small art 2016

PLEASE READ THESE ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY:
(We recommend printing a copy of this prospectus for your records):

There is no entry fee for this exhibition.

Artists may submit up to 5 entries in any medium.
Entries must be original works in any art media and completed in the past 5 years and not previously exhibited at Arts Illiana Gallery.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday November 23rd at midnight.

One image per 2D work and 2 views for 3D work (Jewelry is accepted)and one video per audio visual work.
Images must be formatted as JPEGs and not exceed 3MB. (Minimum 200KB)
Images must be rotated for correct orientation.

(If you need assistance with photographing your work or assistance with the entry process, please email [email protected] or phone Arts Illiana Gallery 812-235-5007)

Maximum dimensions of 2-D works may not exceed 12 inches in any direction (including the frame!) and weight cannot exceed 50 lbs.

Maximum dimensions of 3-D works may not exceed 12 inches x 12 inches x 12 inches. 3-D work may not exceed 100 lbs. or consist of more than 25 parts.

Selected audio visual entries must be accompanied by presentation equipment that does not measure more than 12 inches in any dimension.

PLEASE LIST 'MATERIALS' CAREFULLY so the Curator will understand what she is looking at.

(NOTE: 'Photograph', 'Collage', 'Lithograph' and other TECHNIQUES are NOT materials!)

Examples of MATERIALS are: 'Inkjet on archival paper','Dye sublimation on aluminum','Acrylic on canvas', 'Giclee on photo paper','Glazed ceramic','Stoneware and glaze','Found images and ink on artboard', Lithographic ink on paper, 'Mixed media', etc.

Acrylic, polystyrene, or Plexiglas is REQUIRED in place of glass in framed work.

Artwork framed behind glass WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Artwork that is made of glass, and hangs on the wall MUST be framed behind Plexiglass or other plastic.

If you have questions about framing with plastic, please email or call the gallery.

Unframed paintings and prints on aluminum or Plexiglas are acceptable, provided they have a hanging wire on the back.

We do not exhibit or sell unframed prints.

ALL ARTWORK MUST BE LABELED on the back, or bottom of sculpture and tag on jewelry with: title, artist, materials, year, and price.

Artwork without labels WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Pieces must be installation ready with a HANGING WIRE ON THE BACK; no saw tooth hooks.

2D ARTWORK WITHOUT A HANGING WIRE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

If specific installation materials (other than a wire) are needed, contact the Gallery Director via email ([email protected]) before entering to secure approval. Specific installation materials should be included, along with clear instructions for installation, with the shipped or delivered work.

ALL ARTWORK MUST BE FOR SALE and the gallery will take a 30% commission on sales.

The Curator will choose accepted pieces and artists will be notified by email of acceptance.

Notification emails will come from: '[email protected]', NOT Arts Illiana Gallery, so please check your Spam folder and/or email us if you have not received notification by the date listed, 11/26/16.
If you do receive notification, PLEASE RESPOND WITH AN EMAIL to let us know that you have received notification and when we can expect delivery of your art.

The gallery reserves the right to reject any artwork due to inadequate preparation for installation, or for potential security or public safety issues. Any accepted and delivered works which differ in quality or are not representative of the digital file may be disqualified at the discretion of the gallery.

Those whose works have been accepted are then responsible for transporting works to the gallery:
Arts Illiana Gallery
23 N. 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807

Accepted work must be delivered or shipped to Arts Illiana Gallery between November 28th and November 30th, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
It is the responsibility of the artist to transport and insure (if desired) works in transit to and from the gallery. Shipped work must be packed in reusable containers to be returned by post, clear shipping instructions must be included, as well as shipping labels, FedEx or UPS account number, or prepaid USPS postage.
Artists must sign the Loan Agreement upon delivery of their work to the gallery.
Artists who ship their work must print a copy of the Loan Agreement (it will be emailed to the artists), sign it and send it along with their shipped work.

Work not sold should be retrieved by the artist or artist's proxy January 20th through January 28th, Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm.

Work not collected within 30 days of the close of the exhibition will become the property of Arts Illiana.