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The submission deadline is August 11, 2017.

How many images can I submit?

You can submit between 1 and 3 images.

What file types are accepted?

Accepted file types: 10001010100000000000. Maximum file size: 1000 MB per image.

When is the exhibition?

The exhibition opens on September 29, 2017 and runs until November 04, 2017.

How many entries can I submit?

You can submit up to 5 separate entries to this call.

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Mark of the Hand

Name: Mark of the Hand
Start: 2017-09-29T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2017-11-04T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Park Forest, IL 60466

Organization: Tall Grass Arts Association Location Park Forest, IL 60466 Entry Fee Paid Entry Deadline August 11, 2017 Exhibition Sep 29 - Nov 4, 2017

Artists are invited to submit entries for MARK OF THE HAND, a juried exhibition of original artwork celebrating handmade processes.

From prehistory, humans have told their story by literally leaving marks with their hands. Direct mark making and hand forming are the theme of the MARK OF THE HAND art show.

MARK OF THE HAND will include two and three-dimensional art which celebrates the legacy of traditional, pre-1800 art tools and processes. The artwork will show evidence of being made directly by the human hand.

Media includes (but not limited to) painting, drawing, original printmaking (etchings, engravings, woodcuts and lithographs), sculpture, ceramics, metals, fiber, glass, and wood. Subject matter is open.

AWARDS
- Cash 'Awards of Excellence" will be given.
- Curators and jurors for the exhibition are Gail Otterson, MFA and Bill Wild, BA, GIA.

The Tall Grass Arts Association operates a regional art gallery located in Park Forest, Illinois.

- All forms of original handmade artwork will be accepted for consideration. All sizes, media, styles, and formats considered. (The MARK OF THE HAND exhibition will not include photography or digital media. In April, 2018 Tall Grass Gallery will host a juried show of digital artwork.)

- Works should not have been shown at Tall Grass Gallery in the last two years.

- Photo references for creating artwork are allowed, if the photos originate from the artist.

- Artists may submit up to 3 works for judging.

- Completed applications, entry fees, and jpeg images must be submitted to www.EntryThingy.com.

- All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.

- 2-dimensional work must be wired and ready to hang (no saw-tooth hangers please)

- All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures must be installed by the artists themselves.

- Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given to Tall Grass to use any images of exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.

- All accepted artists will be sent exhibit labels that should be attached to the backs of works before delivery.

- Accepted artists will be asked to send current Artist's Statement, Biography and Resume for gallery use.

DATES:
Entry Deadline - August 11, 2017
August 18 -Notification of acceptance
August 25 -Paperwork due back to gallery
September 20 -Final delivery date of artwork to Tall Grass
September 29 -Show opens (Reception 7-9pm)
November 4 -Show Closes
November 5 & 6 -Pick-up artwork

- Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet the requirements or is considered too fragile for exhibit.

- Shipped work will be accepted. Artists are required to supply pre-paid return shipping labels with accepted work.

- Questions or problems with submitting to this site should be sent to Tall Grass at 708.748.3377. [email protected]

FEES AND COMMISSION

- A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to three entries must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

- The gallery retains a 30% commission from any sales of work during the exhibit.

- Work may be marked NFS.

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