
OPEN CALL
ACCEPTING ENTRIES:
Monday, November 30th - Thursday, December 31st
EXHIBITION:
Saturday, January 30th - Saturday, August 14th, 2021
LOCATION:
Art for the People Gallery
(1711 South 1st St. Austin, TX 78704)
Open Hours & Online Store
ENTRY GUIDELINES
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** PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE GUIDELINES.
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** IF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES IT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
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** The sooner you apply, the better. Spots will be filled as art comes in and is accepted. Please apply properly and follow guidelines.
EXHIBITION DATES
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The exhibition is Saturday, January. 30th - Saturday, August 14th, 2021
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As artwork sells, it will go home with the client right away.
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We will then reach out to you to see what other artwork you have available to include in the show. ​
OPEN CALL FOR ALL MEDIUMS: VISUAL & FUNCTIONAL ART
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Visual & Functional Art
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2D art & 3D art
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Painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc.
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No specific theme
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You create it! Send it in!
HOW TO APPLY:
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** PLEASE READ ALL GUIDELINES TO PROPERLY APPLY **
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Send email application to Lynnie Goodman, Creative Director
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Email:
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Subject line: Artist Name - AFTPG OPEN CALL
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Body of the Email: Artwork information
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Attachments: photos of artwork (to review & online store) & photo of self (artist digital slideshow & online store)
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** REFER TO GUIDELINES BELOW FOR PROPER FORMAT **
MAXIMUM SIZE OF ARTWORK & TIME FRAME ARTWORK MUST BE CREATED
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Maximum Size: No limits!
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Minimum Size: 12" x 12" (unframed)
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Canvas Artwork: If it's less than 1.5" depth, must be framed.
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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.
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Recommend submitting artworks of varying sizes.
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Artwork must be created in 2018-present
PRICE:
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List your retail price.
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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......
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Your art is beautifully curated in our gallery with an art tag that has detailed information about you and your artwork.
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Gallery staff that is educated & knowledgable about art and "how" to sell art!
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Hundreds of eyes on your artwork through customers coming in during our open hours and while perusing and purchasing on our online store.
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24/7 access to your artwork via our online store!!
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Promotion through social media and website!
HOW MANY PIECES CAN YOU SUBMIT?
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Minimum: 3 pieces / No maximum number
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Submit 2-3 photographs per art piece. (we use these for our online store when accepted)
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If you are not able to get together all of these photos right away, but have one photo ready --- Email us to let us know.​
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1st photo - straight on photo of artwork hanging on wall with space around it
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2nd photo - side view photo of artwork hanging flush to wall.
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3rd photo (optional) - detail shot​
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Attach all images as an ATTACHMENT to the email (not in the body of the email)
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Refer to instructions below for proper labeling & attaching of photos.
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** If you cannot attach all photos in one email, send a second email with additional photos and title your email subject line,
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" Artist Name - AFTPG Open Call (Part 2) "
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IMAGES of Artwork and Photo of Self:
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** WE PUT THE PHOTOS ON OUR WEBSITE, ECOMMERCE, & SOCIAL MEDIA.
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** Photo of self is for our digital slideshow showcasing the exhibition artists.
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PLEASE SEND THE BEST PHOTOS POSSIBLE OF YOUR WORK.
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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.
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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.
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EDIT - edit each photo so that it shows your work to its best and truest form.
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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
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Example:
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1a-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Lemon-Square-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
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Example:
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1b-Hallie Rae-Ward-Lemon-Square-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
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Example:
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2a-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Dancehall-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
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Example:
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2b-Hallie-Rae-Ward-Dancehall-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
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Photo of Self: It can be candid, casual, or artsy. We have a digital picture frame that we feature the artists on.
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Photo of Self: Hallie-Rae-Ward-Photo-of-self-Art-For-The-People-Gallery-Austin-Art-Gallery-Local-Art
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ARTWORK TAG INFORMATION: (submitted in the body of the email)
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Submit the following artwork information, in this order, in the body of the email. (single space, not bullet pointed)
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(refer to email example at bottom of page)
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Title of artwork
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Artist's Name
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Medium
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Dimensions (Height x Length) (Include outer measurement / frame)
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Year artwork was created
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Price (50% - artist / 50% - Art For The People Gallery)
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Meaning/inspiration of art piece
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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.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, please contact:
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Lynnie Goodman (Creative Director)
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WHEN WILL WE LET YOU KNOW IF YOU WERE ACCEPTED OR NOT?
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We will let you know by the latest by Friday, January 15th
IF ACCEPTED:
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We will send you an acceptance email.
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Artwork drop off: Thursday, January 21st - Sunday, January 24th, 2021 (TH - SAT, 12:00pm - 5:00pm // SUN, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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Please send email to Lynnie Goodman letting us know when you will be dropping the piece/s off.
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Please have your artwork ready to hang.
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wired (with coated wire) or have one bracket.
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If sculptural or functional, please discuss with Lynnie before you come in.
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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.
EXAMPLE APPLICATION
