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Submission Call For November 2016 Exhibition

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Digital Submission Period:   Saturday 15th October to Monday 24th  October, 2016

Jurying Date:   Tuesday 25th October, 2016

Notification of Acceptance:   Wednesday 26th October, 2016

Dates of Exhibition:   Friday 4th November, 2016 – Saturday 26th November, 2016

Collection Dates of Unsold Artwork:   Saturday 19th November, 2016 (10am – 5pm)

THEME DESCRIPTION

2016 is the UN International Year of Pulses. To heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production, national food security and nutrition, the theme of our November Members’ Exhibition is “Seeds for a Sustainable Future”, celebrating the rich resources of pulses we can produce here in T&T.

Pulses are legumes that produce edible seeds which are used for human and animal consumption. Some of the most widely consumed types of pulses include kidney beans, navy beans, faba beans, chickpeas, split peas, mung beans, black-eyed peas, and several varieties of lentils.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Each artist is allowed to submit a DIGITAL version (a photograph) of one (1) piece of work, not previously exhibited. Submit the digital version of your artwork via our website’s submission portal here: Submit
  2. If your artwork is accepted for exhibition, you will be required to bring the piece to the ASTT on Sunday 30th or Monday 31st October.
  3. A non-refundable fee of eighty dollars [TT$80.00] is due upon submission of artwork that day.
  4. A Submission Label will be provided to affix to the back of artwork.
  5. Works in all visual media are eligible (paintings, photography, prints, drawings, sculptures, architecture and design, film, new media, 3-D installations).
  6. Maximum size of 2-D works: 18” X 24” unframed.
  7. All sculptures, installations and other 3-D works shall not exceed a base of 18” X 24” and must fit through a doorway of 80” X 30”.
  8. All works must be submitted ready-to-hang (including hooks and wire). Works that cannot be hung will be placed on pedestals provided by the ASTT gallery.
  9. Frames can be any colour with matting that does not exceed two (2) inches.
  10. Installations shall arrive with clear assembly instructions (with photo), and the artist should provide assistance with setup. This can be negotiated with the exhibition curator.
  11. Every precaution is taken in handling pieces during installation and the exhibition. While on ASTT premises, insurance is carried for: fire, burglary, damage and theft and is liable to the exhibitor only to the extent of its recovery under said policies. ASTT reserves the right to refuse any artwork deemed “too delicate” to adequately protect during normal handling by ASTT staff.
  12. When a piece is sold 25% commission goes to the ASTT.  The selling price can be calculated with these formulas: Artist’s price x 1.33’ = Selling price (e.g. 1000 x 1.33’ = 13,333) OR Selling price x 0.75 = Artist’s Price (e.g. 13,333 x 0.75 = 1000)
  13. ASTT gallery will lay out and hang the exhibition.
  14. An online catalogue is planned for this exhibition. Each submission will be featured.  Works not selected for exhibition at the ASTT gallery, will still be included in the ASTT’s online catalogue, and subject to the 25% commission if sold.
  15. All images of artwork can be uploaded directly to our website at this address: http://artsocietytt.org/novshow/submit
  16. If assistance is required with photographing artwork, please contact Robert Ramkissoon at sepiastudiott@gmail.com or via phone: 684-3503.
  17. The ASTT can have your artwork photographed at a cost of $40.00 per photo, payable upon submission.
  18. All images professionally photographed must be accompanied by a letter authorising their use.
  19. Uncollected work will incur a charge of $75 per day and will not be covered by insurance. The ASTT will is not liable for damage or loss.