2020 Members’ Juried Show Call

June 5 – July 1, 2020
Laura H. Miles Gallery
Opening Preview June 4, 6 – 8 p.m.
Free and open to the public

PURPOSE

The 2020 Members’ Juried Show provides all members of the Minnetonka Center for the Arts an opportunity to enter their work in a professional, juried exhibiton, and seeks to present a balanced representation of the talents and artistic interests of our members.

ELIGIBILITY

All members of the Art Center (current through July 1, 2020) are invited to submit up to 3 original works of art. Memberships may be initiated or renewed on the day of delivery.

PROCESS

• Deliver artwork on Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (FIRM)
• Jurors will meet on May 20-21.
• Accepted entries posted on our Exhibits webpage by 4 p.m. on May 28
• Non-accepted art pick-up: Saturday, May 29 & 30, 10 p.m. – 2 p.m. (FIRM)
• Show closing pick-up: July 2 & 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (FIRM)

ENTRY FEE AND TAGS

$10 for one piece, $20 for two, and $25 for three. Entry fee is payable in the gallery by cash or check, or at the front desk by credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Deliver your work to the Gallery and sign your exhibit contract. Inventory tags (see PDF) must be filled out completely—both halves—for each entry (do not cut the double tag in half). For 2-D work, attach tag to the back, and for 3-D work, attach the tag to the bottom. You must include the retail sale price of each work. The Art Center reserves the right to reject work that has not been valued appropriately.

AWARDS

Best of Show, Second and Third places will be designated, plus honorable mentions in major media categories.

WHAT TO ENTER

• All media 2-D and 3-D (except installation art) are eligible.
• Each member may enter up to three pieces of work.
• Works must be original, completed within the past 2 years.
• Work done in class must be executed solely by the student.
• Kits are not allowed.
• Work shown at previous Art Center shows will not be accepted.

SALES & PROMOTION

All works must be for sale. The Art Center will retain a 40% commission on sales. Consent to reproduce images of works for publicity or educational purposes is assumed unless specifically refused in writing.

REQUIREMENTS

• All works must be ready to display.
• 2-D work must be dry, framed (or gallery wrapped with finished edges for works on canvas) and securely wired for hanging.
• No sawtooth hangers.
• 3-D work must be stable and structurally sound.
• Acetate or shrink-wrapped work will not be accepted.
• Work must be labeled clearly with tags.

LIABILITY

• Selected works will be insured from receipt through July 3, 2020.
• Works NOT selected will be insured through May 30, 2020.

DELIVERY & PICK-UP

Delivery and pick-up of all work is the responsibility of the artist. All packing materials must be removed from the Art Center by the artist at the time of delivery. The Art Center is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork not picked up during these times.

JURIED SHOWS EXPLAINED

FAQ (about NFS and picture hangers)