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Sonoran Arts League
Sonoran Arts League

Everything State 48 Member Show

May 3 – July 11, 2024 Sonoran Arts League, Carefree, AZ
Deadline was April 12th. Members Only.
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Deadline for entry was April 12, 2024
Everything State 48 – Wanted: Artwork depicting quintessential Arizona! Desert landscapes, cacti, creatures, sunshine, sunsets, Southwest colors, etc. Share your work highlighting Arizona in all its glory! This gallery show is open to Sonoran Arts League members working in all mediums, both two dimensional and three dimensional.

Entry Fees

  • Sonoran Arts League Members: $40 for up to 3 submissions.
  • Jewelers may submit up to 10 pieces (sets are considered one piece).

Artwork Requirements

  • Must be the artist’s original work.
  • No copy giclee prints allowed (photography & digitally produced prints are allowed as originals).
  • Must be for sale (No NFS)
  • Clearly labeled with the artist’s name, title of work & medium and price upon delivery
For a complete listing of Gallery Exhibit Take-In Requirements view the Resource tab on the League website.

Display Requirements

Art must be in gallery ready condition and each piece must have a gallery title card on the back. This listing is not all inclusive. For a detailed listing of Exhibition Display and Take-In Requirements refer to the Resource page on the League’s website.
  • Gallery Ready works include D-rings or screw eyes and wire for paintings.
  • Pieces with saw-tooth hangers will not be accepted.
  • No filament fishing line is acceptable, all mounting systems must be strong enough to support the weight of the artwork.
  • For 2D artwork on canvases, artwork on canvases or panels must be gallery wrapped or framed if less that 1 ½” in depth
  • Maximum weight is 35 pounds
  • For wall-mounted sculpture, if you require a system other than a standard picture hanger, the artist must provide the hanging system and must either mount the piece and/or supervise the hanging process.
  • 3-D work should fit on a pedestal of approximately 16” square.
The artist must own the sole copyright to art.

Once your artwork is accepted, there will be no substitutions and your work must remain in the Sonoran Arts League Gallery through the end of the show or until it sells.

Artwork Delivery

Please be sure that you can commit to the delivery and pickup dates or have someone who can act on your behalf. Artwork that is dropped-off early or late picked-up will be assessed a handling fee of $20.

Commission

The Sonoran Arts League retains a 30% commission on all exhibition sales.

Sales

Work must be for sale; NFS is not allowed.

The Sonoran Arts League will make payment of the sale price less the commission (30%) of all sold artwork directly to the artist. Checks will be available 10 days following the close of the show. With the sale of work, the artist is encouraged to bring in new artwork as approved by the League office as replacement for the sold piece.

Accepted Art

If your artwork is accepted, you will receive an email notification stating exactly which pieces have been accepted. CLICK HERE to download an Artwork Description Contract. You will need to fill it out and bring it with you when you deliver the artwork. Please review the details associated with the pieces since that is the information that will appear on the gallery tags.

Opening Reception

The Opening Reception for the exhibit will be on May 16, 2024, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. We hope that exhibiting artists will attend and encourage their friends, family, customers, clients, and patrons to attend as well. The reception is an excellent opportunity to promote your artwork.

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on April 26, 2024.

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 (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

  • 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 (April 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.

Support

Need Assistance? For questions about the entry process or using this website, please check our Help Center or Entry Guide first for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips. Most answers can be found there quickly.

If you still need help, feel free to email ShowSubmit Support at [email protected], and we’ll respond between 9am and 6pm Eastern Time, Monday to Friday.