PROSPECTUS
"Intersections" is a Juried art show to be held at Ardest Gallery in The Woodlands, Texas, just North of Houston between July 30th - August 30th. The Deadline to apply is Friday, July 4th by 11:59 p.m.
"Intersections" aims to exhibit works that explore connections between different aspects of art, art practices that blend different forms, or the intersection of art with other fields like science, technology, or activism.
Example prompts could include, but are not limited to:
- Intersections between art & science
- Intersections between various cultures & time periods
- Blending different art forms and/or mediums
- Art as a form of activism
- Intersections between art & design
- Intersection: a cross road between possibilities & potential
The Opening Reception will be held on Saturday, August 9th from 5-8 p.m. with a presentation by the Juror at 7 p.m.
GUEST JUROR - TANJA PETERSON
Tanja Peterson is a German-American arts professional currently serving as the Executive Director and Curator at Redbud Arts Center in Houston, Texas. She holds a Master of Arts in Arts Leadership from the University of Houston and specializes in 20th-century modern and contemporary art, with a particular
focus on German Expressionism.
Peterson has curated numerous exhibitions, six of which have received Glasstire’s prestigious Top Five designation. She is also an accomplished educator, photographer, juror, and writer, with several published books and exhibition catalogs to her credit. In addition to her curatorial work, Peterson has served as a juror for various regional art competitions and has been invited as a guest lecturer at the university level.
In 2022, she managed and organized the widely praised Blue Norther exhibition at Houston's Site Gallery in the Silos. She is also the creator of the innovative “Bare Wall” concept, aimed at making affordable art more accessible to the public. Peterson is based in Houston.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES & APPLICATION FEE
Each artist is limited to six (6) entries per submission. There is a $30 (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 2020-2025 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 July 11th via the email provided in the submission application.
LOAD-IN/LOAD-OUT DATES
Load-in for will be offered both Friday, JULY 25TH between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, JULY 26TH between 12-4 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, AUGUST 30TH between 2-4 p.m. or WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD between 10 a.m. - 12 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!