Join us for our curated Winter Group Show at The Yard!
This year's show will be themed. The title of the show is BAGGAGE CLAIM. It is a show about the nature of growth, seldom linear, occasionally cyclical.
WHEN: The exhibition will be on view from 12-6pm, February 15-16 and February 22-23 with an opening reception on February 14, 6-9pm.
WHERE: The Yard, 4 Hanna Lane, Beacon, NY.
There will be live music, refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
•Submissions close: January 31
Artists will be notified by February 3. Instructions for artwork drop off and pick up will be emailed. Drop off will take place on February 8+9, installation will take place the week of February 10. Please plan accordingly.
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ARTWORK SUBMISSION AND THEME REQUIREMENTS:
We encourage you to think about the follow questions before selecting work:
•What have you learned from your past and what have you elected to bring into your present or future? Was it a conscious choice?
•How much of your growth was influenced by your environment or outside force, how much was deliberate study and practice?
•How does failure in your work or otherwise, inform your success? How do you determine failure?
We will be choosing 2 pieces to exhibit for each selected artist. You can choose to submit for any 2 of the following criteria or submit for all 4.
a. Work that was completed 5 or more years ago.
b. Work that is most current (completed in 2023, 2024, 2025)
c. Work that was left incomplete.
d. Work that is in progress.
Details:
•Application fee is $10. Fees are a direct donation to Beacon Open Studios. The fee pays for submission form website hosting, as well as any show installation materials. We try to keep the fees minimal but if you are unable to pay and would like to participate, please reach out!
•Work submitted for the show must be available, preferably for sale (with the exception of work in progress ) and ready to hang. If the work is chosen and it is not available, other work will NOT be accepted in its place.
• If your work is selected and you are unable to drop off or pick up at the designated times, please reach out for alternative options.
•The Yard asks for 10% of any sale. BOS does not take a commission.
•Images that are submitted may be used for promotional purposes for the event.
•Please make sure all submitted files are clearly labeled with your name and artwork title.
SIZE LIMIT: Please do not exceed 4x5 feet of wall or floor space in total. If your work is slightly larger or is projection based, please reach out prior to submitting the form.
Contact Darya with any questions : Socialmgrbos@gmail.com