ZOZOBRA II

Artist Benefits:
Selected artists receive an individual web page on the Suture Zone site.
Selected artists receive a place in the Suture Zone publication showcasing submitted art.
Artists can benefit from networking with other artists who are concerned about the state of the world.
Sharing and exposure on social media.

Artist Eligibility:
must be 18 years or older
can be emerging or established
must be able to communicate in English

Fee:
Entry is free. Each submission includes up to 2 artworks.
Artist can submit more than once if he or she would like more than 2 artworks to be considered.
Inclusion will require the payment of a $35 CAD Participation Fee, per submission, to be included in the exhibition.
Participation fees are NOT refundable.

Media:
all work is eligible such as paintings, drawings, photography, digital, mixed-media, print work and collage.
File attachment field:
The file name must not include a space when uploaded.
The file size limit for attachments is 10MB.
Only one file can be uploaded per file attachment field. Images formats accepted are: .ttf, .png, .jpg, .jpeg.

At this time we do not accept submissions of AI-generated content, as the current technology is based heavily on unauthorized use of copyrighted content. We also will not accept AI-derivatives, or larger works with any AI component, for the same reason.


Judging Criteria:
Suture Zone looks for originality, mastery of medium, strong overall design and composition, creative and clear interpretation of theme and a solid, arresting impression and intention in each artwork.

Artist Biography:
maximum 150 words
must be written in the first person and should explain the artist’s purpose
and inspiration for his or her overall practice or for the pieces submitted.
will not be a factor during the jurying process but will be used in Exhibition or Artist Pages
text will be edited if they surpass the word limit or if they are structurally and/or grammatically incorrect


Artist Message (your chance to rant!):
maximum 150 words

Image Requirements:
only 1 artwork and 1 frontal viewpoint per image is permissible
cannot exceed 6MB
image file must be in .jpg format
files must be labeled as Full name-Title of Art.jpg (example: Kelly Jones-Sunrise.jpg)
cropped to show only the artwork - frames, mat, other backgrounds and watermarks are unacceptable
clear, without glares and in focus

Artist notification of results:
Suture Zone will notify all entrants of inclusion or exclusion of the current exhibition by email.

Newsletter Subscription:
Upon submission, artists will be added to Suture Zone’s email list and will receive future announcements and newsletters. Artists can unsubscribe from Suture Zone’s email list at any time.


POLICY
once the submission deadline has been reached, no image substitutions or changes will be permitted
all artwork must be original and not done with help from teachers or be copied from work by other artists or photographers
all decisions regarding exhibitions are final
all selected artwork must remain in the exhibition for the entire duration - early withdrawals are not permitted
artists' contact information will not be shared with external parties or groups
Suture Zone reserves the right to cancel, extend or change deadline or exhibition dates or content at any time
all selected artists will be promoted on Suture Zone’s social channels

USAGE RIGHTS
By submitting above, the artist who has his or her artwork selected for an exhibition agrees that Suture Zone is granted usage of the artwork for display, publication, promotion, marketing, email newsletters, press releases and for use on the Suture Zone website and social media. The artist's name will be displayed with the artwork in most but not all cases. The artwork and artist's name will also be archived on this site and will be available for public view. The artist maintains all copyrights of the images of artworks. Images will not be resold, copied, exchanged or downloaded from this site.


LEGAL
SELECTED ARTIST agrees to pay (Non-refundable Participation Fee): $35 CAD fee for two (2) images.
Consignment: The artwork(s) exhibited and/or represented by Suture Zone, pursuant to this Agreement, are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “ARTWORK” and refers to those artworks submitted by ARTIST to Suture Zone and accepted by Suture Zone for exhibition for the duration of the exhibition dates.
ARTIST represents and warrants that ARTIST is the creator of the ARTWORK and ARTIST has the authority to enter this Agreement with Suture Zone without the consent of any third party.
Suture Zone will exhibit the ARTWORK in an exhibition represented by Suture Zone online or in printed publication form.
ARTIST retains ownership of all ARTWORK represented by Suture Zone until such ARTWORK is sold, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or otherwise. ARTIST retains copyright to all consigned ARTWORK in perpetuity, as governed by law. Suture Zone shall take the steps necessary to ensure that the ARTIST’s notice of copyright is protected and included in all documentation.
PROMOTION: All entrants grant Suture Zone the right to use or publish images of their work to promote the art exhibits, future calls for entries, videos, or the art gallery. Selected entries may be included in our online gallery, on our Facebook page, Instagram, or other social media sites for the purpose of promoting artists and shows.
MODIFICATIONS: All modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by BOTH parties. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between Suture Zone and ARTIST.
Suture Zone reserves the right to use discretion in exhibiting or not exhibiting accepted ARTWORK.
Suture Zone is an operating name under Strange Ideas.