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Guild of Berkshire Artists, Inc.
Berkshire Botanical Garden
Musings on Nature
February 9 – 25, 2024 |Berkshire Botanical Garden
Deadline was January 18th.
Members Only.
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Deadline for entry was January 18, 2024
Each artist is challenged to interpret their concept of what nature means to them. Is it colors, textures, the amazing beauty of life in nature? Is it the complexity as well as the simple beauty of spring tulips, fall leaves and sunsets? Tell us what moves you in nature!
Have fun exploring!
All artists in the show are expected to help with hosting the show. We will ask you to select a day/time for yourself, or your designated alternate, when you bring your work to check-in on Tuesday, Feb 6.
Berkshire Botanical Garden will process all payments with 60% going to the artist and 40% to the Garden.
The Botanical Garden will also market the exhibit through their PR channels and seasonal publication.
The Guild will create a flyer that can be used for print or social media by participating artists who will surely want to share it with their family and friends in addition to marketing provided by the Guild.
Musings on Nature – at the Anna and Fredrick Henry Leonhardt Galleries at the Berkshire Botanical Garden
Each artist is challenged to interpret their concept of what nature means to them. Is it colors, textures, the amazing beauty of life in nature? Is it the complexity as well as the simple beauty of spring tulips, fall leaves and sunsets? Tell us what moves you in nature!
Have fun exploring!
Dates
February 9–25, 2024
February 9–25, 2024
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Tuesday–Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm
Eligibility
- This is a juried show open to all current members of the Guild of Berkshire Artists.
- Approximately 50 pieces from 16-20 artists will be selected by the jurors, the Directors of the Botanical Garden.
- All art media, including 2D and 3D are accepted.
- Work should be “new” as of the past 2-3 years.
- Photography must be part of a numbered series and not printed on canvas.
- You may submit up to three (3) works averaging 16” x 20” plus framing.
- Larger pieces will be accepted as space allows. If a particularly large piece is accepted, there may not be space for additional works by that artist. It is our intent to show multiple works by each artist.
- The botanical gardens has requested that no human figures be included but that animal imagery is welcomed.
For additional criteria, please download the prospectus.
Entry Fee
- $30 per artist.
- You may submit up to 3 works.
- Please include a one-sentence description of your interpretation of nature.
Entry fees are not refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline. Entries cannot be made past the deadline. No changes can be made after the entry deadline.
Sales
Artwork must be for sale. NFS is not allowed.
60% to the artists, 40% to Berkshire Botanical Gardens
Artwork Check-in
Artists bring selected art to the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each work must have the Guild standard label attached to the back with artist name or code, title of piece, and price. 3-D art must have a sticker with artist code and price on the bottom or back of the work. (Code example: Winslow Homer (HOMW#). Be sure to use your code – important if your work sells!
Hanging Standards
Art that does not meet GBA Hanging Standards cannot be displayed and will be rejected. GBA and the Show Committee reserve the right to review and approve any/all art and to determine the final display of all art in our shows. Our aim is to allow the maximum number of members to exhibit their best quality work.
All artwork will be organized and hung by the Hanging Committee. Complete Hanging Standards are available on berkshireartists.org.
All 2D work that is intended to be hung on the panels or walls is to be securely wired 1/3 down from the top and ready to hang with no saw-tooth or loop hangers permitted.
Alternative Mounting Methods: Unframed work should be mounted on a dimensionally stable substrate no less than ½” thick. The sides should be finished. Hanging wire standards apply. Photographs on metal must be presented according to current gallery standards and include backing to allow the piece to stand ½” away from the wall.
3D Art must be able to sit/stand on a level surface, or have a suitable stand included.
Complete Hanging Standards are available on the Guild’s website.
All artwork will be organized and hung by the Hanging Committee. Complete Hanging Standards are available on berkshireartists.org.
All 2D work that is intended to be hung on the panels or walls is to be securely wired 1/3 down from the top and ready to hang with no saw-tooth or loop hangers permitted.
Alternative Mounting Methods: Unframed work should be mounted on a dimensionally stable substrate no less than ½” thick. The sides should be finished. Hanging wire standards apply. Photographs on metal must be presented according to current gallery standards and include backing to allow the piece to stand ½” away from the wall.
3D Art must be able to sit/stand on a level surface, or have a suitable stand included.
Complete Hanging Standards are available on the Guild’s website.
Gallery Management and Show Support
The Botanical Berkshire Garden gallery is managed and supported by each member participating in the show. Entering this show accepts that each artist will have hosting responsibilities of one day 11am–4pm during the show and marketing to their family and friends.
All artists in the show are expected to help with hosting the show. We will ask you to select a day/time for yourself, or your designated alternate, when you bring your work to check-in on Tuesday, Feb 6.
Berkshire Botanical Garden will process all payments with 60% going to the artist and 40% to the Garden.
The Botanical Garden will also market the exhibit through their PR channels and seasonal publication.
The Guild will create a flyer that can be used for print or social media by participating artists who will surely want to share it with their family and friends in addition to marketing provided by the Guild.
Entry Assistance
For questions or help with the online registration, contact:
Amy Pressman - [email protected] or (518) 369-4741
Amy Pressman - [email protected] or (518) 369-4741
Terms and Conditions
Liability (Waiver) Agreement
As a participating Artist:
- I agree to all Hanging Standards and Terms/Conditions contained in the Call For Art/Prospectus.
- I understand and accept that the Guild of Berkshire Artists, their board, officers, members and volunteers are not liable for any loss, theft or damage to my artwork during set up, display, and breakdown of this show.
- I understand and accept that the following: Berkshire Botanical Garden, their board, officers, staff and volunteers are not liable for any loss, theft or damage to my artwork during set up, display, and breakdown of this show.
- I promise to either self insure my art or carry insurance sufficient to cover any damage, loss or theft or my art and, in any case, agree to hold the above organizations harmless for the security of my art.
- I affirm that I hold the copyright and intellectual property rights for any and all art that I enter in this show.
Additional Notification Information
Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on January 29, 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.
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 (January 18, 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.
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