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01st February 2019

                                          CALL TO ARTISTS.  

BLUE – a carnival art exhibition

22 FEB – 16 MAR 2019

CALL TO ARTISTS

Dear Artists,

The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to invite you to submit new works for our Carnival Art Exhibition entitled, “Blue” 

The Vision: Let’s “paint” the room blue.  Playing on the iconic carnival character, the Blue Devil, we would like you to interpret and explore fully, the idea of Blue as it relates to carnival. Be as expressive as you wish. By the time the show is installed, we would like to see the gallery space all in blue, as if immersed in a carnival experience. Works should be, but, not restricted to a size small enough for a carnival visitor to travel with. There is also a ceiling price point of nothing more than US$1000.00/TT7000.00

Please pay attention to the following schedule

04FEB  2019 Via Social Media and Email Official Launch/ Exhibition Announced

Tuesdays- Saturdays 12noon-6pm or email admin@artsocietytt.org Sign up to volunteer for ASTT’s Exhibitions Committee 2019
15 FEB 2019 12noon-6pm Submission/Delivery to ASTT
16 FEB 2019 12noon-6pm Submission/Delivery to ASTT
16 FEB 2019 TBA Selection committee
19 FEB 2019
Selection notification
21 FEB 2019 12noon-6pm Installation of exhibition 
22 FEB 2019 6pm-8:30pm BLUE opening lime
28FEB 2019 6:30pm – 10:00pm Movie night – Play the Devil and Jab
26FEB-01MAR  2019 12Noon- 6pm BLUE Exhibition Week 1
07-09 MAR 2019 12Noon- 6pm BLUE Exhibition Week 2 (Carnival week)
09 MAR 2019 9am-2pm WORKSHOP – Papier Mache
12-16 MAR FEB 2019 12Noon- 6pm BLUE Exhibition Week 3 (Closing 16 Mar)
16 MAR 2019 12Noon-6pm  Collection
30 MAR 2019 12 Noon-6pm Payment to Artists

The Exhibitions Committee is open to all members who wish to contribute and/or volunteer to the ASTT’s exhibitions. Interested persons can send their contact details and area of expertise to admin@artsocietytt.org

The Jury and selection process

A selection committee will determine which works will be accepted for BLUE.  The criteria must be adhered to and the more topical and sensational the work, the better.  The committee and the artists can use this matrix as a guide.

ARTIST’S REG # Title Medium Price Visual Impact Originality Clarity of Theme Material
P01


30 30 20 20 100

Matrix Explained: The matrix will be given to each member of the Jury. They will award points individually and an average taken as the final score. The jury will establish a percentage point that is considered accepted v declined. For example, any work scoring lower that an average of 70 points will not be accepted for this show. 

VISUAL IMPACT (30 points) points awarded to the overall impact and appeal of the work. First Impression. 

ORIGINALITY: (30 points) These points will be awarded for the artists presenting the best ideas, the most topical or relevant subject matter.

CLARITY OF THEME: (20 points) For the artists sticking to the interpretation of the theme, BLUE
MATERIAL: (20 points) Points will be awarded for the choices made with the materials used. Canvas panels, plywood, fabric, papier mache etc..

Only artists scoring 70 points or higher will be accepted into the final exhibition. So put on your thinking caps and get creative. 

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING TO BLUE EXHIBITION

  • WHO CAN SUBMIT WORKS:  Any financial member artist can submit works for this exhibition.  Artists can become a member or renew their membership by completing the online form and depositing the membership fee at any First Citizens Banks, nationwide. Then email us the deposit slip. http://artsocietytt.org/apply/   Membership Fee is 200.00 / year. There is a student fee of $50.00 on presentation of valid student ID. 
  • WHAT CAN I SUBMIT: You can submit new, original works related to the carnival theme of BLUE. Works can be in any category of the Visual Arts in any medium. The vision is to have the collection is blue, playing on the palette of the blue devil.
  • HOW MANY WORKS CAN I SUBMIT: Max four (small) at the discretion of the selection committee and space restraints. 
  • WHAT IS THE SIZE LIMITATIONS: We want to paint the town blue, so artists can submit as many of sets of up to FOUR pieces or a total area of 36”x36” on average. Not 4 pieces that are as big as 16×20 etc. This will be at the discretion of the curatorial panel.
  • FRAMING: Framing is not essential for this type of exhibition, however works should be delivered ready to hang. Please ensure that there is a wire or hook attached to your work.
  • PRICING: Artists must establish the selling price of their work. This can be calculated using the following formula.   Artist Price X 4, divided by 3 = Selling Price. Eg: if you want $5250. in your hand, 5250 X 4 = $21000.    21000. divided by 3 = $7000.  Your selling price will be $7000.00. The ASTT will take a 25% commission or ¼ of the sale. Each piece submitted will be for sale.
  • COMMISSION: All works sold at this exhibition by the ASTT is subject to a 25% Sales Commission. If you are selling for $7000. we will take $1750.00 and give you $5250.00. This represents ¼ of the selling price to the ASTT and ¾ to the artist.
  • INSURANCE: The Art Society and all artworks in its possession are insured with IBWIL. A detailed inventory is given to the insurers for the run of its shows throughout the year. For special high value collections, a further coverage is obtained for that period of possession. 
  • READ THE IMPORTANT DATES: Dates of submissions, the opening reception lime and plan accordingly. 
  • OPENING Lime: The exhibition will open on Friday 22nd February at 6pm-830pm. There will be refreshments on sale and there will be music in keeping with the carnival season. Feel free to bring your little cooler and lime with us at the opening.  Your ideas are welcomed. Will run for approx three weeks. The ASTT is always building on its mailing list, but, members have followers too. If you have people you would like us to include on our mailing list, who may be interested in your work, please let us know and we will include them. 
  • GALLERY HOURS: The ASTT Gallery does not open on Sundays and Mondays. Visitors to the gallery are welcomed Tuesdays-Saturdays from 12noon-6pm . The ASTT will be closed between Saturday 02nd March to Ash Wednesday, 6th March. Reopens on the 7th at noon. 
  • ONLINE SUBMISSION: Artists submitting work electronically for the BLUE exhibition must submit high res JPEG images (300 DPI) via email to exhibitions@artsocietytt.org  Please copy and paste this in the subject line of your email >> BLUE 19 ONLINE SUBMISSION. Online Submission is open until 15 Feb   2019. Entries received after this date, will not be considered by our panel of jurors. Also include with each image the following, in this order: Artist’s Name, Mobile phone number, Title, Size, Medium, Selling Price and a paragraph about yourself and another paragraph about you work presented.  This information will be made into a page for a folder in our gallery for visitors’ perusal. Deadline for online submission is 15th February 2019, but we must receive the physical work at the gallery by 6pm on Saturday 16th February 2019.
  • SUBMISSION: The submission days are on the 15th and 16th February, between the hours of 12noon and 6pm.  Works must be properly labeled with the labels provided and Consignment Form attached should be completed prior to coming to the ASTT. This will help expedite your submission. 
  • SUBMISSION FEE:  A non-refundable submission fee of $100.00 applies to each piece being submitted.
  • SELECTION NOTIFICATION: On the 19th February, you will receive an email informing you of the status of your submission. 
  • COLLECTION: The closing day for the exhibition is Saturday 16th March. 12noon and 6pm.  Works left back at the ASTT beyond this date are no longer the responsibility of the ASTT.
  • SPONSORSHIP: This is a very important aspect of any art exhibition. As an N.G.O., we are dependent and the generosity of our corporate and private sponsors. Without this support, we cannot run our programmes as they should be run. We are appealing to everyone, whether you work with a large organization, a small business or even as an individual, to help support the Visual Arts.  
  • CORPORATE TAX INCENTIVE: Companies are encouraged to support the Visual Arts by way or purchases for their collections. They can take advantage of the 100% Corporate Tax Incentive for first time acquisitions of original works of art done by Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago. Works in the exhibition qualify for this incentive. 

To submit please Download Full Call document and follow the instructions to complete necessary registration forms to be delivered to ASTT with your submission.

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Call : Festivals and Rituals of Trinidad and Tobago multi-media Juried Exhibition

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Notice from National Museum and Art Gallery Trinidad and Tobago:

National Call for Submissions

Festivals and Rituals of Trinidad and Tobago multi-media Juried Exhibition

The National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG) invites artists to submit artwork for an opportunity to participate in our upcoming multi-media Juried Group Exhibition titled “Festivals and Rituals of Trinidad and Tobago”.

 

Trinidad and Tobago celebrates a mélange of national, religious and cultural festivals such as Divali, Spiritual Baptist/Shouter Liberation Day, Eid-ul-Fitr, Buccoo Goat and Crab Race Festival, Carnival, Easter, Oshun River Festival, Tobago Heritage Festival, La Divina Pastora, Ramleela, First People’s Celebration, Phagwa/Holi and Chinese New Year to name but a few. To embrace and celebrate this ethnic diversity of Trinidad and Tobago, NMAG endeavours to highlight the impact of our diverse cultural heritage on visual art perceptions as evidenced by works of art.

 

For more information:

  • Call: 623-5941 ext. 2010, 2000
  • Check our Facebook pages:

Ministry of Community Development, Culture and the Arts

National Museum and Art Gallery Trinidad and Tobago

Or visit www.cdca.gov.tt

 

Submission Deadline:
Wednesday 6th February, 2019

Send submissions to: nmag.artexhibition@gmail.com

Click here for Entry Form

Festivals and Rituals of Trinidad and Tobago Exhibition

GUIDELINES FOR ART SUBMISSIONS

Please read the following guidelines for submitting work:

  1. Works will be selected through a National Call for submissions.
  2. All submitting artists must be Trinidad and Tobago residents who are a minimum of 18 years old and over.
  3. Artists, photographers, professionals, amateurs, students – everyone can participate.
  4. All mediums are accepted including, but not limited to, painting, sculpture, design, glass, metalwork, photography, video, performance, mixed media and installation art.
  5. Artists are invited to submit up to two (2) pieces for consideration.
  6. Submission deadline 6th February, 2019.
    All entries are due by 11:59 pm on 6th February, 2019. No exceptions will be made.
  7. Unsuccessful applicants will not be acknowledged.
  8. Images of artwork should be high resolution JPEG images (300 DPI).
  9. Only recent work created within the last two (2) years is eligible.
  10. All artwork should be original and created from conception to completion by the artist. No painted giclee prints, or any other type of reproductions, no manipulated photos. No artwork copied from other artists work or published photos, or created in an instructional setting are eligible.
  11. No Minimum or Maximum size.
  12. All works will be subjected to a juried selection.
  13. The decision to accept or reject submissions is at the sole discretion of the panel of jurors.
  14. Artists will be solely responsible for the transportation and framing of their artwork.
  15. All accepted artwork should be professionally mounted and ready to hang or display.
  16. All accepted work must remain at the National Museum and Art Gallery for the entirety of the art exhibition.
  17. The National Museum and Art Gallery maintains the right to reject any work that differs from the corresponding entry information or that fails to maintain the exhibit’s standards.
  18. The National Museum and Art Gallery reserve the right to reproduce images of accepted work to support its educational programming.
  19. Work will be insured while on the premises of the National Museum and Art Gallery.
  20. The collection dates for art work at the end of the exhibition are Monday 29th April, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 3: 00 p.m. and Tuesday 30th April, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
    Works left beyond thirty (30) days will be considered a donation to the National Museum and Art Gallery.

PLEASE SEND MATERIALS TO:

nmag.artexhibition@gmail.com

(Subject heading for electronic submission: Festivals and Rituals Exhibition Submission)

Or call 623-5941 ext 2010, 2000 for further information.

Postponement of the Annual General Meeting

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20 January 2019

 

Dear ASTT Member.

Subject : Postponement of the Annual General Meeting

As will be recalled, plans were proceeding in order to convene our Annual General Meeting on 24th January, 2019. A further notice was issued indicating that a decision was taken to postpone the meeting to another date.

The Board regrets that owning to unforeseen circumstances the meeting had to be postponed at such short notice and we regret any inconvenience caused. You will be kept advised of the new date for the meeting. The required documentation will be transmitted accordingly.

In the interim, members are encouraged to pay their annual dues at the office, or into our FCB account. If paying at the bank please ensure that your name is recorded against the deposit and also retain a receipt of reference..

 

Yours sincerely,

James Armstrong

Assistant Secretary

 

Board Of Directors

  • Peter Sheppard – President
  • James Solomon – 1st Vice President
  • Wulf Gerstenmaier – 2nd Vice President
  • Kirk Richmond – Tresurer
  • James Armstrong – Asst. Secretary
  • Tessa Alexander Sloane Seale – Director
  • Che Lovelace – Director
  • Karl Doyle – Director

NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF THE ASTT 2019

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NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF THE ASTT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OWING TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING SOME DELAYS IN RECEIPT OF SOME DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR PRESENTATION AT THE AGM, THE MEETING PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED FOR 24TH JANUARY 2019, HAS BEEN POSTPONED. 

WE SHALL ADVISE MEMBERS OF A NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE AGM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE IN THIS REGARD.

James Armstrong,

Assistant Secretary.

CALL TO ARTISTS: POP – a carnival expression of street and urban art

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POP opens 10pm Friday 8th February 2019.
We are looking for Graffiti/Urban/Mural artists to participate in this exhibition.
The aim is to link Graffiti/Urban artists into our Visual Arts Community and present their works in an exhibition with will geared towards a hip and modern buyer. Twelve works will be selected, one for each wall in the gallery. They must reflect the graffiti/urban aesthetic. Works can be create on any material but must be done in such a way that it can be hung. Please feel free to contact us at exhbitions@artsocietytt.org if you wish to show us your sketches, on your way to achieving the final submission.
For a full prospectus for this show, please email Yia at admin@artsocietytt.org
Hand in is on 1st & 2nd February 2019.
4th January 2019
CALL TO ARTISTS
POP – a carnival expression of street and urban art
08 FEB – 28 FEB 2019
Call to Graffiti, POP, Muralists, Urban Artists & Artists working in this genre
Dear Artists,
The Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago is pleased to invite you to submit large scale works in the following genre of Visual Art : Graffiti/Aerosol, Urban, Street Art.
The Vision: The vision for this exhibition is to bridge the gap between our urban and street artists and the wider visual arts community. A select number of large scale works will be displayed on any material which can be hung in the gallery and eventually a home. Each large piece will have its own wall at the ASTT Gallery, so the artist can take advantage of the space. Must be able to fit through our 7’ doorway. The treatment of the work must look like graffiti or urban art and can include materials such as acrylic and emulsion paints, aerosols, airbrush and materials usually used for large scale work.
Please pay attention to the following schedule
03 JAN 2019 – A Social Media and Email Official Launch/ Exhibition Announced
05 JAN 2019 – 4pm-5:30pm 1 Artists’ Meeting
12/19/26 JAN 2019 – TBA Artists’ Studio Visits
01- 02 FEB 2019 – 12noon-6pm Delivery to ASTT
02 FEB 2019 – TBA Selection committee
03 FEB 2019 – Selection notification
05-06 FEB 2019 – 12noon-6pm Installation of exhibition
08 FEB 2019 – 10PM-Midnight POP opening party
09 FEB 2019 – 12noon-6pm POP Exhibition
12-16 FEB 2019 – 12noon- 6pm POP Exhibition Week 1
19-23 FEB 2019 – 12noon- 6pm POP Exhibition Week 2
26-28 FEB 2019 – 12noon- 6pm Exhibition Week 3 (Closing)
01 MAR 2019 – By prior arrangement Collection
16 MAR 2019 – 12 noon-6pm Payment to Artists
The Exhibitions Committee is open to all members who wish to contribute and/or volunteer to the ASTT’s exhibitions. Interested persons can send their contact details and area of expertise to admin@artsocietytt.org
The Jury and Selection Process
A selection committee will determine which works will be accepted for POP. The criteria must be adhered to and the more topical and sensational the work, the better The committee and the artists should use this matrix as a guide.
ARTIST’S REG # Title Medium Price
POP Factor (20)
Originality (20)
Theme (20)
Material (20)
Colour Harmony (20)
Matrix Explained: The matrix will be given to each member of the Jury. They will award points individually and an average taken as the final score. The jury will establish a percentage point that is considered accepted or declined. For example, any work scoring lower that an average of 70 points will not be accepted for this show.
POP Factor (20 points) points awarded to the overall impact and appeal of the work. First Impression.
Originality: (20 points) These points will be awarded for the artists presenting the best ideas, the most topical or relevant subject matter.
Theme: (20 points) For the artists sticking to the Graffiti, Street Art or Urban aesthetic
Material: (20 points) Points will be awarded for the choices made with the materials used. Canvas panels, plywood, fabric, galvanize etc.
Colour Harmony: (20 points) points will be awarded for colour choices made . The balance of colour throughout the piece.
Only artists scoring 70 points or higher will be accepted into the final exhibition. So put on your thinking caps and get creative.
Guidelines for submitting works for POP 2019
I. WHO CAN SUBMIT WORKS: Any artist or collaboration between a group of contributors can submit works for this exhibition. Artists must be financial members of the Art Society of Trinidad and Tobago. Artists can become a member or renew their membership by completing the online form and depositing the membership fee at any First Citizens Banks, nationwide. Then email us the deposit slip. http://artsocietytt.org/apply/ Membership Fee is 200.00 / year. There is a student fee of $100.00 on presentation of valid student ID.
II. WHAT CAN I SUBMIT: You can submit works that are no smaller than 36”x 48”. Works are expected to be large scale panels, intended to be sold and become a part of someone’s contemporary art collection.
III. HOW MANY WORKS CAN I SUBMIT: Max two at the discretion of the section committee and space restraints.
IV. WHAT IS THE SIZE LIMITATIONS: minimum size is 36” x 48” and Maximum size must be able to fit through our 7’ door.
V. FRAMING: Framing is not essential for this type of exhibition, however works should be delivered ready to hang.
VI. PRICING: Artists must establish the selling price of their work. This can be calculated using the following formula. Artist Price X 4, divided by 3 = Selling Price. Eg: if you want $1200.00 in your hand, 1200 X 4 = $4800. 4800 divided by 3 = $1600. Your selling price will be $1600.00. The ASTT will take a 25% commission or ¼ of the sale. Each piece is only for sell.
VII. COMMISSION: The Art Society takes 25% commission for any sales. This is deducted from the selling price of your work. If you are selling for $1600 we will take $400.00 and give you $1200.00
VIII. INSURANCE: The Art Society and all artworks in its possession are insured with IBWIL. A detailed inventory is given to the insurers for the run of its shows throughout the year. For special high value collections, a further coverage is obtained for that period of possession.
IX. IMPORTANT DATES: Dates of submissions, the opening reception party and plan accordingly.
X. OPENING Party: The exhibition will open on Friday 8th February at 10pm-midnight. There will be a bar and a DJ to create the urban vibe we are seeking to achieve. Your ideas are welcomed. will run for three weeks. The ASTT is always building on its mailing list, but, members have followers too. If you have people you would like us to include on our mailing list, who may be interested in your work, please let us know and we will include them.
XI. GALLERY HOURS: The ASTT Gallery does not open on Sundays and Mondays. Visitors to the gallery are welcomed Tuesdays-Saturdays from 12noon-6pm
XII. ONLINE SUBMISSION: Artists submitting work electronically for the POP exhibition must submit high res JPEG images (300 DPI) via email to exhibitions@artsocietytt.org .Please copy and paste this in the subject line of your email >> POP 19 ONLINE SUBMISSION . Online Submission is open until 02 Feb 2019. Entries received after the this date, will not be considered by our panel of jurors. Also include with each image the following, in this order: Artist’s Name, Mobile phone number, Painting title, Size, Medium, Selling Price and a paragraph about yourself and another paragraph about you work presented. This information will be made into a page for a folder in our gallery for visitors’ perusal. Deadline for online submission is 2nd February 2019.
XIII. SELECTION NOTIFICATION: On the 3rd February, you will receive an email informing you of the status of your submission.
XIV. SUBMISSION: The submission days are on the 1st and 2nd February, between the hours of 12noon and 6pm. Works must be properly labeled with the labels provided and submission form attached should be completed prior to coming to the ASTT. This will help expedite your submission.
XV. SUBMISSION FEE: A non-refundable submission fee of $100.00 applies to each piece being submitted.
XVI. COLLECTION: The closing day for the exhibition is Thursday 28th February. 12noon and 6pm. Being Carnival Weekend, we would encourage you to make arrangements to collect your work on time.
XVII. SPONSORSHIP: This is a very important aspect of any art exhibition. As an N.G.O., we are dependent and the generosity of our corporate and private sponsors. Without this support, we cannot run our programmes as they should be run. We are appealing to everyone, whether you work with a large organization, a small business or even as an individual, to help support the Visual Arts.
The following is a sponsorship scale for your perusal:
• Lead Sponsor ($25K): Name and logo is included in the title of the event, Brand placement throughout our Social Media and Press Coverage, links to/from websites
• Supporting Sponsors Gold ($15K): Logo placement on all print and social media
• Supporting Sponsors – Friends of the Arts ($5K): Name or logo on Sponsors wall
• Supporting Members ($500.) Waiver of submission fee and name placement in list of sponsors