PROSPECTUS
"SALUTE" is an art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between November 8th-December 2nd, 2023. We are currently accepting all genres and styles that work within the noted show theme, and both 2D and 3D artworks. This show is open to Veteran artists & artists that have works that SALUTE our Veterans.
HOW TO ENTER
Please read through all of the materials, including load-in and load-out dates to ensure that you can participate. Entries can only be submitted via JotForm. The submission deadline for "SALUTE" is October 14th by 11:59 p.m. Please be sure to note in the comments section below, which branch you served in so that we can note appropriately in press submissions and when tagging works.
Please LABEL all submissions as "Work Title.Artist Name.Medium.Size.Price." Should your work(s) require additional details or notes, kindly note that in the "special requests" section offered in JotForm.
ELIGIBLE MEDIA
Accepting contemporary and fine art submissions; 2D and 3D works are welcome. Submissions are open to Texas artists. All works must have been completed between 2019-2023 and not previously exhibited at Ardest Gallery. Eligible media includes, but is not limited to, drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, oil, chalk, pastels, ink, ceramics, sculptures, metal work, wood work, and textiles. Max size for works is 48x60.
If you have a question about whether your work is suitable for submission, please contact julieverville@ardestgallery.com.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES & APPLICATION FEE
Each artist is limited to six (6) entries per submission.
ARTIST NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Accepted artists will be notified no later than October 20th, 2023 via the email provided in the submission application.
LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT DATES
Load-in for will be offered both Saturday, November 4th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sunday, November 5th, 2023 from 1-3 p.m. at Ardest Gallery, located at 25200 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands TX 77380. Pre-arranged shipments of artwork with return labels are also accepted.
ALL accepted works delivered MUST be ready-to-hang or display AND include a printed inventory sheet with title/size/medium and price alongside a thumbnail of the work(s).
Load-out will be Saturday, December 2nd from 1-3 p.m. or Sunday, December 3rd between 1-3 p .m. unless other arrangements are pre-arranged.
OPENING RECEPTION
The opening reception for this show will be held on Saturday, November 11th from 4-8 p.m.
GALLERY SALES
Works will be exhibited and available for purchase by visitors to the gallery, and via an online gallery. All sales throughout the show's duration will be managed by the gallery, with a 30% commission retained by the gallery. Commission statements will be provided via email to artists that sell work on Thursday, December 7th along with payment via their preference of Zelle, Venmo or check.
PUBLICITY
The exhibition will be publicized locally via our social media platforms, digital media platforms and event listings, email newsletter and press releases submitted to local news outlets. Ardest Gallery reserves the right to use photographs and/or digital images for the purpose of publicity for the exhibit and/or the artist.
If you have any questions about this exhibition - please contact Julie Verville, Gallery Director/Curator, julieverville@ardestgallery.com or 832-296-6723. Thank you!