PORTALS CALL FOR ART
DEADLINE: MONDAY MAY 1, 2023
THIS CALL IS NOW OPEN
DESCRIPTION:
Portals is an NCWCA members' exhibition.
Portals can be openings into new realities. They conjure images of liminality, shimmering lights, whirling openings to otherworldly realms, gateways that allow energy to pass between dimensions, or doorways for the world of matter to commune with spirit. In our day-to-day lives, a portal could have a magical or disorienting effect, perhaps causing us to forget why we entered in the first place. A portal may serve to bridge the gap between the perception of another and the reality of that other. Or, a portal might signify personal growth, self-actualization, or transcendence.
For this exhibition we seek artwork that tells a story, invites the viewer into other realms, evokes transcendence, or inspires a good laugh. Tell us about your portal experiences, stories, and dreams!
One artwork from each submitting NCWCA Member will be included in the exhibition catalog and in the online gallery. Arc's Project Gallery is limited in size, so our juror will select a cohesive grouping from among the submissions for the in-person portion of the exhibit. Artists are encouraged to submit 2-3 different works allowing our juror flexibility to create themed and cohesive groupings.
ELIGIBILITY
Current NCWCA members in good standing. You may join NCWCA or update your membership by going to https://www.ncwca.org/join.html
JUROR: Karen Gutfreund, Partner, Gutfreund Cornett Art
Karen Gutfreund is an independent curator and artist with a focus on feminist and social justice art. She is a partner in Gutfreund Cornett Art, is a member of ArtTable, the Northern California Representative for The Feminist Art Project, Curator for UniteWomen.org and was the National WCA Exhibitions Director for the Women's Caucus for Art. Gutfreund has created over forty national exhibitions including Agency: Feminist Art and Power, F213, F*ck U! In the Most Loving Way, Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze and Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration.
EXHIBITION ADMINISTRATOR & CURATOR
Elizabeth Addison, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair
Since becoming NCWCA’s Exhibitions Chair in early 2020, Elizabeth has created over four exhibitions for the organization. These include: The Ground Upon Which We Stand, Composing the Future I add II, and The Wild Side. Recent independent curatorial/exhibition projects include: Shimmer at Abrams Claghorn Gallery and Laney College’s June Steingart Gallery, Crossing to Safety at Abrams Claghorn Gallery, and Artists Beyond Boundaries at the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED: Original artwork created through the media of painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, sculpture, wall-hung sculpture, wall-hung assemblage, wall-hung ceramics, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, storyboard, installation, ceramics, glass art. No reproductions.
VENUE: Arc Project Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, June 17 - Saturday, August 12, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7-9 PM
ZOOM ARTISTS' TALK
Thursday, June 28, 2022, 7PM-8PM PDT
CURATORIAL TOUR
Sunday, July 16, 2023, 1:30-4:30 PM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Monday, May 1, 2023, 11:59PM, your time zone
SELECTION OF WORK
The juror will select works to be on display in Arc's Project Gallery and on the NCWCA Website Online Gallery. The Online Gallery will additionally include works that could not be hand delivered, works that are oversized, AND works that could not be displayed in the gallery for technical or other reasons.
HAND-DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
All juror-selected ready-to-hang artwork must be hand-delivered to Arc Gallery. We CANNOT accept shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please arrange to have it delivered by a trusted friend or family member. Otherwise, your work will be exhibited in the NCWCA Online Gallery.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
$15 for NCWCA Members. You may submit up to three artworks with your entry. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work, maximum dimensions: Height 9 feet, Width 2 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Wall-hung Work, maximum dimensions: Height 9 feet, Width 2 feet
ARTWORK DIGITAL IMAGE FILE SIZE
Submit JPG images sized approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches high at 300 dpi resolution. In order to upload successfully, your image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. The maximum uploadable file size is 8 megabytes.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions. Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
Artists will be notified by Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by email.
CATALOG
All artwork selected will be included in the exhibition catalog. Catalogs will be available for order at the time of notification.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Exhibition Chair Elizabeth Addison at elizabeth[at]ncwca.org.
Portals is an NCWCA members' exhibition.
Portals can be openings into new realities. They conjure images of liminality, shimmering lights, whirling openings to otherworldly realms, gateways that allow energy to pass between dimensions, or doorways for the world of matter to commune with spirit. In our day-to-day lives, a portal could have a magical or disorienting effect, perhaps causing us to forget why we entered in the first place. A portal may serve to bridge the gap between the perception of another and the reality of that other. Or, a portal might signify personal growth, self-actualization, or transcendence.
For this exhibition we seek artwork that tells a story, invites the viewer into other realms, evokes transcendence, or inspires a good laugh. Tell us about your portal experiences, stories, and dreams!
One artwork from each submitting NCWCA Member will be included in the exhibition catalog and in the online gallery. Arc's Project Gallery is limited in size, so our juror will select a cohesive grouping from among the submissions for the in-person portion of the exhibit. Artists are encouraged to submit 2-3 different works allowing our juror flexibility to create themed and cohesive groupings.
ELIGIBILITY
Current NCWCA members in good standing. You may join NCWCA or update your membership by going to https://www.ncwca.org/join.html
JUROR: Karen Gutfreund, Partner, Gutfreund Cornett Art
Karen Gutfreund is an independent curator and artist with a focus on feminist and social justice art. She is a partner in Gutfreund Cornett Art, is a member of ArtTable, the Northern California Representative for The Feminist Art Project, Curator for UniteWomen.org and was the National WCA Exhibitions Director for the Women's Caucus for Art. Gutfreund has created over forty national exhibitions including Agency: Feminist Art and Power, F213, F*ck U! In the Most Loving Way, Man as Object: Reversing the Gaze and Beyond Borders: Stories of im/Migration.
EXHIBITION ADMINISTRATOR & CURATOR
Elizabeth Addison, NCWCA Exhibitions Chair
Since becoming NCWCA’s Exhibitions Chair in early 2020, Elizabeth has created over four exhibitions for the organization. These include: The Ground Upon Which We Stand, Composing the Future I add II, and The Wild Side. Recent independent curatorial/exhibition projects include: Shimmer at Abrams Claghorn Gallery and Laney College’s June Steingart Gallery, Crossing to Safety at Abrams Claghorn Gallery, and Artists Beyond Boundaries at the US Embassy in Yangon, Myanmar.
CATEGORIES ACCEPTED: Original artwork created through the media of painting, drawing, photo, printmaking, collage, sculpture, wall-hung sculpture, wall-hung assemblage, wall-hung ceramics, mixed media, fiber art, artist book, storyboard, installation, ceramics, glass art. No reproductions.
VENUE: Arc Project Gallery, 1246 Folsom St, San Francisco 94103
EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday, June 17 - Saturday, August 12, 2023
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7-9 PM
ZOOM ARTISTS' TALK
Thursday, June 28, 2022, 7PM-8PM PDT
CURATORIAL TOUR
Sunday, July 16, 2023, 1:30-4:30 PM
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION
Monday, May 1, 2023, 11:59PM, your time zone
SELECTION OF WORK
The juror will select works to be on display in Arc's Project Gallery and on the NCWCA Website Online Gallery. The Online Gallery will additionally include works that could not be hand delivered, works that are oversized, AND works that could not be displayed in the gallery for technical or other reasons.
HAND-DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
All juror-selected ready-to-hang artwork must be hand-delivered to Arc Gallery. We CANNOT accept shipped works. If you cannot deliver your work in person, please arrange to have it delivered by a trusted friend or family member. Otherwise, your work will be exhibited in the NCWCA Online Gallery.
NON-REFUNDABLE ENTRY FEE
$15 for NCWCA Members. You may submit up to three artworks with your entry. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed. Credit card payment through Paypal only. You do not need a Paypal account to pay through Paypal.
ARTWORK MAXIMUM SIZE
2-Dimensional Work, maximum dimensions: Height 9 feet, Width 2 feet - including frame
3-Dimensional Wall-hung Work, maximum dimensions: Height 9 feet, Width 2 feet
ARTWORK DIGITAL IMAGE FILE SIZE
Submit JPG images sized approximately 4 inches wide x 6 inches high at 300 dpi resolution. In order to upload successfully, your image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. The maximum uploadable file size is 8 megabytes.
ARTWORK PRESENTATION
Work must remain on exhibit for the entire show. No exceptions. Artworks must arrive 'ready to hang' and be presented professionally.
NOTIFICATION TO ARTISTS:
Artists will be notified by Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by email.
CATALOG
All artwork selected will be included in the exhibition catalog. Catalogs will be available for order at the time of notification.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Exhibition Chair Elizabeth Addison at elizabeth[at]ncwca.org.
PORTALS ONLINE APPLICATION
EXHIBITION COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITY!
Our volunteer exhibition committee is always vibrant and great fun. It’s an opportunity to gain real exhibition experience and forge connections. We have openings for artwork intake, exhibit installation, reception/event assistance, copy editing and proofreading, marketing and social media. Or, you can sign up to be a volunteer at large. To sign up, email elizabeth[at]ncwca.org, and let her know your area of interest.
