CALL FOR ART: DEVASTATING LOVES & TRANSCENDENT HATREDS
September 25 Deadline for Submission
PROSPECTUS
Devastating Loves & Transcendent Hatreds Call Description
This is a Western States regional (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) juried call for art sponsored by Northern California Women's Caucus for Art.
Love and hatred can be considered opposing sides of the same coin. They overlap and influence each other in life and both love and hatred activate the same region in our brains. They lead to heightened states of passion, obsession, and often result in similar behaviors. On either side of the coin, individuals might commit heroic, bold, or simply evil acts. At their extremes, love and hatred can both place us in an obsessive state where we give the object of our affection or hatred an excess of attention. When we're in love with someone, for instance, we want to know everything about them and find reasons to love them even more. For those we despise, we want to discover everything about them to support our hatred.
There's a saying that I heard many years ago, 'Don't hate someone too much, it may bloom into love.' It's well known in psychology that a fine line exists between love and hatred. These are the strongest and most passionate emotions that we hold for one another, often resulting in devastation or transcendence.
For Devastating Loves and Transcendent Hatreds, we seek artwork created by women (including those who identify as female and non-binary) in a variety of media and materials that tell stories of these extreme emotional states -- of passion and obsession, devastation and transcendence.
Categories
Original artwork created through the media of painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, digital, sculpture, assemblage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, storyboard, installation, ceramics, glass art. No reproductions.
Jurors
Robert Abrams, Owner, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, Albany, CA.
Leah Andrews, Curator, Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont CA.
Exhibition Administrator & Curator
Elizabeth Addison, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair, Visual Artist, Educator, Curator.
Venue
Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Deadline for Submission
Monday, September 25, 2023, 11:59PM, your time zone
Exhibition Dates
November 1- 30, 2023
Online Artists' Talk
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7-8 PM PDT
Opening Reception
November 11, 3-6 PM
Curatorial Tour
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 1:30-3:30 PM
Eligibility
Women artists including those who identify as female and non-binary residing in the Western Region of the United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Artwork Limitations
2-Dimensional Work, maximum dimensions: Height 10 feet, Width 3 feet, including frame
3-Dimensional Wall-hung Work, maximum dimensions: Height 8 feet, Width 2 feet
Video, sound or film media will be considered on a limited basis.
Works that require electrical outlet or runs on batteries, such as illuminated works will be considered on a limited basis.
No wall-hung or pedestal sculpture that is heavier than 12 pounds.
We request hand delivery of artwork. Shipped works will be considered on an extremely limited basis.
IMPORTANT: Indicate whether or not you will be able to hand deliver your artwork in the DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Works selected by the juror that cannot be hand-delivered or shipped will be exhibited online on the NCWCA website.
Artwork Presentation
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions.
Artworks must arrive ready to hang and be presented professionally. NO sawtooth hangers and small wire loops on the back of inexpensive frames, scratched glass or plexiglass, poorly constructed frames, or poorly cut mats.
Framed work should be under glass or plexiglass unless intentionally unframed and professionally presented.
Weight limited to 30 lb.
The curators reserve the right to reject any work at delivery whose presentation and quality are sub-standard.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee
$20 for NCWCA Members and Western States WCA Members (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) in good standing. You may submit up to three artworks with your entry fee. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. You may join NCWCA by going to https://nwca.memberclicks.net/. Your membership eligibility will be verified and you will be contacted if our records show that you are not a current member.
$40 Public: Western States-residing women artists (non NCWCA or Western States-residing WCA Members).
Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
Selection of Work
The jurors will select works to be on display in Abrams Claghorn Gallery's main exhibition space and on the NCWCA Website Online Gallery. The Online Gallery will additionally include works that could not be hand delivered, shipped or works that could not be displayed in the gallery for technical or other reasons.
Exhibition Catalog
An exhibition catalog will be published and available for purchase at the opening reception.
Hand-Delivery of Artwork
All ready-to-hang artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Sunday, October 29, 2023, Noon-3:30 PM.
We DISCOURAGE shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please indicate this in your submission statement.
Installation of Media
The artist is responsible for providing detailed instructions for installing artwork.
Insurance and Liability
We STRONGLY encourage artists to have their own insurance. Abrams Claghorn Gallery provides only limited insurance when artwork is on its premises (November 1 to 30, 2023). The terms of their insurance policy: Insurance does not cover your artwork unless the damage is the Gallery?s fault.
Pick-up of Artwork
Artwork must be picked up on: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 11 AM- 2 PM.
If you are unable to pick up your artwork during these times, have a trusted family member or friend do so.
There is no storage at Abrams Claghorn Gallery. Artwork left behind may be subject to a late fee of $50 per day and/or discarded.
Sales of Art
50% to the artist, 10% to NCWCA, and 40% to Arc Gallery. Works displayed solely on the NCWCA Online Gallery will not be sold.
Questions?
Email elizabeth@ncwca.org with subject line: 2023 'Loves & Hatreds'
This is a Western States regional (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) juried call for art sponsored by Northern California Women's Caucus for Art.
Love and hatred can be considered opposing sides of the same coin. They overlap and influence each other in life and both love and hatred activate the same region in our brains. They lead to heightened states of passion, obsession, and often result in similar behaviors. On either side of the coin, individuals might commit heroic, bold, or simply evil acts. At their extremes, love and hatred can both place us in an obsessive state where we give the object of our affection or hatred an excess of attention. When we're in love with someone, for instance, we want to know everything about them and find reasons to love them even more. For those we despise, we want to discover everything about them to support our hatred.
There's a saying that I heard many years ago, 'Don't hate someone too much, it may bloom into love.' It's well known in psychology that a fine line exists between love and hatred. These are the strongest and most passionate emotions that we hold for one another, often resulting in devastation or transcendence.
For Devastating Loves and Transcendent Hatreds, we seek artwork created by women (including those who identify as female and non-binary) in a variety of media and materials that tell stories of these extreme emotional states -- of passion and obsession, devastation and transcendence.
Categories
Original artwork created through the media of painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, digital, sculpture, assemblage, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, storyboard, installation, ceramics, glass art. No reproductions.
Jurors
Robert Abrams, Owner, Abrams Claghorn Gallery, Albany, CA.
Leah Andrews, Curator, Olive Hyde Gallery, Fremont CA.
Exhibition Administrator & Curator
Elizabeth Addison, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair, Visual Artist, Educator, Curator.
Venue
Abrams Claghorn Gallery, 1251 Solano Ave, Albany, CA 94706
Deadline for Submission
Monday, September 25, 2023, 11:59PM, your time zone
Exhibition Dates
November 1- 30, 2023
Online Artists' Talk
Thursday, November 9, 2023, 7-8 PM PDT
Opening Reception
November 11, 3-6 PM
Curatorial Tour
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 1:30-3:30 PM
Eligibility
Women artists including those who identify as female and non-binary residing in the Western Region of the United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Artwork Limitations
2-Dimensional Work, maximum dimensions: Height 10 feet, Width 3 feet, including frame
3-Dimensional Wall-hung Work, maximum dimensions: Height 8 feet, Width 2 feet
Video, sound or film media will be considered on a limited basis.
Works that require electrical outlet or runs on batteries, such as illuminated works will be considered on a limited basis.
No wall-hung or pedestal sculpture that is heavier than 12 pounds.
We request hand delivery of artwork. Shipped works will be considered on an extremely limited basis.
IMPORTANT: Indicate whether or not you will be able to hand deliver your artwork in the DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
Works selected by the juror that cannot be hand-delivered or shipped will be exhibited online on the NCWCA website.
Artwork Presentation
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions.
Artworks must arrive ready to hang and be presented professionally. NO sawtooth hangers and small wire loops on the back of inexpensive frames, scratched glass or plexiglass, poorly constructed frames, or poorly cut mats.
Framed work should be under glass or plexiglass unless intentionally unframed and professionally presented.
Weight limited to 30 lb.
The curators reserve the right to reject any work at delivery whose presentation and quality are sub-standard.
Non-Refundable Entry Fee
$20 for NCWCA Members and Western States WCA Members (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming) in good standing. You may submit up to three artworks with your entry fee. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. You may join NCWCA by going to https://nwca.memberclicks.net/. Your membership eligibility will be verified and you will be contacted if our records show that you are not a current member.
$40 Public: Western States-residing women artists (non NCWCA or Western States-residing WCA Members).
Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
Selection of Work
The jurors will select works to be on display in Abrams Claghorn Gallery's main exhibition space and on the NCWCA Website Online Gallery. The Online Gallery will additionally include works that could not be hand delivered, shipped or works that could not be displayed in the gallery for technical or other reasons.
Exhibition Catalog
An exhibition catalog will be published and available for purchase at the opening reception.
Hand-Delivery of Artwork
All ready-to-hang artwork must be hand-delivered to the gallery on Sunday, October 29, 2023, Noon-3:30 PM.
We DISCOURAGE shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please indicate this in your submission statement.
Installation of Media
The artist is responsible for providing detailed instructions for installing artwork.
Insurance and Liability
We STRONGLY encourage artists to have their own insurance. Abrams Claghorn Gallery provides only limited insurance when artwork is on its premises (November 1 to 30, 2023). The terms of their insurance policy: Insurance does not cover your artwork unless the damage is the Gallery?s fault.
Pick-up of Artwork
Artwork must be picked up on: Thursday, November 30, 2023, 11 AM- 2 PM.
If you are unable to pick up your artwork during these times, have a trusted family member or friend do so.
There is no storage at Abrams Claghorn Gallery. Artwork left behind may be subject to a late fee of $50 per day and/or discarded.
Sales of Art
50% to the artist, 10% to NCWCA, and 40% to Arc Gallery. Works displayed solely on the NCWCA Online Gallery will not be sold.
Questions?
Email elizabeth@ncwca.org with subject line: 2023 'Loves & Hatreds'
