EXPLORING the HUDSON: river, land & culture
DATES: June 24 - July 25, 2009
Reception: June 26, 5 to 9 pm
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 10, 2008
JUROR: TBA
ELIGIBILITY MEDIA: The exhibition is open to artists residing regionally, nationally and internationally who work in all media including video.
CRITERIA: Artists are encouraged to do their own exploration of the Hudson River, the lands which flank it and the communities which are affected by it - past, present & future. Henry Hudson and his exploration of the Hudson River is also a stimulus for this exhibition. There are no size restrictions.
AWARDS:There will be cash awards given in three categories: Juror's Choice.
PROCEDURE : All images must be supplied in j-peg or digital format. Entries may be submitted on-line through e-mail: fultonstreetgallery@gmail.com or mail CD and DVD to FSG at 408 Fulton Street Gallery, Troy NY 12180. Each artist may submit one view of up to five recent works. Sculptors may submit two views of each work. Images must represent work available for this exhibition. E-mail will be used for notification of acceptance.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS: Do not submit images on rewritable media. Use standard formats, such as jpg or tiff. J-peg entries of either 72 or 96 dpi in one e-mail, with all attached entries not to exceed one megabyte total, unzipped and uncompressed. Number the j-peg files and list the entries in the body of the e-mail with title, medium and dimensions, Include your full name, and all other information.
ENTRY FEE: A non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 non-member $20.00 member, will be charged to assist with exhibition costs. Please make checks payable to the Fulton Street Gallery and enclose with CD rom, Entry Form, and resume. OR pay entry fee on-line through Paypal
DELIVERY OF WORK: Artists selected will be expected to deliver their artwork to the Fulton Street Gallery at 408 Fulton Street on Sunday. February 13, 2009 between the hours of 10 am and noon. Artwork must be suitably framed or mounted (no exposed glass edges) with hanging wire securely attached to the frame. The Fulton Street Gallery reserves the right not to accept any artwork in fragile or unstable condition, or materials, which might damage the gallery’s facilities. Shipped work must arrive by 5 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2009.
LIABILITY: The Fulton Street Gallery does not assume responsibility for artwork while in transit or during return. The work will be insured for the duration of the exhibition at the Fulton Street Gallery. Submission of images for judging constitutes an agreement by the artist to the conditions of this prospectus. The Fulton Street Gallery reserves the right to use images of submitted works in the exhibition for use in any catalogue and for publicity. All reasonable care will be exercised in the handling of the works received.
COMMISSION on Sales AS FOLLOWS:
• Non FSG Member: (no working hours) - 60%/40% (60% payable to the artist)
• Active FSG Member: (2 hours monthly) - 70%/30% (70% payable to the artist)
• Sustaining FSG Member: (2 hours weekly) - 75%/25% (75% payable to the artist)
• Associate FSG Member: (4 hours weekly) - 80%/20% (80% payable to the artist)
REMOVAL OF WORK: For works selected for exhibition, removal dates are: from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Juny 25 from 10:00am to 2:00 pm on July 26. FSG insurance coverage for unclaimed works will end at 5:00pm, July 26, 2009.
INQUIRIES: Further information may be obtained from the director, Colleen Skiff, e-mail: fultonstreetgallery@gmail.com or 518-366-5184
Please go to Page 2 for printable ENTRY FORM