Back to the Garden

Back to the Garden is a spring exhibition at Ciel Gallery in Charlotte, NC. The theme invites artists to interpret birds, bees, flowers, trees, and the joys of the natural world as desired. Artists are welcome to participate in any medium; both 2-D and 3-D work are welcome with no size restrictions, though space will be a consideration. All US artists are eligible to apply.

The entry fee is $35.00 for 2 images, with an additional $10.00 media fee for each additional image up to 5 total. Images must be submitted as JPEG files sized to no less than 1920 pixels on the longest side and no greater than 5MB. All entries must be original work created by the submitting artist. No prints (except photography), giclées, or prints on aluminum are accepted. Work must be clean, securely wired, and ready to hang. Submitted images must reflect the actual work as closely as possible.

All exhibited work must be for sale. A 40% commission will be taken on all works sold during the exhibition or within 30 days as a direct result of the exhibition. Payment will be mailed to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing. Artists should supply their own insurance if desired. Unsold works will be returned in original packaging via artist-supplied pre-paid label two to four weeks after the exhibition closes. The Best of Show award is $500, with Honorable Mentions also awarded. Judge: Felicia van Bork. Opening reception is Friday, April 7, 6:00-9:00 PM. Exhibition closes Saturday, April 29. Pick-up by appointment on April 29, or return-shipped by May 5.