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 call to artists details (please scroll down) 

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ARIZONA IN BLOOM

Call Description:
WHAM Art Association is hosting a Juried art exhibit for Arizona Artists only, May 4, 2021 through May 28, 2021. Two-dimensional wall art and three-dimensional art will be juried on the visual appeal of the piece and the creativity demonstrated in portraying a piece of art that depicts the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.


Exhibition Dates:  May 4 thru May 28, 2021
Show Hours:  Tuesday thru Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Eligibility:  Open to all Arizona Artists age 18 and older.
Location:  WHAM Art Gallery, 16560 N Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378.  This exhibit will also be promoted on social media and our online gallery.

Timeline:
Deadline for Entries:  Monday, April 19, 2021 at midnight.
Notification of Acceptance:  Monday, April 26, 2021
Notification of Non-Acceptance:  Monday, April 26, 2021
Delivery of Artwork to WHAM:  Monday, May 3, 2021 from 10am to 2pm
Artists Reception:  To be determined at a late date pending social distancing guidelines.

Specifications:  
3-D artwork small enough to display on a pedestal 18 inches across.
2-D artwork, no larger than 48 inches on the longest side.
Jewelry must fit in a glass display case that is 12” x 12” x 12”.

Entry Fees (non-refundable)
Up to 3 pieces $35
Up to 4 pieces $43
Up to 5 pieces $51

Submission:
Entries will be submitted online through the WHAM Website under Gallery – “Call to Artists” to WHAM AZ Entrythingy at the bottom of the page.  Or the call can be found at the Entrythingy web site entrythingy.com
Images should be jpeg format and under 5mb but over 1mb.  Your image files should be named with your last name and a number for example:  freeman 1, freeman 2 and so on.
Payment will be online through PayPal using a credit card or a PayPal account.  Payments can be made by check mailed to WHAM Art Center, Attn: Diane Freeman, 16560 N Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378.
If you need assistance, contact Diane Freeman by email at diane.freeman@wham-art.org.

Sales:  
All sales of artwork will be conducted through the WHAM Main Desk.  A contribution of 20% will be retained by WHAM on each sold item.
Artist will receive a check from WHAM the follow month for their sale.

All Artwork Must Be:  
Original work by the artist. No copies, giclee prints will be allowed.
Photography and digitally produced prints are allowed as originals.
All artwork must be for sale – no NFS allowed.
Artwork that has shown in the WHAM gallery since 2019 will not be accepted.
Labeled with the artist’s name, title of work, medium and price.
2D must be no longer than 48 inches in either direction.
Under 30 pounds in order to be supported by WHAM hanging system.

Artwork must be framed:
Frames must be undamaged and free of dust and wired adequately to support the work.  No saw-tooth hangers allowed.
Wire on the back of the frame should be no more than one quarter of the way down the length of the piece.
Mats and glass must be clean.
Canvases:  
Gallery wrap 1.25 inches or more must have sides painted and no staples showing
Canvases less than 1.25 inches must be framed.

Shipping Instructions:
If you must ship your artwork, it should be addressed to the WHAM Art Gallery, Attn:  Diane Freeman, 16560 N Dysart Road, Surprise, AZ 85378.  Artists are solely responsible for the cost, care, protection and insurance of their work during shipment to and from the WHAM Art Gallery. Artists must provide a prepaid return shipping label with their shipment.  Accepted artwork must be received at WHAM no later than April 30, 2021.

Artists Must Adhere to the delivery and pick-up times.  Late pick-up/storage fee is $10 for the first week and an additional $5 for each successive week.
Artists retain the copyright to their artwork.  WHAM Art Gallery reserves the right to photograph and publish images of artwork for this and for future exhibitions and for use in the WHAM Art Gallery Virtual Exhibition.

Juror to be announced

Terms of Entry:
I have read and understand and am in agreement with the entire contents of the Call for Entries and though every effort will be made to protect submitted artworks, I understand that the WHAM Art Gallery, its volunteers and staff will assume no responsibility or liability for loss or damage.  I understand and agree that the WHAM Art Association and Art Gallery is held harmless and not responsible for the replacement, repair, nor payment of any artwork that may be damaged or stolen or acts of God during the time it is being displayed or stored at this venue.

By submitting artwork to this exhibit, I hereby agree to relieve the above mentioned parties from any and all liability to myself, my artwork and/or property.  I certify that my artwork is original and that I have not copied the work of another artist.

Please address any questions or concerns to WHAM Art Gallery, attn: Diane Freeman, diane.freeman@wham-art.org.





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