Intake will be SUNDAY, APRIL 21 AND MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2024
Gift Shop Application Deadline is Friday, April 12, 2024
Juror for this show is Rita Toikka, Welded Metal Sculpture instructor at Yavapai College
Open to members of Mountain Artists Guild and non-members; Arizona artists in all media encouraged to attend; an online and in-gallery show.
Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards
Realism and abstraction are simply terms that designate one aspect of two different kinds of art. They exist as categories to help understand something about these kinds of art. As with anything complex that we may encounter in the world, we create categories to help us understand and to make sense of things. We often find, however, that categories are not as rigid as we may think at first. The more information we gather, we may begin to refine our understanding of categories, and we also find that observed similarities may blur the edges of those categories. We make a shift in perception. One shift could be that realism and abstraction are not so different. All forms are accepted, from realism, to abstraction to abstract realism. Show us your work!
* Known as the first Modern movement, Realism modified what was then viewed as "established art'. Realism in art tended towards traditionalism - aiming to accurately depict the world around us using fundamental elements of art such as line, tone, color, and shape. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... (art_movement)
* Abstract painting, without concern for an accurate depiction of visual reality, reimagined art in the 20th century when artists reshaped what they saw and transformed the material world into non-representational, conceptual compositions. By contrast, Abstract art uses color, shape, and composition to convey emotions and ideas, moving away from detailed or realistic representations to simplify and symbolize, letting go of detailed references.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
The weblinks provided below may help inform and create insight for exploring abstract art:
https://youtu.be/Zp_QUsVCHrQ
https://youtu.be/Zp_QUsVCHrQ (Gwen Fox 4-minute video: "How to Take a Realistic Subject and Make an Abstract Design")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?... (Kat D 3:45 min vid: "Abstraction vs. Realism")
Online Application Deadline: Start anytime and up until 9PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Show Dates: April 24 through June 8, 2024
Gallery In-take April 21 and April 22, 2024
Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment time. Artwork must be delivered in person - no shipping permitted. If you cannot deliver in person at intake, please make arrangements with our Gallery Manager.
Entry Fees - up to 5 submissions per artist - Pay by credit card only
Members: $30.00 for the first 3 submissions; $6.00 for all other submissions (Members are guaranteed one acceptance to this show)
Non-members: $45.00 for the first 3 submissions; $9.00 for all other submissions
Categories
1. Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc.)
2. Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3. 3-Dimensional Objects (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tilework, glass art, etc.)
4. Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)
All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging. Members are guaranteed one acceptance to this show.
Prints of original paintings, giclees and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should not be entered. Members are required to volunteer a minimum 4 hours during the show period, contribute refreshments for the opening reception or pay a volunteers hours "buyout" at the gallery during intake.
Participation Rules
1. Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website.
2. Artwork accepted into previous 2023 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.
3. Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.
4. Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.
5. Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted.
6. Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission: Members- 25%; Non-members - 40%
7. The minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 10 x 12 inches; the maximum canvas or paper size is 36 by 48 inches. Heavy sculptures and other heavy 3-dimensional objects must be easily movable by members and be standalone (not on a wall).
8. Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images are on gallery wrapped canvas a minimum of 3/4" thick or on metal. Canvas 1/2" or less must be framed. Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards
9. Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell their work so that the Web Gallery is kept up-to-date.
Submission Instructions
1. Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible; artwork under glass should show no reflections, and be in the appropriate orientation.
2. Images must represent the work accurately.
3. You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork in individual entries only photos for one piece.
4. If photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background.
5. Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF file format.
6. The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading.
7. Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.
Register Online at ArtCall.org - Need Help - see our Art Call Step-by-Step instructions
1. If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register and apply online: Ignore the request to create a portfolio web site should that message appear. Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.
2. If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password. If you forgot your password, request a new one.
3. Provide the details requested to set up an account.
4. Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card. Decide on how many submissions you will enter before you pay. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.
5. NOTE: If you want to add additional submissions after you paid for a specific number:
Terms and Conditions
Read the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition.
Questions?
If you have questions about this competition, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.
If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.
