THE DETAILS
SCOPE AND INTENTION
PAR-Projects invites artists in all media to submit work(s) for a 7-week group exhibition during the 2023 season.
This exhibition is open to submission of all media that address the theme "New Horizons."
With the growth our organization has experienced in the previous years and with our sights set on even higher planes, PAR-Projects seeks to celebrate our current phase of development with this exhibition that explores the theme "New Horizons."
We encourage artists to interpret this theme liberally and apply with works that address the theme both through their formal composition and/or though a work's conceptual connection to the idea of new horizons. Does your work exhibit new environments, examine a new phase of life or probe new ideas? If so, this group exhibition might be for you!
Those submitting 4D work must provide all tech as well as written instructions for installing the work and troubleshooting. The maximum measurement of any dimension (H,W,D) is 48”.
Please note, while all exhibiting artists are encouraged to attend the reception, those located in OH must be available for the reception on Saturday, July 15th.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Creativity & Originality of work
- Quality of craft within work
- Clarity and coherence of concept
EXHIBITION SPACE
The Gallery at Studeō PAR- is located in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, within the 15,000 sqft. Studeō PAR- arts complex (directly next door to PAR-Projects). At just under 1,000 square feet, this recently converted industrial gallery space features industrial floors, floating white walls, a small courtyard, and a ceiling height of 11’. Pedestals are limited but available.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SELECTED ARTISTS & USAGE RIGHTS
Before submitting your work, you must accept the following agreement between you as the artist and PAR-Projects.
The artist will provide images and consent to the use of these images for the creation of promotional materials to be used on PAR-Project’s website and social media channels.
The artist shall retain all copyright of any images they submit to PAR-Projects for promotional use.
If requested, the artist will provide, in a timely manner, artist statements, quotes for press releases, bio, resume or cv with website address, exhibition history, lecture or gallery program experience, awards, exhibition and program reviews and any other materials.
If selected, the artist will hand deliver or ship artwork for installation to be delivered no later than Friday, June 30th. The artist will also provide return shipping or arrange pick during the exhibition de-install or the week following. All expenses incurred with the shipping or delivery of artwork are the sole responsibility of the artist/(s).
The artist acknowledges that PAR-Projects is not obligated or responsible for storing work after the closing of the exhibition. In the event that artwork in not picked up by Friday, September 15th, PAR-Projects has the authority to remove the artwork from the premises.
The artist (if located in OH) will attend the exhibition's opening reception on Saturday, July 15th.
PAR-PROJECTS SUPPORT
PAR-Projects will organize the exhibition reception and will list this event and the exhibition in local and regional media “Event Listings.”
PAR-Projects will prepare and distribute press releases and other promotional materials including a Facebook event for the exhibition reception.
PAR-Projects will send E-blast with information about the exhibition including the schedule and reception to our supporters, funders and volunteers.
COMMISSION
PAR-Projects will receive a thirty percent (30%) commission on the sale of artwork but does not guarantee the sale of work.
EXHIBITION TIMELINE
Application deadline: Thursday, June 1st
Notification: The first week of June
Work shipped or delivered to PAR-Projects: Monday, June 26th - Friday, June 30th
Install: July 6th - 11th
Exhibition run: July 12th – September 1st
Reception: Saturday, July 15th
De-install: September 5th – 8th
Artwork picked up or shipped from PAR-Projects: September 12th – 15th
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DIGITAL IMAGE FORMAT
CHECKLIST - The following is required for applications to be considered by jurors.
contact information
- Brief biography
- Resume/cv
- Image list (image thumbnail numbered to correspond with submitted jpegs, artist, title, dimensions, year, media, insurance value, sale status)
- Images - Minimum of 1, maximum of 5.
- Application Fee - payable by credit/debit card on Jotform (if applicable).
IMAGE FORMATTING
Images must be saved as JPGs
Images must be sized to the following dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side with an image size not exceeding 5MB
Images must be labeled as follows: First initial, last name, image number (e.g. sJackson1.jpg)
Files which are mislabeled or lack the artist’s name will not be viewed by the selection team.
GUIDELINES FOR INDOOR EXHIBITIONS
Artworks must be available for loan during the entire exhibition period.
Accepted artwork must be shipped installation ready or hand delivered.
Our preferred standard for 2D installation is a hanging wire or cleat. NO sawtooth hangers.
Only Plexiglas framing is accepted (no glass framing) for shipped 2D artwork.
We cannot guarantee against breakage and damage to the artwork if glass if shipped.
Hand delivered artwork can contain glass or Plexiglas
PAR-Projects reserves the right to reject accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images or is inadequately prepared for installation.
Each artwork must have a label attached on the back or bottom of the pieces containing the following information: Artist’s name, title of piece, media, date of completion, sale price (or if NFS, the insurance value).
PAR-Projects will retain a 30% commission on all sales made as a result of the exhibition.
PAR-Projects reserves the right to use images of the artworks for educational and promotional purposes including but not limited to newspaper, television, radio, social media, and the Internet. Upon acceptance artists may be asked to submit a high-resolution image of the accepted artwork for such purposes.