ELIGIBILITY:
- URBAN SKETCHERS MANIFESTO: All sketches must comply within these guidelines
- MEMBERSHIP: The exhibition is open to any member of Urban Sketchers, 18 years and older
Note: Chicago members will receive priority if sketches exceed available space
- WORK PERMITTED: all work must be original urban sketches unless otherwise dictated
REQUIREMENTS:
- Postcards
- Maximum 24 per sketcher
- Originals only
- Single postcards with the size of: 4x6, 5x7, 5x5, or 6x6
- Postcards can be grouped together in a frame but will be treated as a framed piece and should be submitted as a framed piece
- Sketchbook (actual)
- Maximum 4 pieces
- Submit a sketchbook with particular piece marked or open to page(s) ready to hang by wire/bracket
Note: example of hanging actual sketchbooks will be posted on USkChicago Facebook page
*Any damage to exhibited, stored and/or transported art work and frame is NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY of Palette and Chisel, USkChicago, or sketch show volunteers.
INFO FOR SUBMISSION OF PIECES:
For each sketch, please include the following:
- Title
- Medium/media
- Dimensions (H"xW")
- $30 or "NFS" - not for sale
- List your work in order of priority
Note: we reserve the right to hang pieces based on space available
- Upload a JPEG file (no larger than 1M) labeled as: "LastName_FirstInitial-Title"
(Example: daVinci_L-MonaLisa)
SALES: Sketch submitters may offer their postcards for sale for a flat price of $30 or labeled as not for sale (NFS).
The Palette & Chisel will process all sales by credit card and will retain 20%, USk Chicago will retain 10%, and the remaining 70% will be sent to the artist with a check sent by P&C.
We will provide your contact information as it appears in this submission to Palette & Chisel. Buyers may choose to take their purchased sketch immediately upon sale but if stays in show, they will be responsible for picking up piece after the show ends.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Deadline for online submission form: Wednesday, June 24 at 11:59pm
- Delivery of work: to the Palette & Chisel are Tuesday, July 7 through Wednesday, July 8 between 10:30am-6:30pm
Note: late deliveries can be refused entry
- Notification of acceptances: Submissions will be reviewed to confirm that they meet all requirements, and confirmation will be sent to the email address provided
- Opening reception: Friday, July 10, 6:00pm-8:00pm
at Palette & Chisel
- Show closing: Sunday, July 19, by 5:00pm
- Art Pickup: Sunday, July 19, Pick up at any time throughout the day
Note: If sketches are left at Palette & Chisel, it's up to the owner/sketcher to contact the team to make alternate arrangements and cover any costs incurred.
Liability Disclaimer: Reasonable precaution will be taken to safeguard the artists' work. However, neither the Urban Sketchers Chicago nor the Palette & Chisel, and their officers, volunteers, and assigns, will be responsible for loss or damage to work from any cause.