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APPLICATION GUIDELINES + CURATORIAL REQUIREMENTS

DEADLINES

Proposals will be accepted by artists during the application period listed below.

 

Proposals Due: 

Regular Deadline: April 6, 2025

Extended Deadline: April 13, 2025

All Proposals are reviewed with the same consideration.

No applications will be accepted after the deadline.  

No proposals nor applications will be accepted via email.

We recommend that you save your application information in a separate document in the event that you lose some information while completing your form...you know, because robots.

Also, as the deadline approaches and many applicants are using the system, the server can sometimes be overwhelmed, which can slow down the submission process, or unfortunately, at times, some applications receive an error and you may have to start over. Please take that into consideration when applying, save your information elsewhere, as you'll be safe if you get your application in before the final due date.

 

APPLICATION FEES

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40.00 per Regular Deadline and $50.00 for Last Deadline for all applicants.

No refunds for the application fee shall be granted for any reason, including force majure and/or related to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Our mission is to create an unique environment for showcasing independent curators and artists by providing free exhibition space to each selected artist and low cost exhibition space for non-profits and galleries, and therefore, require an application fee to cover our administrative fees for processing the applications.

SPRING/BREAK is a collaborative experience, with a cost-sharing model between Art Show and participants through the acquisitions of artworks. For more information on the structure of commissions, consignment terms and shared costs, please contact Apply@springbreakartshow.com

 

WHO MAY APPLY 

1) ARTISTS: Artists may submit up to five artworks of their personal works for consideration to be exhibited in the show. Artworks shall not exceed 72 inches in dimension on any one side. Only submit artworks that are final and what will be shown at the exhibition, if accepted.

*SCULPTORS: We are accepting sculptures and art objects that will be displayed in a public area of the show. If selected to the Salon section, sculptures will be arranged as curated by the Art Show on a platform in the space. If selected for Solo section, Artist with sculptures will receive an exhibition space with a platform, table or can bring in their own structures for displaying the works. 

Selected artworks should be ready to hang, with appropriate hardware or framing. Works on paper should be framed, unless not conceptually relevant.

If the jury decides to offer the applicant a solo exhibition, the jury may request more completed artworks from the artist for review and approval. One to three artists may be selected for a solo exhibition at the upcoming show. 

 

SELECTED ARTIST APPLICATIONS

Submission of a proposal does not guarantee participation. We will review proposals and notify selected applicants by April 15th, if not before. If we have any questions about your proposal, we will contact the primary applicant listed on the proposal. 

The exhibition will be a salon-style group exhibition. Placements are determined by the show's Directors and based on their overall curatorial vision.

All selected applicants will receive a consignment agreement to review and complete. All artworks included in the show must be included in and subject to the terms of the consignment agreement. Artworks that are not listed on the consignment agreement will not be permitted on the show premises. If you have any questions about the consignment terms, please contact us for details.

For any questions about the application, please contact us at apply@springbreakartshow.com 

Please save apply@springbreakartshow.com in your contacts so that you receive notifications about your application.

 

 

2025 NYC ARTIST SPOTLIGHT Dates (subject to change)

The schedule for the 2025 show is listed below:

Accepted Participants Notified: April 15, 2025

Consignment Agreements Completed: April 20, 2025

Artworks Dropoff or Installed at Exhibition Venue: April 29, 2025

Show Dates: May 6 - 12, 2025 (subject to change)

De-install Dates: May 13 - 14, 2025

Continued Online Exhibition: May 12 - August 1, 2025

Consignment Term Ends: August 1, 2025 at 11:59pm PST

 

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'SALON' Exhibition Description: Artist is responsible for shipping or delivering selected artworks to the venue during installation dates. Art Show representatives will determine best placement for the artwork based on the overall curatorial vision of the Art Show and this will be a group exhibition of selected Artists. Artist is responsible for picking up any unsold artworks at the end of the Art Show during de-installation dates and/or arranging for packing and shipping the works back to their origin. Artists are encouraged to be onsite during the Art Show, as a great way to meet the SPRING/BREAK community. All costs for shipping to and from the Art Show are the responsibility of the participant. There is no Deposit required for Salon Participants.

'SOLO' Exhibition Description: Artist is required to be onsite or have a representative onsite for the duration of the Art Show, to manage the solo exhibition booth, install the exhibition, and de-install the exhibition. Only select SOLO EXHIBITION if you or a representative will be available to be onsite for the required dates (see below). There is a deposit of $500.00 per booth required to be paid and shared costs for services provided by the Art Show. 

ARTWORK IMAGES

Please provide images for artwork that you would like for us to consider. These must be final images of art works that represent new and completed art works that will actually be shown during the exhibition.

Images should be JPG format and no smaller than 1Mb and no larger than 2Mb.

If you have video links or performance art documentation, please copy and paste the link in the video link section below. 

Please upload at least ONE IMAGE and at most FIVE IMAGES of completed art work for our consideration. 

By submitting these images, the applicant agrees that they have full permission to use the images by the artist, the artist's gallery, or the photographer, and SPRING/BREAK Art Show has the right and permission to use these images for marketing purposes.

Please note that all works submitted shall be vetted by our team and individually selected based on relevancy to the overall exhibition.

AVAILABILITY

Participants are encouraged to be onsite during the show to meet collectors, press and art enthusiasts.

 

If a solo booth is granted artists must be on site to oversee their work.

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