Dune Birds in Art: 2025 Exhibition

Venue

Entry Fee

Subject

Medium

Restrictions

Criteria for submission

Notification

Artist Responsibilities

• Artists are responsible for all packing and crating costs. If unavailable to deliver in-person, artist is responsible for shipping and return shipping.
• Mounting, matting, and framing are the responsibility of the artist.
• All 2D work must be professionally framed with hanging wire -- no sawtooth hangers or plastic frames.
• In the case of sculpture, the work must be ready for display.

Sales

Artwork Delivery

Artwork Pick up

Reception

Application Requirements

• All 2D mediums including (but not limited to) oil, acrylic, watercolor, printmaking, & photography as well as sculptural works in various media.
• Subject matter MUST contain a species of bird(s) of the Midwest Region and/or migrating bird(s) of the Midwest Region.
  
  For assistance on which species are accepted, download the Indiana Bird Checklist pdf.
  
  Email [email protected] for additional questions about species acceptance.
• Artwork must be created in the past three years.
• Artwork may not be created in a workshop or class and must be original in conception and execution.
• Artwork dimensions must not exceed 36" in any direction (including frame).
• No work shall exceed 30 lbs.
• A maximum of two entries may be submitted for review, but only one work may be admitted.
• A maximum of one digital image per two-dimensional work and one digital image per three-dimensional work may be submitted.

Eligibility Criteria

• Artists 18 and over are eligible to apply.
• 2D works must be professionally framed with a wire for hanging -- NO SAWTOOTHS will be accepted as a form of hanging and will automatically be rejected from the show if delivered without proper hanging.
• Sculptural work must be display ready or a time with the DBArt crew should be scheduled in advance for special installation requirements.

Legal Agreement

1. The Artist agrees to exhibit at the Presenter’s “Dune Birds in Art” exhibit at the Indiana Dune Visitor Center located at 1215 N SR49, Chesterton, IN 46304 from May 14th to June 21st 2025. The Artist agrees to this contract via submitting entry to ShowSubmit.
2. The Artist agrees to allow art sales to be handled by IAS dba Indiana Dune Birding Festival during the exhibit to “Dune Birds in Art.” Presenter takes a 20% commission fee for the exhibit. A price list with artist's contact information will be available at the front desk of the Visitor Center for any sales inquiries.
3. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall have precedence over any attachment incorporated herein in the event of any conflict.
4. In the event that either the Presenter or the Artist is unable to fulfill its obligation due to damage or destruction of the venue by fire, verified disability of the Artist, acts or regulations of public authorities, labor difficulties, civil tumult, strike, epidemic, or any unforeseen occurrence rendering the exhibit(s) impossible, neither the Artist nor the Presenter shall be held legally responsible for any damages arising from the cancellation of the exhibit(s) listed herein. Cancellations or changes of date for reasons other than those listed above shall render the Artist liable for any expenses, documented in writing, incurred by the Presenter in connection with this event.
5. With respect to insurance, the Artist is responsible for his or her liabilities. Please note that the exhibition facilities are well-staffed and include security cameras both inside and outside the building.
6. This agreement, including any addenda thereto, cannot be assigned or transferred without the mutual written consent of both the Artist and the Presenter and contains the complete understanding of the parties respecting the subject matter hereof. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Presenter makes no representations or agreements, oral or otherwise, outside the terms of this Agreement which add to, broaden, vary, or conflict with the provisions hereof. Any purported outside representations or agreements have no force or effect upon the rights or duties of the Presenter hereunder. No term, provision, or condition of this agreement may be altered, amended, or added except upon the execution of a written agreement by the parties hereto. Any notices provided for herein shall be in writing and shall be personally served or mailed to the Artist at the addresses provided.
7. The Presenter agrees to provide promotional postcards for the exhibition. Postcards will be handed out to Artists during artwork drop off dates.
8. The Artist agrees to communicate to the Presenter’s delegate at [email protected] or drop off with artwork by 2pm on Sunday, May 11th, 2025. It is understood that the Presenter retains the right to solely determine the copy and content of its program.
9. The Presenter agrees to market the “Dune Birds in Art 2025” art exhibit in various radio, print, television, internet, email, and social media sites and reserves the right to use the Artist’s name, artist’s statement with website link, and photos of art pieces in such marketing.
10. In regards to any 3D or sculptural work, the presenter will provide the display pedestal for the exhibit.
11. The Artist will deliver artwork to the Presenter on Sunday, May 11th, 2025 from 10am – 2pm CT at the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center located at 1215 N SR49, Chesterton, IN 46304. Any alternate drop off dates must be discussed with the presenter's delegate.
12. The Artist agrees to allow Presenter to hang His/Her own artwork on the panels, easels, or pedestals. The Artist is welcome to schedule a time to assist the Presenter with installation of the exhibit.
13. The Presenter agrees to have all set-up finished no later than 3pm on Tuesday, May 13th 2025.
14. The Artist agrees to be responsible for the pick-up of His/Her artwork on Sunday, June 22nd from 10am-2pm CT. Presenter is not responsible for any artwork not picked up after July 2025.