OPEN CALL

HOW IT WORKS:

ENTRY GUIDELINES

HOW TO APPLY:

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!

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!)
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• Please coordinate the artwork information and the photo attached with matching numbering.

HOW MANY PIECES CAN YOU SUBMIT? & NEED ARTIST PHOTO

• Minimum: 3 pieces / No maximum number

• Submit 1 photograph per artwork. 

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• 1 Photo of  each artwork - preferably straight on photo of artwork hanging on wall with space around it
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• 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.
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• 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
     

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• 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) "​

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

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.​

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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!

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?

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)

  • Check this link to a video and materials to use.

  • HERE
     

  • 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.