2010 Emerging Artist Show
The Program:
Our Emerging Artist Program helps Omaha-area artists show their first body of work in a professional gallery setting. We connect gifted newcomers with experienced mentors who will help navigate the operational details of selling artwork in the market. In addition, because we are a cooperative gallery and a non-profit organization, you will learn all facets of gallery operation from publicity, to hanging a show and applying for grants. This program offers a gateway to creative entrepreneurship.
Our jury will select approximately 8 artists to show 3-5 pieces in the gallery for one month. In addition, a public vote will help determine the winner of the 3 month mentorship program. The winning artist will receive extended showing time at the gallery, an opportunity to be part of a feature show, and mentoring by professional member-artists.
Eligibility:
Entry is open to any artist who has never shown in a professional gallery and lives in the Omaha or Council Bluffs metro area. Eligible artists are in the beginning stages of building a career as an artist (any medium / any category). All work must be original and created by the artist. No students (artist should not currently be enrolled in a high school, trade or training school, or undergraduate program - we are looking for your own style and vision, not instructor driven pieces).
Minimum age: 21; no upper age limit. Artist is eligible to be in the Emerging Artist Show only one time (may apply again if you were not accepted in previous years).
Application deadline: December 1, 2009
Make sure to include the following items with your entry.
- Images on CD & support document with title size etc.
- Application form below
- $10 entry fee
Hand deliver or mail to:
Artists Cooperative Gallery
405 S. 11th Street
Omaha, NE 68102
(open hours: Wed & Thurs, 11-5, Fri & Sat 11-10pm, Sun noon-5pm)
Image Specifications:
- Submit a CD-ROM with five images of your work.
- Please try to keep file size minimized to under 5mb per image.
- Only jpg files.
- Do not e-mail your images.
- Do not refer us to a web site (you may include your website on your application, but we still want the CD).
- Include (either on paper, on your CD a word processing file) with the title, processes and materials, dimensions and anticipated price of each work. Be sure we can tell which title and description goes with each image.
- Application fee $10.00 (check or hand deliver application packet with cash or credit card)
Application deadline: December 1, 2009
Notification: December 5, 2009
Decision of Artists’ Co-op Jury is final. We reserve the right to make final judgments on all rules. Entry fee is non-refundable.
If you are selected:
Pick up postcards to distribute or mail: December 16 to December 20, 2009 (see open hours)
Artwork Delivery: January 13 to Sunday Jan 17, 2010 (see open hours)
Show opening: January 24, 2010 2-5pm (snow date January 30)
Show runs: January 20, 2010 to February 28, 2010
Showing & Sales:
- All artwork must be original (no reproductions) and created by the artist as represented.
- Artwork that is not similar in style or quality to the juried work will not be accepted.
- All work must be for sale, all proceeds go directly to the artist (100%) less 7% credit card fees (cc sales paid at the end of each month).
- Artists are responsible for insurance of their own work. The Co-op will take all precautions to store and hang work carefully and reasonable measures in security. We will not be responsible for damage to work.
“Public Vote” mentorship winner:
- From the selected finalists, one winner will be selected by public vote ending 2/28, will be announced on our website, social media and via press release in mid-May.
- Winner gets 3 months show space & mentorship (June to August 2010) and optional participation in summer feature show with our artists.
- Expectations from you (monthly at your own schedule): creation of new work to be brought in every month (quality framing according to ACG guidelines), shadow a member(s) at an evening or day shift, help with a show hanging, attend openings and meetings.
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Your signature indicates acceptance of all conditions in this prospectus. All applications must be signed.
On an additional page, tell us:
- what inspires you, what drives your work or what excites you about your techniques
- something that makes your work unique or unusual
- what you hope to gain from this experience or what would you like to learn
- just be real, this is not an English paper
For further information contact: Jean Mason, jazzpainter@cox.net 402.445.0178