Ethereal - Poetic - Sublime

APPLICATION & ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS
If you already have an EntryThingy login, please use it for your application. Make any necessary updates to your profile. If you've never used EntryThingy before, you will need to create a login and profile.

Applications allow artists to enter up to three artworks. Artists may submit with either 2D or 3D artwork, or a combination of the two. All artwork is acceptable as long as the majority medium used is hot or cold wax. Please label your photographs as: yourlastname_artworktitle.jpg

The blue box at the top of the application is for uploading your images. Below the box is where you will be prompted for more details. Once you've completed one entry, scroll back up to the box to enter your second and third entry. After you've applied with up to 3 entries, the application will show a green box at the top that doesn't allow for any more entries.

Regardless of how many artworks entered, scroll down to the bottom of the page to complete any other questions or prompts and to pay with PayPal or Credit Card. While your entries may be saved, your application is not complete until you have paid. Editing is possible before and after the application fee is paid.

Your work automatically saves as you go. By selecting the "Save and Finish Later" button, you have the ability to come back any time before the deadline to alter and/or complete your saved draft.

Your entry(ies) will appear in smaller boxes at the top of your application. Below each image, you will see the:
- Title
- Medium
- Price
- Description
- Edit button
- Ad view button
- Delete button.

The "Add View" button is for an (optional) additional photograph that may be added to your entries.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING:
- Label your artwork photographs as: yourlastname_artworktitle.jpg
- The DEPTH measurement of your artwork is REQUIRED, not optional, as the application states.
- Each entry offers an additional (optional) photograph of the same artwork. This additional photograph is for a detail image or a different angle of the same painting or sculpture. It may be added by using the "Add View" button.
- Artists are NOT required to utilize both photograph boxes per entry.
- EntryThingy uses the word "pieces." Pieces = photographs
- EntryThingy states that you can upload up to a 50 MB image, but this is too large for our files. Please use the guidelines in this prospectus.
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SHORT ANSWER QUESTION DESCRIPTIONS

DESCRIPTION: Please write a brief statement of how your artwork relates to the theme, your inspiration and/or details of the work's creation.

MATERIAL/MEDIUM: Please write the materials used for your artwork. If the substrate is unusual, please include it in your description.

PERMISSION FOR USE
Artists will be asked permission to use their photograph for marketing purposes. Select YES or NO in this section. Please note, if you mark NO, your artwork will not appear in the NorCAL Wax online gallery, nor in any social media or printed materials.
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TIPS FOR PHOTOGRAPHING YOUR WORK
Photographs of artwork should take up the entire frame. Do not include frames or other distracting backgrounds. If photographing sculpture, please use a plain one-colored background.

Please format photographs of your artwork as: yourlastname_artworktitle.jpg

Photographs may be taken with a digital camera or iPhone. Photographs are best in natural light, preferably on a cloudy day or in the morning - before the sun is high in the sky. Do not cover your artwork with glass and avoid reflections or glare. For this reason, you should avoid using a flash as well. Shoot square onto the art to get the whole image. Holding the camera at the same angle as the piece assists with aligning the sides of your artwork with the camera frame.

If your artwork is framed, DO NOT include the frame in your image.

Although the frame should not be part of your photograph, the dimensions listed with your application should include the ENTIRE SIZE OF YOUR ARTWORK, INCLUDING THE FRAME. H x W x D. The "depth" is required for 2D and 3D artwork. It is NOT optional, as it states on the application.

The shortest side of your photographs should be set between 1500 and 2500 pixels, and the final image should be between 2 MB -5 MB. EntryThingy states that you can upload up to 50 MB, but this is too large for our end files. Please use the guidelines in this prospectus. Free online image resizing here: https://tinyurl.com/4smyz3v6
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SAVE YOUR IMAGE AS: yourlastname_artworktitle.jpg

2D ARTWORK PARAMETERS
- Artists may submit up to three 2D works that are primarily hot or cold wax.
- Artists may include up to 2 images for each entry.
- Artwork may measure no more than 30 x 30 inches.
- Each NorCAL Wax member is guaranteed to have at least 1 artwork selected for the exhibition.

3D ARTWORK PARAMETERS
- Artists may submit up to three 3D (or combination of 2D & 3D) works that are primarily hot or cold wax.
- Artists may include up to 2 images for each entry.
- 3D work is limited to a 16 x 16 inch base, and may not weigh more than 30 lbs.
- Each NorCAL Wax member is guaranteed to have at least 1 artwork selected for the exhibition.
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ENTRY FEE
$20 entry fee for the submission of up to three pieces for consideration. Each artist is guaranteed that at least one artwork will be included in the exhibition.

Curators reserve the right to contact applicants if a submission is deemed incompatible with the theme or presents logistical or technical complications.

AWARDS
Three Awards, $75 each.
5 Honorable Mention Certificates

Awards and Honorable Mentions will be announced at the Opening Reception on April 9, 2027 from 5 - 7 pm.
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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

- Work must be professionally presented and wired 1/3 from the top of the frame.
- Wire must sit at least 4 inches from the top of the frame when taut (adjusted reasonably for smaller works).
- NO SAW TOOTH HANGERS ALLOWED.
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ARTWORK DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
NorCAL Wax strives to include as many members as possible in this exhibition opportunity. However, due to the Gallery's limited storage space, all artwork must be delivered IN PERSON. Please read carefully -

All artwork must be delivered by hand on either:
- Sunday, April 4, 2027, from 5–6 pm
- Monday, April 5, 2027, from 12–1:30 pm

DELIVERY WITH SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
This section applies to artists who live more than 100 miles from the CFC, or those who are physically unable to deliver their work in person.

In order to achieve this NorCAL Wax will contact participating artists with special circumstances, to coordinate an early artwork drop-off. Early drop-offs will take place at a mutually convenient location halfway to Walnut Creek between March 13 and March 27, 2027.
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SALES INFORMATION
The CFC will direct all sales business to artists and requests a 20% commission in the form of a donation. Following a sale, artists should send their commission payment to the CFC online or by check. Artwork included in this exhibition that is not for sale should be applied with "$0" and labeled as “NFS."