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Fivesparks
Fivesparks

Live:Work

The Artists of Western Avenue Lofts May 16 – July 8, 2023 Fivesparks, Harvard, MA
Deadline was March 31st.
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Deadline for entry was March 31, 2023
Fivesparks invites you to submit artwork to be considered for selection for an exhibit exclusively featuring artists from Western Avenue Lofts.

Who May Submit

  • The exhibit is open to all artists 18 years and over who reside at Western Avenue Lofts.

Submission Process and Fee

  • Submissions must be made online at ShowSubmit.
  • Submit your original image file. You do not need to resize it or rename it.
  • The submission fee is $35 for up to 3 pieces.
  • Submission fees are nonrefundable.

Submission Requirements

  • All artwork must be original. Participating artists must be the legal owner of all title and interest in the artwork submitted and exhibited.
  • Works cannot exceed a weight of 50 pounds.
  • Work cannot exceed 48” in any direction, including frame. There is no minimum size.
  • Work must be directly and individually created by the artist, not traced or otherwise created over a base photo.
  • Work must be exclusively the product of the artist. Work done in a class or workshop, online venue, or otherwise under the guidance or advice of an instructor, is not permitted.
  • Artists of 3D works must provide presentation fixtures (e.g. pedestal, stand, etc.).
  • Works that require special installation must come with clear instructions. Any works that require complicated/specialized installation must be installed by the artist.
  • ALL WORK MUST BE HANG/PRESENTATION READY.
  • 2D work must be firmly wired for hanging. NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS AND NO SANDWICH/CLIP FRAMES.

Delivery of Accepted Work

Arts accepted into the exhibition must be hand-delivered to the venue according to the date in the above calendar. The address for hand delivery is: Fivesparks, 7 Fairbank St, Harvard, MA 01451. Because all artists eligible for this exhibit must be affiliated with the Western Avenue Lofts community, carpooled delivery of artwork is highly recommended. Shipped work will not be accepted.

Pricing and Sales

  • All artwork must be for sale exclusively at Fivesparks for the duration of the exhibit. Art may not be marketed as available for sale via any other channel during the exhibit time frame.
  • Prices should reflect market value for similar work by the artist.
  • Work must remain on exhibit until the exhibit closes.
  • For art sales, Fivesparks will accept payment made in the Artist’s name and/or connect the interested buyer directly with the artist.
  • Artworks may be marked as "on hold" until the sale is complete.
  • Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. If payment is made directly to the artist, the artist must notify Fivesparks and the artwork will be marked as "sold".
  • Artists will be required to pay Fivesparks 35% commission of any sales resulting from the exhibit. Artwork prices should include and account for commission. Artist commission payments will be due to Fivesparks upon artist’s receipt of sale transaction proceeds.
  • Artists are responsible for reporting and managing any required sales tax associated with the sale of artwork.
  • Fivesparks will coordinate directly with art buyers regarding pick-up of artwork prior to the ending of the exhibit.

Questions

For questions about this prospectus: [email protected]

Exhibit Staff

AnaMaria Nanra,
Fivesparks Executive Director

Mamie Wytrwal,
Fivesparks Art Exhibits

Mark Mikitarian,
Fivesparks President

Fivesparks is a non-profit serving central Massachusetts by leading the sponsorship, coordination and promotion of arts and culture in the community. The organization was established in 2017 and has its home in Harvard’s historic Hapgood building, circa 1887. Originally housing the Town’s public library, the building has always been a center for community gathering and public education, expanding the boundaries of curiosity, expression and learning. We are a versatile venue displaying the work of visual artists in our gallery spaces, hosting music and dance performances showcasing community artists, and educating members of the community in artistic and cultural activities through classes and instruction.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on April 11, 2023.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

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

  • File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
  • Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
  • Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
  • Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
  • File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
  • File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

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 (March 31, 2023.)
  • 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.

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