Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival - 2009
Show Dates: 9/5 - 7/2009
Application Deadline: 3/16/08 Midnight Pacific Standard Time
REQUIREMENTS:
Images: 4
Jury Fee: $30.00
2009 ARTIST APPLICATION & PROSPECTUS
13th Annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Portland, Oregon (North Park Blocks)
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 5, 6, &7, 2009
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 16, 2009 Application deadline: Midnight (Pacific Time Zone)
April 15, 2009 Notification (by e-mail. Please do not call.)
May 15, 2009 Deadline for accepted artists to commit to exhibit, return a signed exhibitor contract, remit booth fee.
Mission Statement
Itʼs our mission to produce a festival that presents art, education, and
entertainment in an interactive and comfortable environment. We will
enrich our community by giving back, giving now, and giving forward.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read the entire application completely.
Event Background
Art In The Pearl is a nonprofit organization founded and produced by
local artists. Our focus is on promoting the arts, educating the public,
and strengthening a bond with the community.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Art In The Pearl is a Zapplication Festival, dedicated to an on-line digital
application and jury process. Slides and paper applications are no longer
accepted. Please review the tips, FAQs, and imaging techniques found at
www.zapplication.org/imaging_tips.phtml. Use a baseline jpg file format
sized to 1920 pixels horizontal x 1920 pixels vertical.
Applications
Artists may enter in multiple categories for jurying. Artists must submit
separate application and jury fees for each category. Artists wishing to
exhibit work produced in more than one media category must apply with
a separate online user identification, and a separate set of digital images.
Digital Images
Four images are to be submitted for each individual media category
entered by the artist. Images must accurately represent the body of the
artist's work to be exhibited at Art In The Pearl.
Artist Statement
The application requires a description of materials, process, and
technique. Describe the work and process, not your philosophy or
inspiration. This statement (which will be posted in your booth) is part of
our mission to educate the public.
Application Fees
Each application must be accompanied by the $30 jury fee payment.
Applicants may choose to pay online, by credit card, or by check made
payable to Art In The Pearl, P.O. Box 5906 Portland, OR 97228-5906. The
nonrefundable jury fee check will be deposited on receipt.
An artist who is selected by the jury and accepts our invitation to exhibit,
must return the signed contract and booth fee to Art In The Pearl by May
15, 2009. Failure to respond by the deadline may result in revocation of
the invitation and immediate invitation of an alternate from the waiting
list. The applicant is responsible for keeping Art In The Pearl advised of
any changes to mailing and e-mail addresses. Notifications will be sent
by e-mail on or about April 15, 2009.
JURYING SELECTION AND PROCESS
Artist applicants remain anonymous during jurying. All of the jurors will
view each artist's set of four images projected simultaneously in a
horizontal grouping, by means of projectors. The materials, dimensions
for each image, and artist information statements will be made available
to the jury.
Artistic excellence is the sole criteria for selection of exhibitors. The five
jurors will view all artist images at the same time and in the same room.
Scoring is based on originality, design, technical proficiency, and
craftsmanship. All scores are combined and averaged. Art in the Pearl
establishes no quota or entitlement by media category. Decisions of the
jury panel are final.
Jurors for the 2009 show are:
Suzanne Linquist / Jeweler, metal smith
Amanda Blake / painter, printmaker
Victoria Christen / ceramic artist
Melinda Thorsnes / painter, 2D artist
Helga Winter / wood artist
RULES FOR PARTICIPATION
It is our intention to present the highest quality fine arts and crafts
festival. Participating artists’ booths will be visited by our Quality
Assurance Committee to ensure compliance with show standards. It is our
exclusive right and responsibility to remove work that is inconsistent
with or deviates from the style or quality of the juried images.
Noncompliance may result in expulsion and/or ineligibility for future
participation. By applying you agree to abide by the rules, policies and
decisions of Art In The Pearl.
GUIDELINES
* Artists may only display work in the media categories in which they are
accepted. If your display features work from more than one category (ie.
potters who display clay jewelry), you must submit separate applications
for each category.
* Artists must be at least 18 years old.
* Artists must be present during the entire festival.
* Artists may not exhibit the work of other artists.
*Photo identification is required at check-in. Art In The Pearl reserves the
right to close down or remove any booth at which the artist is not
noticeably present.
*Artists must prominently display an Artist Statement describing
materials, process and technique.
*PLEASE NOTE – REGARDING COLLABORATING ARTISTS:
No more than two artists may collaborate on work. Artist teams and/or
collaborators that produce a single product may qualify as a single
exhibitor; however, such a team may not consist of more than two
people. Collaborating artists may submit one application and pay for one
booth, if they collaborate on every piece of work. One of the two artists
must be present during the entire festival.
If you are submitting an application as a collaborating artist/partner, you
must submit both name(s) with the application. Here is how to submit
your application as a collaborating artist - Go to “My Profile” first. Enter
one of the two collaborating artists as the primary contact in the profile
form (this name will always appear first in publications and online if
accepted). After completing the information requested, there is a section
at the bottom of the profile page to enter the collaborating artist name(s).
This information is carried over to the application for purposes of
identifying a collaborative effort. You may not add or change a partner
after the jury.
*Artists are responsible for appropriate insurance and protection of work
and setup. Art In The Pearl will not be responsible for damage to work or
setup due to weather or unrelated incidents.
*Limited edition prints, executed in processes involving hand work by the
artist, will be permitted in the printmaking category.
* At least 85% of display must consist of original artwork created by the
artist. 15% of the display may be reproductions. The reproductions must
be consistent with the style and quality of work represented in juried
images.
* No postcards, note cards, calendars, magnets, stationery, giclee on
canvas, or T-shirts.
* 2-Dimensional reproductions:
All reproductions must be clearly and individually labeled “reproduction”
on the front of each piece, NOT “print”, “offset lithograph” or “giclee”.
* Reproductions must be signed and in editions of no more than 250.
Reproductions must be unframed and displayed in browse bins.
PLEASE NOTE: Regarding reproductions
*When original art is scanned in or digitally uploaded into a computer or
photographed onto film and then printed as a Giclee/ink jet print,
photograph, offset lithograph, photocopy etc., the result is a
reproduction. Any of the above receiving additional modification or
enhancement by the artist are also considered by Art In The Pearl to be
reproductions.
MEDIA CATEGORIES
2-D Mixed Media: Work that includes any combination of a variety of
materials to create an original work of art with a one-sided orientation.
3-D Mixed Media: Work that combines a variety of materials to form an
original work of art visible from 360 degrees.
Ceramics: All original clay work. No more than 15% of the display may
consist of slipcast or RAM pressed work. Clay work produced from
commercial molds is not acceptable.
Computer generated: This category includes any original work for
which the original image, or the manipulation of other source material,
was executed by the artist, solely using a computer. Work in this category
must be in limited editions, signed and numbered not exceeding 250,
using archival quality materials.
Drawing: Work created using dry media including chalk, charcoal,
pastels, pencil, wax crayon, etc. or from the fluid medium of inks and
washes applied by pen or brush.
Fiber: All work crafted from fibers (including basketry, embroidery,
weaving, tapestry and paper making). No premanufactured wearable
items, regardless of additional modification or enhancement by the artist.
Glass: No premanufactured items, regardless of additional modification
or enhancement by the artist may be exhibited.
Jewelry: All jewelry displayed must be designed and made by the artist.
Work which has been designed by the artist, but with no subsequent
hands-on work by the artist, is not acceptable.
*All work displayed must be similar in style, quality and method to the
work juried in the artist’s images.
*No more than 15% of a piece may consist of commercial findings.
*Not acceptable: commercially purchased components (beads, glass, gem,
pearls, metal, other not made by the artist) strung or assembled and/or
twisted on wire.
Metalwork: Includes all non-sculptural, non-jewelry work crafted from
metals.
Painting: Work created in oils, acrylics, and watercolor.
Photography: Work in this category includes traditional film
photography, hand-colored images, emulsion transfers, and digital
photography that has not been excessively manipulated to achieve results
beyond what could be done in a traditional darkroom. Photographic
prints made from the artist’s original must have been processed by the
artist, or under their direct supervision. Photographers are encouraged to
do their own printing. Traditional photography using digital means
should apply in the photography category.
*Photographic prints must be signed in editions of no more than 250 per
image. No photographic images are to be printed on canvas.
Printmaking: Printed work which the artist has hand-manipulated the
plates, stone, or screens. The resulting print edition consists of multiple
originals. Work must be signed and numbered as a limited edition not to
exceed 250. No photocopy and/or offset reproduction.
Sculpture: Three-dimensional original work done in any medium. Any
work that is reproduced must be signed and numbered.
Woodworking: Original work in wood that is hand-tooled, machineworked,
turned, or carved.
BOOTH INFORMATION
Accepted artists will be allocated a 10' x 10' space for their display booth.
(Some doublewide and double-deep booths are available on a limited
basis. Please inquire upon acceptance). Artists provide their own display
appropriate for an outdoor event. Artists are responsible for the security
of their belongings at all times. Contracted security will be provided after
6:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If an exhibitor does not have a tent,
a local rental company is available for assistance.
Booth Fees
Commitment to show and booth fee are due upon acceptance.
10’ wide x 10’ deep - $ 575.
10’ wide’ x 20’ deep - $ 950.
20’ wide x 10’ deep- $1075.
REFUND POLICY:
Submission of an artist contract is a commitment to participate in Art In
The Pearl. A 50% refund will be granted if Art In The Pearl is notified by
July 1, 2009. No refunds will be made after July 1, 2008, nor will the
booth fee be refunded if Art In The Pearl finds it necessary to remove an
artist from the show.
Sales
Art In The Pearl is a nonprofit organization that receives no commission
on the sale of artwork. Admission is free to the public.
Wait List
Art In The Pearl maintains a wait list from the jury process. This list is
utilized to maintain a balanced show. Please do not call.
Awards
Three Best of Show Awards are given for outstanding work in any
medium. Each award winner is re-invited to Art In The Pearl for the
following year, an image of their will be on the poster/post cards, web
site, and in paid advertising for the show.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO 2008 FESTIVAL AWARD WINNERS
Winners of the 2008 Best of Show Awards are invited to return in their
awarded category for the 2009 festival. You will be provided with a
coupon code to be used in ZAPP to override your jury fee. If you have not
received this code, please e-mail artinthepearl@yahoo.com. Please
include an image through the ZAPP Application to be used for publicity
and Web site.
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Art In The Pearl
P.O. Box 5906
Portland, OR 97228-5906
telephone 503-722-9017
email artinthepearl@yahoo.com
