry process or this website please contact ShowSubmit Support at [email protected]. We will get back to you between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday. You can also view the Support Center, Entry Guide, or our FAQ.