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  • “Sum of its parts?” by Nicole Mahoney


    DEL RAY ARTISANS - CALL FOR ENTRY
    OPEN TO ALL AREA ARTISTS

    Artificial or Intelligence?
    at Del Ray Artisans Gallery

    October 4–26, 2024

    Entry Deadline Extended:
    Sunday, September 22, 2024 by Midnight

    Curators: Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com)
    and Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net)

  • Artificial or Intelligence?

    Talk about artificial intelligence (AI) abounds. Advances in technology have us rethinking thinking and contemplating what it means for a host of issues from creativity to copyrights. Do the possibilities for AI inspire, excite, unnerve, or frighten you? Are you looking forward to collaborating with software in a totally new way, or are you finding that AI-assisted creativity just doesn’t compute? This show invites artists to explore what the future might look like with AI, what we gain and lose, and whether or not machine learning feels artificial or intelligent at the present moment.

    People have very different perspectives on the possibilities and perils of AI, and this show aims to provide a space for exploration and respectful dialogue on the topic. Artists are encouraged to create work that captures how they feel and what they think about AI in relation to their artwork and/or day-to-day life. Artists are not required to use AI to create their submission(s), but may do so provided that any use is clearly described and disclosed. Please read the information below for submission requirements. We ask entrants to include a short statement (five sentences or less) about their artwork, and creative approaches are encouraged including poetry, haiku, or even AI-generated text.

    Questions? Contact curators:
    Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) and Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net)

    Artificial or Intelligence? is open to all area artists; however, Del Ray Artisans members pay a lower entry fee. If you are not a member, you may join Del Ray Artisans now.

    Entry to this exhibit is by online submission. Art may be two- or three-dimensional, and in any medium. No strict size limits, but please be considerate of other artists and the physical limits of the gallery before entering oversized pieces. Oversized pieces of merit will be accepted if space permits. If submitting a multi-piece 2D artwork (such as a diptych or triptych), all parts must be framed together into one piece unless cleared in advance with the curator. Art should be ready to hang or display with wire and screw eyes, mounting and/or display stand, framed, matted, or with edges finished.  We cannot show work that is not ready for exhibition. Example of a professionally framed artwork with flat screw eyes and wire:

    If your artwork hanging system varies greatly from this example, contact the curators. See DelRayArtisans.org/exhibits/art-guidelines for additional details.

  • Entry Details

    • Open to all area artists.
    • Artists may submit up to three (3) pieces of artwork.
    • The entry fee is $5 per entry for Del Ray Artisans members and $10 per entry for non-members. (Patron-Platinum members are exempt from exhibit entry fees as a membership benefit.)
    • Deadline for online submission of your art is Sunday, September 22, 2024 by midnight.
    • Entry fees are due upon submission and are non-refundable - pay with cash, check, or credit card at the gallery or by credit card online.
    • You must provide one photo for each entry. Acceptable file types are: jpg, jpeg, pdf, and png; up to 5MB in file size. Smart phone photos are acceptable. You must name your files as follows: "YourLastName-FirstName-ArtworkTitle". You may also choose to provide one additional photograph per entry (not required). If you provide a second photo for an entry, add a "-2" to the end - e.g. "YourLastName-FirstName-ArtworkTitle-2".
    • All artwork must be original work and not a digital reproduction print. Giclée prints are not allowed. Photography, digital art, and hand-printed fine art prints (block prints, woodcuts, relief prints, monoprints, lithographs, intaglios, etchings, engravings, etc.) are welcome for entry. Contact the curator for more information.
    • All artists are asked to submit a short statement describing their work and inspiration.
    • Artists are permitted to use artificial intelligence in the creation of the work for this exhibit. Collaborating with artificial intelligence tools can be regarded as an artistic partnership, and we are prioritizing transparency regarding the extent to which it was used in the creation of the work.
      • Artists must disclose if the artwork was created using AI tools.
      • Clearly describe the specific AI tool(s) and media used to create the work, including any software used in the creation or processing of the work.
    • All artwork must be for sale.
    • Work previously shown at Del Ray Artisans gallery is eligible.
    • Artwork acceptance is at the curator’s discretion. Final acceptance into the exhibit will happen when the curator views the artwork in person.

  • Accepted Artist Requirements

    • All taxes, including sales tax, are the responsibility of the artist. Factor your tax burden into the price of your artwork. Del Ray Artisans does not collect taxes separately.
    • When art sells, Del Ray Artisans retains a 20% commission.
    • Even if the artist's work has sold, artists are not allowed to bring in new entries after Artwork Receiving.
    • Del Ray Artisans and the City of Alexandria cannot be held liable for any loss or damage to artwork at any time. Insurance for artwork is the sole responsibility of the artist.
    • Permission to photograph any artwork for Del Ray Artisans publicity and archival purposes is automatically granted by the artist as a requisite for entering the exhibit. The photos you provide in the entry form below may also be used to post this exhibit online. Anyone not agreeing must contact the Curating Director at Curating@DelRayArtisans.org.
    • All artists participating in this exhibit are required to volunteer a minimum of 3 hours towards managing the show. Those hours can be filled by gallery hosting during the month of exhibit, assisting with show hanging or take down, and volunteering to help with other show-specific activities as needed by the curators. Any hours in excess of 3 hours will count towards the membership requirement. DRA members are reminded to report their volunteer hours monthly.
    • Unsold artwork pickup is on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 12-3pm by appointment. No early pickup. All art must remain for the entire length of the exhibit unless sold or arrangements have been made in advance with the curator.
    • Del Ray Artisans cannot be held responsible for any artwork left after the pickup deadline. The gallery has limited space and artwork could get lost, misplaced, or damaged. Any art left over 30 days after the close of the show will become the property of Del Ray Artisans.

  • Important Dates

    • Deadline for Digital Submissions to the exhibit and Entry Fees is by midnight on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
    • Artists will be notified of artwork acceptance by Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
    • Artwork Receiving for accepted exhibit entries will be on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 3-6pm by appointment at Del Ray Artisans gallery, 2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301. (The curator will contact you to schedule your appointment.)
    • The Opening Reception is Friday, October 4 from 7-9pm.
    • The exhibit runs October 4–26, 2024. Gallery hours are Thursday 12-6pm, Friday 12-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 12-6pm. (Closed to the public on Sunday, October 27, 2024.)
    • Unsold artwork pickup is on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 12-3pm by appointment. 

     

  • Entry Form

  • The above information is for Del Ray Artisans use only.

  • Artwork Entries

    You may provide up to three (3) entries. 

    Please provide one photo for each entry.  Acceptable file types are: pdf, jpg, jpeg, png,and gif; up to 5MB in file size.  Smart phone photos are acceptable.  You may also provide an additional photograph per entry if you wish (not required). 

    Name your files as follows: YourLastName-FirstName-ArtworkTitle. If you provide a second photo for the entry, add a “-2” to the end, e.g. YourLastName-FirstName-ArtworkTitle-2.

    Any questions or concerns about this application, contact the curators: Nicole Mahoney (nicole.m.mahoney@gmail.com) and Nancy Galib (ngalib@verizon.net)

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  • Terms and Conditions

    Carefully review all the terms and conditions in this Call for Entry; especially note the Accepted Artist Requirements section and Important Dates section. You must also check the following acknowledgements:

  • After clicking "Submit Entry Form" below you will be taken directly to the payment page for your entry(s). Your submission is NOT complete until payment is remitted.


  • Special thanks to the City of Alexandria,
    Alexandria Commission for the Arts,
    Virginia Commission for the Arts, and
    National Endowment for the Arts
    for their continued support of
    Del Ray Artisans, a 501(c)(3) organization.

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