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Spencertown Academy
Spencertown Academy Arts Center
Drawn to Precision: In Monochrome
July 6 – August 4, 2024 |Spencertown Academy Arts Center
Deadline was June 12th.
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Deadline for entry was June 12, 2024
Congratulations on being chosen to participate in the upcoming exhibit: “Drawn to Precision: In Monochrome,” to be held July 6th to August 4th at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center. The Curators and other members of the Academy welcome you and look forward to your participation in this show.
Venue
The Gallery at Spencertown Academy Arts Center
790 Route 203
Spencertown NY 12165
Housed in a historic landmark 1847 Greek Revival schoolhouse, Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents a variety of arts and cultural programming to an audience of local residents, second homeowners, and tourists from the Hudson Valley and Berkshire regions.
The Academy, including the Gallery, is a not-for-profit institution supported by membership, public and private donations and grant funding. A volunteer committee comprised of professional artists and curators administers the Gallery. The Gallery comprises two exhibition spaces: the larger space is approximately 38’ X 15’ and the smaller is 16’ X 15’. Both rooms have abundant natural light as well as track lighting and 9.5’ ceilings.
Housed in a historic landmark 1847 Greek Revival schoolhouse, Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents a variety of arts and cultural programming to an audience of local residents, second homeowners, and tourists from the Hudson Valley and Berkshire regions.
The Academy, including the Gallery, is a not-for-profit institution supported by membership, public and private donations and grant funding. A volunteer committee comprised of professional artists and curators administers the Gallery. The Gallery comprises two exhibition spaces: the larger space is approximately 38’ X 15’ and the smaller is 16’ X 15’. Both rooms have abundant natural light as well as track lighting and 9.5’ ceilings.
Exhibition Requirements
- Please submit information on the agreed-upon work as requested by the show curators.
- Framed work should be ready to hang using securely attached picture wire. No saw tooth hangers.
- Please contact the curator for special hanging or installation requirements, such as unframed works on paper, metal, or other flat substrates.
- All artwork needs to be delivered in-person on or the drop-off dates. contact a curator if you have questions or need to make special arrangements.
- All artworks must remain for the duration of the exhibit. Works must be removed promptly following the end of the exhibit on one of the specified removal dates.
Submission of Artwork
Submission platform: Photos and details of artwork should be submitted through ShowSubmit.
Entry fee: $0
Sales
- All work must be for sale.
- Academy commission is 35% of sales price. Please price your work accordingly.
- Presales of accepted work must be included in the show. Sales must be completed through the Academy. Sales commission applies.
- If, during the course of the show, and for a period of six months following its end, any visitor to our Gallery contacts you and subsequently purchases your artwork, we ask that you consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Academy equal to 10% of the sale price.
Show Calendar
Wednesday, June 12
Deadline for submitting artwork on ShowSubmit: Midnight
Wednesday, June 19th
Wednesday, June 19th
Notification sent by ShowSubmit confirming works accepted into the show
Tuesday, July 2
Tuesday, July 2
Drop off artwork at the Academy 1-3PM
Wednesday, July 3
Wednesday, July 3
Drop off artwork at the Academy: 10AM-1PM
Saturday, July 6
Saturday, July 6
First Day of Exhibit: 1-5PM
Saturday, July 6
Saturday, July 6
Artist Reception: 4-6 PM
Sunday, August 4
Sunday, August 4
Last Day of Exhibit: 1-5 PM
Pick up unsold artwork at the Academy: 5-6:30 PM
Monday, August 5
Monday, August 5
Pick up unsold artwork at Academy: 9-11AM
Liability and Agreement
The Academy has an insurance policy on artwork on display in the Gallery during the period of exhibition. The Academy insures work up to a maximum value of $5,000 per item while on its premises. If the insurance value of any individual piece exceeds $5,000 the Lender should arrange for a special insurance rider to cover the excess. Insurance for work during transport to and from the Academy is the responsibility of the Lender.
Submitting a work of art implies an agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions set forth above. Images of accepted artwork may be used by The Academy for publicity, advertising, or other purposes. Photos of the reception and exhibition, including photos of artists and installed art may be used by The Academy for publicity unless artist requests otherwise.
Submitting a work of art implies an agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions set forth above. Images of accepted artwork may be used by The Academy for publicity, advertising, or other purposes. Photos of the reception and exhibition, including photos of artists and installed art may be used by The Academy for publicity unless artist requests otherwise.
Questions
Please contact one of the show curators for any questions:
David Lesako
David Lesako
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 (June 12, 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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