Exhibition Dates: November 1 - 30
Location: 450 Harrison Ave, #37, SOWA, Boston
ORGANIZATION: Claudia Fiks
JUROR: Cameron Summer, Art Consultant & Project Manager at Boston Art Inc.
A diverse background in both professional services and the art world has provided Cameron with the skills needed to lead her clients to curate successful and beautiful art collections. She is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she earned her degree in Economics and Art History. Prior to joining Boston Art, Cameron’s journey has been filled with remarkable experiences, including working for Ernst & Young in the Bay Area, California, where she advised some of the world’s largest multinational companies on international tax and financial matters. Additionally, she has contributed her skills to the museum education space at both the University of Notre Dame and the prestigious National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.
Her true passion lies in helping people forge meaningful connections with art. Cameron firmly believes that with the right guidance, anyone can develop a deep appreciation for the arts. Her previous role as a Project Manager at Boston Art allowed her to oversee various projects, ranging from residential to corporate, biotechnology, and public initiatives.
Claudia Fiks, invites you to submit up to two pieces of artwork for the third edition of "Speak Up," a juried exhibition that offers artists a platform to explore and express pressing issues through their work and creative process. In 2020, Claudia organized the inaugural "Speak Up" at the Piano Craft Gallery in Boston. Hosted by the New England Art Center, Claudia continues to provide this important space for dialogue between artists and viewers on topics that demand our collective attention.
Throughout history, artists have harnessed their creativity to raise awareness and inspire change. Today, that role is more crucial than ever. Art, in all its forms, has the power to expose injustices, foster understanding, and propose solutions. We invite you to use your voice and your creative process to engage with the critical issues of our time. Your work has the potential to spark important conversations and contribute to meaningful change.
We look forward to your participation and the important conversations your work will inspire.
ELIGIBILITY:
All are welcome. Visual artists and artisans from all regions are invited to apply for this call. *Artists must be 18 and older.
TIMELINE:
Exhibition Dates: November 1 - 30
Entry deadline: October 17
Notification of acceptance: Oct 22
Drop off work: Oct 27 and 28
Work pick up: November 28 and 29
Exhibition Opening: Friday, November 1
Exhibition Closing: Saturday, November 30
The submission fee:
TAG members $5 per piece
General entry fee: $15 one piece, $5 additional piece
GUIDELINE:
Submission of artwork is considered an acceptance of all guidelines. Artists may submit up to two (2) pieces. Any / all artwork can be accompanied by explanatory text as needed to be properly comprehended by the layperson.
Hanging works must be ready to hang with the appropriate hanging hardware. Frame is NOT required. Artwork must remain in the exhibition throughout the duration of the show. No substitutions are allowed prior to the exhibition's close.
Each artist may submit digital samples of 2D or 3D artworks. The images must represent the art being submitted. Only one image per artwork is required, we will contact you in case we need more documentation.
- All images must be uploaded as jpeg files, no smaller than 600 pixels. Your image must be less than 10MB in size.
- Files should be titled as follows: LastName_FirstName_Image Number (example: Smith_Joan_01.jpg)
- Mediums accepted: Painting, Drawing, Photograph, Printing, Mixed Media, Digital, Paper, Fiber, Wood, Ceramics, Glass, Metal.
No other artwork can substitute for the piece submitted and accepted.
Artwork image may be used for marketing purposes.
Juror may decide to accept any number from zero to all 2 submitted pieces for the show.
Selling Work, and Consignment:
Artists in the exhibition can sell their work for a price they provide. Those not wishing to sell their work must list NFS ("Not For Sale") as the price. Any work sold in the exhibition plus sale tax will be paid to the artist minus 20% commission required by New England Art Center. Payment will be sent to artists upon receiving the buyer's fee. Works sold in the exhibition must stay on view until the exhibition's conclusion, with no substitutions allowed.
About the organizer:
Claudia Fiks is an experienced art administrator with over two decades of dedication to the arts and culture sector. She is the founder and director of the New England Art Center, a newly established membership organization featuring The Art Gallery (TAG), a retail store, and a variety of educational art-related activities. Additionally, Claudia serves as the Director of Galatea Fine Art in Boston's vibrant SoWA Arts and Design District, overseeing the gallery's operations and curatorial direction. Claudia is deeply involved in the arts community, wearing many hats. She directs Newton Open Studios, contributes as a writer and correspondent for Artscope Magazine, and leads guided tours at prestigious art fairs such as Art Basel and Art Miami Basel. As an independent consultant, she provides expertise to various art organizations and artists, helping to shape their programs and initiatives. Her extensive career includes notable positions such as Program Director and Development Director at esteemed institutions like the Eliot School for Fine and Applied Arts, Fuller Craft Museum, and the Society of Arts and Crafts. Beyond her administrative duties, Claudia serves as a grant panelist for the Mass Cultural Council, curates exhibitions and open calls in the Boston area, and actively fosters inclusion and champions creative expression. Her work is a testament to her unwavering dedication to creating opportunities for widespread artistic engagement.