Affirmations Accepting Art Submissions for Pride Exhibition

(Affirmations Press Release, March 14, 2013)

Affirmations is pleased to announce this CALL FOR ENTRY to artists to submit work for consideration for the Annual All-Media Group Pride Exhibition, held in the Pittmann- Puckett Gallery. Entries are due, delivered or postmarked by April 26, 2013.

Opening on Thursday, May 16, 2013, this show will feature a wide array of work by area artists. The Pittman-Puckett Curatorial Committee will select 40 to 50 selected works for group exhibition through July 11th, 2013.

Entry Procedure

• Artists may submit multiple entries for selection.

• Entries will be selected by digital images in JPEG or TIF format submitted on a disc or email preferred.

• One image for each 2-dimensional artwork and up to three images for each 3- dimensional artwork may be submitted.

• All images must be of professional quality.

• Entry form and disc mailed or delivered to Curatorial Committee, Pittmann-

Puckett Gallery, 290 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale, Michigan 48207 or email to Program Coordinator Megh Hollowell via mhollowell@goaffirmations.org.

Digital Format

• Digital images are to be submitted on a Windows capable CD. JPEG format files are preferred.

• Keep files to a maximum size of 1.5MB, and 300 dpi.

• Be sure your image file names do not have special characters like quotation

marks or slash marks. File names need to be as follows: Name_art title_entry

letter (A-B).jpeg

• Include a reference sheet with thumbnails of images, dimensions, medium and

retail price of each submission.

• Label the CD with the artist’s name and email address.

Presentation

Artwork must be prepared in a professional manner for installation. The backs of

2-dimensional artwork should have the artwork label completed and firmly attached.

Exhibition Calendar

April 26, 2013

Postmark deadline for exhibition entries

May 2, 2013

Selected artist and works invited to participate in exhibition.

May 10, 2013

Accepted artwork due. Deliver to Affirmations between 11AM – 9PM

May 16, 2013

Exhibition Opening and Artist Reception 6:30PM-9PM

July 11, 2013

Exhibition closes – final day

July 12-15, 2012

Pick-up unsold exhibited artwork

Eligibility

This all-media exhibition is open to all Michigan and Ontario residents 18 and older.

Artists may submit multiple entries in any media created within the last two years.

Works submitted must not have been previously shown in the Pittmann-Puckett

Gallery. All work submitted must be available for sale.

Delivery and Pick-Up

Works may be hand delivered or shipped. If shipping, the artist is responsible for complying with all regulations pertaining to works of art. Artists must make arrangements for return shipping and cover all expenses. All works must be delivered and picked up on the dates specified in the calendar.

Liability

Every precaution will be taken to assure protection of the work; however Affirmations is not responsible for loss or damage.

Sales

Affirmations retains a 25% commission for staffing, processing and making sales.

Michigan sales tax is collected and submitted. Payments to artists will be no later than

30 days after the closing of the exhibition.

Agreement

Submitting an entry to this exhibition shall constitute the agreement with all conditions in this prospectus. Affirmations reserves the right to reproduce accepted entries for publicity purposes.

For more information on art at Affirmations, check out their website at www.goaffirmations.org.