90th Grand National Exhibition 2018

1. WORKS ELIGIBLE:

Open to all artists 18 or older. One or two works may be submitted for selection in the same media only; however, only one entry per artist may be accepted. Works only in Representational or Traditional Realism will be considered. Please submit original oil, acrylic, watermedia, mixed media, pastel, graphics and sculpture not previously exhibited with the American Artists Professional League.

2. RESTRICTIONS:

This is a Hanging-Show. Therefore, Painting and Graphics must not exceed 42' overall in either direction- this includes the frame. All work must be framed, no wrap a rounds.Hung work must be appropriately prepared for hanging with installed screw eyes and wire attached;work must not exceed 35lbs.Fixed hanging hardware without wire will not be accepted. Sculpture must not exceed 24' at base in either direction. Pedestals will be supplied by the gallery at no charge to artists.Standing and hung sculpture weight limit is 35ibs; If the base can be separated or removed, the weight limit for the integrated work is 40lbs. Any painting, graphics or sculpture exceeding the above criteria will not be accepted. Please note: Photo-Lithographs and computer generated artwork are not eligible. Note: submissions by living artists only. Art more than two years old is not eligible.

3. METHOD OF SUBMISSION:

To submit your entry information online, go to: www.aaplinc.org, select 89th Grand National Exhibition, Log-In and follow the instructions. If you are mailing your entry form, you must submit your images online (or email to [email protected]) in JPEG or PNG format with a resolution of 300 dpi, 1,200 pixels on the longest dimension. Image should show only painting or sculpture – no backgrounds, mats or frames. Sculpture, please select second view when uploading; two views are required.

Image name format:
Last Name_First Init_Item#_Title.jpg
(Example: Metcalf_W_01_North Country.jpg)

Preferred payment is by PayPal or Credit Card. If you would prefer to make a payment by check, please print the Entry Form and mail to AAPL with your check. Your images should be uploaded online. Your work will be considered pending until the printed Entry Form and your check are received. For written acceptance notification, complete and mail the entry form and include a self-addressed, stamped No. 10 business envelope; otherwise, you will receive your acceptance via AAPL Grapevine email.

4. ENTRY DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

All entries must be received by Saturday, October 6, 2018.

POSITIVELY NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

5. ENTRY FEE:

Elected Artist Members: $30.00 for first entry, $15.00 for second entry. Non-members: $60.00 for first entry; $30 for second entry. There will be no refunds for rejected works.

6. SALES:

The American Artists Professional League will make every effort to promote sales. There will be a 25% commission on all work sold.

7. COLOR CATALOG:

If your work is accepted into the exhibition and you would like to have your work included in the catalog, please make your payment no later than October 27, 2018. Fee: $50. Payments can be made through PayPal on our website, or you can pay by check made out to American Artists Professional League and send to: Kathryn Mingo, 6 Jonathan Court, Islip Terrace, NY 11752.

8. ARTIST SUBMISSION AGREEMENT:

Your online entry and payment will constitute that you agree and acknowledge the terms and conditions set forth in this Prospectus. Manual mail-in entry forms must be signed for work to be reviewed.