RAA&M NATIONAL 2019 CALL FOR ENTRIES
Call for projects organizer
The Rockport Art Association & Museum is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Associ- ation has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 90 years. Each year the RAA&M welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world. In 1921, a small group of artists attracted by the beauty and hospitality of Rockport, founded the Rockport Art Association in the studio of the late Aldro T. Hibbard, NA. The RAA&M was established as an artist cooperative and social gathering place for artists and art lovers. On July 12, 1929 the Rockport Art Association & Museum found its permanent home at The Old Tavern building, 12 Main Street. Built in 1787, the building was originally a sea captain’s house and over the years it has also been an inn, a tavern and a stage coach stop. The Maddocks barn gallery also dates back to the mid-1700s and its history is reflected in the old wooden beams and sliding barn door. The RAA&M continues to be one of Cape Ann’s most prominent cultural beacons. Since its founding, the Associa- tion has steadily increased in size and currently includes approximately 300 artist & photography members (selected through a jury process), and 400 contributing members. By promoting year-round programs of classes, lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and community outreach, as well as an impressive museum collection, the RAA&M remains dedicated to its mission of making fine art appre- ciation accessible to all.
Description
The Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) invites artists to enter this exhibit to celebrate the arts nationally. Over $5,000 in Prize money to be awarded. Jurors: Tom Hughes and Jo Ann Rothschild.
Artists need not be members of RAA&M. This is an opportunity to exhibit artwork that shows the diversity of the Creative Community about us.
Images should be submitted/uploaded by individual artists during the July 20 – October 1, 2019 submission period on the smarterentry.com site.
IMPORTANT DATES
Call for submissions begins: Saturday, July 20, 2019
Deadline for online entries: Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Notice of acceptance by: Monday, October 14, 2019
Accepted art drop off: Saturday, November 9, 2019 10 - 4pm
Exhibit opens: Saturday, November 23, 2019
Opening reception: Saturday,November 23, 2019 2 - 4pm
Exhibit closes: Friday, December 29, 2019
Pick-up: Thursday, January 2, 2020
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT
Entries must be original. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be withdrawn by the artist. All artwork must remain hanging until the end of the exhibit unless sold.
LOCATION
The Aldro T. Hibbard Gallery, the main gallery at the Rockport Art Association & Museum, 12 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966.
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS
Artwork submissions are limited to 3 artworks per artist in the following media: drawing, mixed media, collage, photography, painting, digital art and sculpture.
Maximum size is 40 x 60 inches including the frame. All works on paper must be matted, framed and covered with glass or Plexiglas.
Frames must be in good condition. Entries must be dry, properly prepared for exhibition and properly wired for hanging. The wire and eye screws must not show when the artwork is hung.
Gallery wrapped canvas does not require framing unless the edges are unfinished.
Maximum weight per hanging piece is 10 pounds.
ENTRIES & FEES
The exhibit will be juried using digital images (jpgs) submitted/ uploaded, by individual artists during the July 20 – October 1, 2019 submission period onto the smarterentry.com site. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
Up to 3 entries: $35.00 for RAA&M members and $45.00 for non-members.
(you may become Contributing Member for $40 reducing the show fee by $10)
To become a Rockport Art Association & Museum Contributing Member either contact the RAA&M at (978) 546-6604, or pay for Contributing Membership within smarterentry.com while submitting for this exhibit. You can also go to rockportartassn.org, or visit us in person at 12 Main Street, Rockport, MA 01966.
A sales commission of 40% based on original price will be taken by RAA&M when a work sells during the exhibit. Fees are non-refundable.
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