VSA arts - Artist Call for Entries

Call For Entries

VSA arts of Texas

Mental Illness Awareness Week 2010 Exhibition

Eligibility & Media

VSA Arts of Texas invites all artists in San Antonio and surrounding areas with mental illness to submit artwork to the exhibition. There is no entry fee and 2D and 3D works in all media are eligible. Artwork may be no larger than 3’x3’. Negative images or images which are not suitable to be shown in the general public will not be chosen for display.

Entries

Please submit up to three entries in the form of photographs, digital images on CD, disc or by E-Mail. The post mark deadline for entry is August 15,2010 In order to have images returned, send a self addressed, stamped envelope with the entry form. Those selected will be notified on September 1, 2010.

Exhibition

The sixth annual exhibit will open on Friday, October 8, 2010 and close Thursday, October 29, 2010 at a gallery in San Antonio, Texas.

Terms

An entry to this exhibit constitutes full agreement on the part of the artist to all conditions outlined in this call for entries.

·       Work must be strongly framed and wired ready for hanging.

·       No fragile or precious materials that cannot withstand normal handling and storage will be accepted.

·       The Exhibit Committee will have final authority to define what constitutes an acceptable entry.

Sales

A Commission of 20% will be charged of all sales directly from the exhibition.

Calendar

August15, 2010                      Entry post mark deadline

September 1,2010                   Artist notified of acceptance

October 21, 2010                    Accepted works due

October 8, 2010                      Grand Reception and Show Opens

October 29, 2010                    Show closes

October 29, 2010                    Artwork to be picked up or returned

For further information contact Susan Beattie at miawartshow@yahoo.com or

(210) 341-4979 and or April Sullivan at our toll free number 866-489-8412 or