PROSPECTUS
"Gilded" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between October 26th - November, 23rd 2024. The Deadline to apply is Friday, October 4th by 11:59 p.m.
We are currently accepting all genres and styles that work within the noted show theme, and both 2D and 3D artworks. ALL works must incorporate a shade of GOLD in their composition and/or framing to celebrate the anniversary.
The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 5-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror and Guest Judges at 7 p.m.
JUROR
Julie Verville currently serves as Gallery Director and Curator for Ardest Gallery, a fine arts gallery located in The Woodlands, Texas. The gallery currently showcases works by over 40, top contemporary 2D and 3D Texas artists.
Verville has curated over 30 art shows, has served as guest-juror for The Woodlands Arts Council's Waterway Festival and guest-judge for The Watercolor Art Society- Houston.
In 2023, Julie was awarded a micro-grant from The Woodlands Arts Council for a program she facilitates for youth in the community entitled "Art & Lit" and is
If you have a question about whether your work is suitable for submission, please contact julieverville@ardestgallery.com.
GUEST JUDGES
A panel of Board Members from The Woodlands Township and The Woodlands Arts Council including Cindy Heiser, Nancy Charbonneau and Haley Garcia.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES & APPLICATION FEE
Each artist is limited to six (6) entries per submission. There is a $25 (USD) non-refundable/non-transferable fee for up to six (6) images. Payment must be submitted at the time of the application.
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.
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
All works must have been completed between 2019-2024 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.
ARTIST NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Accepted artists will be notified no later than October 11th, 2024 via the email provided in the submission application.
LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT DATES
Load-in for will be offered both October 18th between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 10 a.m.-4 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. BUT, the works must arrive during the gallery's open hours.
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 offered on Saturday, November 23rd from 1-3 p.m. and Sunday, November 24th from 1-3 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 35% commission retained by the gallery. Commission statements will be provided via email to artists that sell work along with payment via their preference of Zelle, Venmo or check.
AWARDS
Awards will be provided for one Best in Show, 1st Place & 2nd Place. Honorable mentions will also be noted.
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!