2015 CAC Annual Membership Show

Hosted by
Mary Tomás Gallery
1110 Dragon St.
Dallas, Texas 75207
(214) 727-5101

Submission Deadline: Monday, July 6
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 8th 5 pm - 8 pm

Jurors:
Debbie Ballard, Sculptor
Mary Tomás, Mary Tomás Gallery
Mary Vernon, Southern Methodist University

Creative Arts Center of Dallas is now accepting submissions for our 2015 Annual Membership Exhibition. In this juried exhibition our panel will be looking for the most exceptional of member work in all mediums. CAC members are invited to submit up to three images of original 2D or 3D artworks created within the last two years for consideration. For further information, please contact Andrea Blanco at [email protected] or via phone (214) 320-1275.

ELIGIBILITY: All persons with memberships valid through July 2015 are eligible to submit artwork. Entrants must be or become members of the Creative Arts Center of Dallas at the time of submission. Entrants may become a member or renew current membership online, via phone, or in person. A One (1) Year Individual Membership is $45 or $35 for Seniors, Educators and Students.

ENTRY FEES: The entry fee is $45 for a maximum of three images per artist to be submitted online or to the CAC office on a CD. This includes either three images detailing one piece of artwork, or three images of three different artworks.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA: Work that does not comply with these requirements will not be accepted. The CAC will not refund any membership or entry fees to those who have not complied with the submission guidelines.

1. Artwork submitted must be original works of art.
2. Artwork must have been produced within 24 months prior to the exhibition.
3. Artwork must not have been previously shown in any CAC related exhibitions.

HOW TO SUBMIT:
1. Complete the application and submit with three images.
2. Entry fees must be paid at the time of submission no later than Monday, July 6.
No late entries will be considered.
3. Applications and images may be submitted via email, mail, or in person to the CAC. Entry fees and membership may be paid in person or via phone. Images must be .jpg or .tif file formats not to exceed 1MB in size. CDs will not be returned to the artist.

NOTIFICATION: Artists will be notified via email no later than Friday, July 24 if their artwork has been accepted into the exhibition.

DROP-OFF: Accepted artwork(s) are to be delivered to Mary Tomás Gallery (1110 Dragon St., Dallas, Texas 75207, (214) 727-5101) Monday, July 27th, Tuesday, July 28th & Wednesday, July 29th between 11 - 5 pm, no exceptions will be made for late work. All accepted artworks must be labeled at the time of drop-off and ready to hang or install properly. Please see the following:

1. Label artwork on front and back (with a piece of paper) with artist first and last name, title, medium, dimensions, year produced, price. (Also, indicate the top of image if necessary for 2D works.)
2. Artwork must be exhibition ready with securely attached Wire or D-rings. No alligator or triangle hooks will be accepted.
3. Artwork requiring special installation or utensils must be provided by the artist.

LIABILITY: The Creative Arts Center of Dallas, Mary Tomás Gallery, and agents will not be responsible for loss or damage to any works. CAC reserves the right to reproduce images of artwork in the 2015 Annual Membership Exhibition on the CAC website, Mary Tomás Gallery website and in any Membership Exhibition advertising or collateral associated with the CAC. Each artist is encouraged to secure personal insurance for the duration of the exhibition. Submission of artwork to the exhibit indicates acceptance of conditions stated above.

SALE: The gallery retains a 30% commission on all artwork sold during the exhibition. Please price your work accordingly. Do not submit any work you do not wish to sell; works labeled 'NFS' will not be accepted.

The exhibition will close Saturday, September 5th and work must be picked up at Mary Tomás Gallery on Tuesday, Sept. 7 and Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 10:30 am - 6 pm. NO EXCEPTIONS. A $25 storage fee per day will be charged to the artist for artwork retrieved after Sept. 8. Work will become property of Mary Tomás Gallery after 30 days.


IMPORTANT DATES:

May 26th - July 6th: Submission of artwork

July 24th: Accepted artists notified

July 27th, 28th & 29th: Artists drop-off artwork to Mary Tomás Gallery, 11 am - 5 pm

August 8th: Opening Reception from 5 - 8 pm

Sept. 5th: Exhibition Ends

Sept 7th - 8th: Pick up artwork at Mary Tomás Gallery, 10:30 am - 6 pm