deadline to submit: november 22, 2021 at midnight
exhibition runs: january 4,2022 - february 5, 2022
Theme: homecoming
Members are free to explore any ideas or concepts inside this year’s theme, “Homecoming”. Any work that fits into this concept is welcome to enter with a preference of printmaking, papermaking, book arts, and works on paper.
ELIGIBILITY
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All current Frontline Arts members (Excluding the Artistic Supporter level) are welcome to enter. Membership must be current at time of submission. Not a member? Sign up for one of our membership levels and submit your artwork! https://www.frontlinearts.org/membership/
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Original works will be selected in disciplines including traditional printmaking, works on or utilizing handmade paper, book arts, and works on paper. Digital reproductions of work previously created in other media will not be accepted.
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Artwork must have been completed within the last two years. Work previously displayed in our gallery will not be accepted.
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Two-dimensional artwork may not exceed 24” in any dimension.
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Three-dimensional artwork may not exceed 24” in any dimension.
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All artwork must be ready to hang with proper hardware attached. Frames for 2-D work are not mandatory but are recommended. Hanging artwork should have eyehooks and wire if framed; unframed artwork should have all necessary hanging attachments in place at time of drop-off.
ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS
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There is no entry fee for the Annual Members’ Exhibition. Not a member and want to enter into the show and see our other perks of membership? Sign up here! (must be Individual/Student/Senior/Veteran Artist level and above) https://www.frontlinearts.org/membership
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Artists MUST submit THREE pieces of art for the selection committee. The selection committee will select works and include a minimum of one piece per qualified artist.
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Up to THREE total images may be sent for EACH piece of artwork (the artwork as a whole and two detail shots)
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Images, in JPEG or PNG format, must be digitally submitted with your online registration.
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In the Registration tab (linked down below), you will be asked to submit:
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Your name, address and phone number
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Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions
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Sale Price or Not For Sale (NFS) (If NFS, you must include the artwork’s value for the insurance policy)
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If the submission is virtual or in-person. In-person submissions are traditional submissions that will be hung up on the gallery walls and need to be dropped off at Frontline Arts. Virtual submissions will have the accepted digital image files displayed on the website and on a monitor in the gallery space.
Q: Who can submit work to the annual Members’ Exhibition?
A: Members who are Individual/Student/Senior/Veteran Artist level and above can submit to the Members’ Exhibition. The only membership tier that cannot submit to the Member’s Exhibition is the Arts Supporter membership tier.
Q: Do I have to submit new work to the annual Members’ Exhibition?
A: No, you do not have to submit brand-new work to the Members’ Exhibition. The work just has to have been made within the past 2 years and not been shown in a Frontline Arts exhibition yet.
Q: Is this a juried exhibition?
A: No, this is not a juried exhibition. Members submit 3 pieces of work for the selection committee to choose from, and everyone who submits gets at least one piece into the exhibition.
Q: Is the theme very strict?
A: No, the theme is not very strict. The theme, "homecoming," can be interpreted very liberally. Returning home to Frontline Arts after this period of closures, opening up the exhibition space again, returning to some degree of normalcy is all part of the theme and we are so excited to see how you interpret the theme with your work!
Q: Is there a virtual option if I live too far away?
A: Yes, there is a virtual option! Simply check “This is a virtual submission” on each virtual submission and we will display virtual work on our website and on a monitor in the exhibition space.
Q: What kind of media is accepted into the Members’ Exhibition?
A: Original works in disciplines including traditional printmaking, works on or utilizing handmade paper, book arts, and works on paper will be accepted into the Members’ Exhibition. Digital reproductions of work previously created in other media will not be accepted.
CONTRACT AGREEMENT
If accepted into this exhibition, you agree to the terms outlined in these guidelines and agree to sign and date a written contract as part of your acceptance into the exhibition. No artwork will be exhibition without a signed contract.
If accepted into this exhibition, you agree to the terms outlined in these guidelines and agree to sign and date a written contract as part of your acceptance into the exhibition. No artwork will be exhibition without a signed contract.
PUBLICITY AND SALES
Frontline Arts reserves the right to photograph, video, and reproduce accepted artwork for the purposes of publicity and documentation of this exhibition for future marketing and promotion of the organization. Artists will be credited for artwork in photographs used in marketing that solely focus on one artwork. The price of your artwork should include a 35% commission to Frontline Arts. All artwork sold will be subject to the commission rate and will incur current NJ sales tax rates.
LIABILITY & INSURANCE
Artwork will be handled with care. Frontline Arts will insure accepted work for 65% of the selling price for the duration of the exhibition. No coverage exists for work in transit or work left at the Gallery beyond the closing of the exhibition.
If you have additional questions, please contact Lindsey Knipe at lindsey@frontlinearts.org or call 908-725-2110.
Our gallery is located on the second floor, accessible at this time only by stairs located inside of the building.
For our full accessibility information, please visit our webpage here:https://www.frontlinearts.org/accessibility-services/
DATES TO REMEMBER:
November 22, 2021 at Midnight Deadline to Submit
November 24, 2021 Selection Committee Review and All Entrants Notified
December 7-9, 2021 Artists Drop-off Selected Works
January 4, 2022 - February 5, 2022 Exhibition Dates
February 5, 2022 Closing Reception
February 5, 8-9, 2022 Artists Pick-up Artwork from Gallery