OPEN CALL

ACCEPTING ENTRIES:

Thursday, July 1st - Wednesday, July 14th

FOR WHAT:
Open Call for Artists & Their Art

for Exhibitions.
(Could be sooner, but most likely August/ September
or for our next group exhibition "Flourish" in October)

LOCATION:

Art for the People Gallery

(1711 South 1st St. Austin, TX 78704)
Open Hours & Online Store

HOW IT WORKS:

Art for the People Gallery is using Open Calls to continuously be aware of new art
that is created by our regular artists, as well as, discovering new artists.
You are applying to show and sell art at Art for the People Gallery.
Your art may join the current exhibition or be for a future exhibition.
- Could be sooner, but most likely August/ September or for our next group exhibition "Flourish" in October
When your art is selected, our Creative Director, Lynnie, will discuss this with you.

ENTRY GUIDELINES

REVIEW Example Application at bottom of page.
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GUIDELINES.
** IF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES IT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
** The sooner you apply, the better. Spots will be filled as art comes in and is accepted. Please apply properly and follow guidelines.

OPEN CALL FOR ALL MEDIUMS: VISUAL & FUNCTIONAL ART

Visual & Functional Art
2D art & 3D art
Painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.
No specific theme
You create it! Send it in!

HOW TO APPLY:

** PLEASE READ ALL GUIDELINES TO PROPERLY APPLY **
Send email application to Lynnie Goodman, Creative Director
Email: Lynnie@artforthepeoplegallery.com
Subject line: Artist Name - AFTPG OPEN CALL
Body of the Email: Artwork information
Attachments: photos of artwork (to review & for our online store) & photo of artist ( for our artist digital slideshow & online store)
** REFER TO GUIDELINES BELOW & EXAMPLE APPLICATION FOR PROPER FORMAT **

MAXIMUM SIZE OF ARTWORK & TIME FRAME ARTWORK MUST BE CREATED

Maximum Size: No limits!
Minimum Size: 12" x 12" (unframed)
Canvas Artwork: If it's less than 1.5" depth, must be framed.
Mattes & Frames - If your artwork needs a matte and a frame, we recommend steering away from the white matte with the white frame look. Artwork in wood or another color frame compliments the art better in our space.
Recommend submitting artworks of varying sizes.
Artwork must be created in 2018-present

PRICE:

List your retail price.
50% goes to the artist / 50% goes to Art For The People Gallery

What are the benefits of exhibiting at Art for the People & why we receive 50% when your artwork is sold......

Your art is beautifully curated in our gallery with an art tag that has detailed information about you and your artwork.
Gallery staff that is educated & knowledgable about art and "how" to sell art!
Hundreds of eyes on your artwork through customers coming in during our open hours and while perusing and purchasing on our online store.
24/7 access to your artwork via our online store!!
Promotion through social media and website!

HOW MANY PIECES CAN YOU SUBMIT? & NEED ARTIST PHOTO

Minimum: 3 pieces / No maximum number
Submit 1 photograph per artwork.

1 Photo of each artwork - preferably straight on photo of artwork hanging on wall with space around it
Label each Art Photo as:
- 1-First Name-Last Name-Title of piece-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
Example:
- 1-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Lemon-Square-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
Photo of Artist:
- We want a photo of you in your art habitat.
  - A photo of you working on art or at least with your art
  - We have a digital picture frame that we feature the artists on.
Label Artist Photo (photo of self) as:
- Artist Name-Photo-of-Artist-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
Example:
- Hallie-Rae-Ward-Photo-of-Artist-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art

Attach all images as an ATTACHMENT to the email (not in the body of the email)
** If you cannot attach all photos in one email, send a second email with additional photos and title your email subject line,
" Artist Name - AFTPG Open Call (Part 2) "

IMAGES of Artwork and Photo of Self:

** WE PUT THE PHOTOS ON OUR WEBSITE, ECOMMERCE, & SOCIAL MEDIA.
** Photo of self is for our digital slideshow showcasing the exhibition artists.
PLEASE SEND THE BEST PHOTOS POSSIBLE OF YOUR WORK.
CROP - crop the photo so your artwork is the only object on the wall/ surface. We do not want furniture or other items in the photos.
STRAIGHTEN / LEVEL - make sure your artwork is level in the photo. Make sure when you are holding your camera straight & your artwork is level. If you notice your artwork is crooked, edit it before submitting.
EDIT - edit each photo so that it shows your work to its best and truest form.

ARTWORK TAG INFORMATION: (submitted in the body of the email)

Submit the following artwork information, in this order, in the body of the email. (single space, not bullet pointed)
- (refer to email example at bottom of page)
Title of artwork
Artist's Name
Medium
Dimensions (Height x Length) (Include outer measurement / frame)
Year artwork was created
Price (50% - artist / 50% - Art For The People Gallery)
Meaning/inspiration of art piece
GET TO KNOW THE ARTIST (please include minimum of 3 sentences about you! It can be serious or fun/whimsical, you can be wordy!)
Please coordinate the artwork information and the photo attached with matching numbering.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, please contact:

Lynnie Goodman (Creative Director)
Lynnie@artforthepeoplegallery.com

WHEN WILL WE LET YOU KNOW IF YOU WERE ACCEPTED OR NOT?

We will let you know by the latest by Saturday, July 31st

IF ACCEPTED:

You and our Creative Director, Lynnie, will discuss when you art will arrive.
Please have your artwork ready to hang.
- wired (with coated wire) or have one bracket.
- If sculptural or functional, please discuss with Lynnie before you come in.
Mattes & Frames - If your artwork needs a matte and a frame, we recommend steering away from the white matte with the white frame look. Artwork in wood, black, or another color frame compliments the art better in our space.