JAM FINE ARTS

Update: Permafrost and Thwaites Glacier were selected for this show.

​"accepted for inclusion at Arts DuPage’s Rare Glimpse Exhibit at Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, from March 27 through May 5."

The jurors had questions about how heavy the mirrors are. I have to include the weight of the mirrors in applications because some galleries are afraid they weigh a lot. A lot of galleries use these acrylic sticks that suspend from a track at the top of the wall for installations. (I don't like this method)((Yet I have to use it at work)) These acrylic mirrors only weight 20 pounds tops, but probably between 10 and 15. I move them around without thinking about it and they are easy to hang.

I need to do a ranty post about the different methods of installing art shows.

These are the entries for the Call for Entries I posted a few days ago for "Rare Glimpse" co-sponsored by Arts DuPage and North Central College Art Gallery.

This is a fangirl post for a sculptor from Ontario who is scaling-up her hyperbolic bead sculptures. Her IG today showed her holding up a steel bead that I'm guessing was about 10" in diameter. She is using steel cable as "thread". I am watching her with ultimate interest. I am so excited about what she is doing in sculpture.

Her website is below but it has not been updated with the larger scale sculpture.

https://www.sundropsstudio.com

Her instagram is _sundropstudio

Here is a three-year-old video about her, but she has made leaps in innovation since this. 

Do yourself a favor and scroll through her sculptural beadwork. I am a huge fan and I hope I get to shake her hand some day. Until that happy day, *chef's kiss* and kowtow.

Update February 10, 2023: Morteratsch Glacier, Permafrost and Arctic Ice Sheet were accepted into this show. I think that drop off was delayed to February 24. 

This is for a show at TLD Design Center in Westmont.

Honeymoon Panopticon $5700
Oceanic Panopticon $8000
Permafrost $5000
​Morteratsch Glacier $5000

ORIGINAL WORK ALL MEDIUMS CONSIDERED
A JURIED EXHIBITION & SALE
March 1st through April 1st 2023
TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY 
26 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, IL 60559
Wednesday through Saturday (11:00AM to 6:00PM)

PARTICIPATION
BENEATH THE SURFACE, is open to all artists and designers creating original work. Only work of your own design and individual effort are eligible. All items must be display ready, finished and suitable for mixed audiance.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES• Only original work will be accepted: You may not submit artwork created in a TLD DESIGN CENTER class, workshop, or based on the photography of another person, artist, instructor, or publication.

• Artwork must have been created within the last two years and not displayed previously at TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY.

• Entry fee is: $5.00 per entry up to 5 entries (max fee is $25). Entry fee does not guarantee acceptance into exhibit. Entry fee is not refundable.

• Submit one, high resolution digital image of each entry (Format requirement: .jpg or .png, RGB, 72 - 300 dpi, files no larger than 2MB).

• Use the format below to rename and save your image/photo files prior to uploading:

Last Name-First Initial-Title of Artwork-Entry Number.jpg
or
Last Name-First Initial-Title of Artwork-Entry Number.png

• Include a brief Artist Statement (No more than 100-150 words).

• Submissions are considered complete when application form, digital images, and entry fees have been submitted and paid. 

• All submitted entries will be juried by: Tammy L Deck, Award-Winning Fiber and Mixed Media Artist, Educator, Entrepreneur and Owner of TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY

• TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY will notify all artists of entry acceptance status via email address provided on application form.

AWARDS AND SALESA "Best of Show" and a "Viewer's Choice" award will be selected from artwork exhibited.

Sales are encouraged to further the efforts of artists/designers. Entrants shall price their own work and these prices should be representative of established market value. The prices, as stated on the application, may not be changed during the entire run of the exhibit. Only one "Not for Sale" entry is allowed per person. Only those items approved by the juror will be exhibited.

TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY retains a 30% commission of the retail price when the item is sold. Artist’s “Retail Price" must include this commission. 

PERMISSIONSBy submitting your entry, you agree that TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY may freely use your submitted digital image of accepted artwork to publicize and promote the BENEATH THE SURFACE exhibit. Additionally, TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY reserves the right to photograph any or all entries accepted for the exhibit, regardless of copyright, to be used for purposes of promoting the artists and marketing the gallery and this exhibit; This includes, but is not limited to, video, social media posts, email, or distribution of printed marketing materials.

DELIVERY AND/OR RETURN OF ENTRIES
Delivery: February 8th through 18th
All “Approved Artwork” must be delivered during business hours (free of freight charges) to:
TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY
26 E. Quincy Street, Westmont, IL 60559 

Business Hours:
Wednesday through Saturday (11:00AM to 6:00PM)

Pick-Up*: April 5th through 15th 
All unsold items will be available for artist pick-up and must be made during regular business hours above.
*In the event artwork is left unclaimed at the end of this time: It is the full responsibility of the artist to contact TLD DESIGN CENTER AND GALLERY personnel and make all arrangments to ship by UPS or USPS. Any return shipping, deemed appropriate, must be paid for in advance. Instructions, insurance, and prepaid shipping label must be provided to TLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY by the artist. Failure to remove art work may cause it to incur Storage fees or declaration of abandonment.
LIABILITYTLD DESIGN CENTER & GALLERY personnel will exercise all reasonable care with accepted entries, but it is clearly understood by the artist/designer that we assume no responsibility and shall not be held liable for any loss or damages caused or occurring while work is in exhibition, storage or during shipping. Artists who wish additional protection should procure insurance independently.

IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINESArtist Entry Submission Deadline: EXTENDED TO January 31st, 2023
Acceptance Letter Sent Out: by Feb 4th
Accepted Artwork Drop Off: Feb 8th through 18th
Artist Opening Reception: March 1st (6:00PM-9:00PM)
Public Exhibit Opens: March 1st
Exhibit Closes:April 1st
Artwork Pick Up: April 5th through 15th

Arts DuPage is partnering with North Central College to host a solo show or small group exhibit at the newly renovated Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, IL, 60540. Eligible artists must have profiles on artsdupage.org. Artists not on the site can create a profile prior to applying. Click here for details.
Submissions should be the artist’s original interpretation of the theme, “Rare Glimpse,” giving the viewer insight into the mind of the creator.

Entry deadline is March 1, 2023
Eligibility
Arts DuPage’s “Rare Glimpse” competition is open to any artist who created an artist profile on artsdupage.org.

• Artist must live in DuPage County and have a profile on artsdupage.org.
• Each artist may enter up to three artworks.
• The competition welcomes all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, printmaking, textiles, and digital art.
• Artworks must have been created within the past 3 years.
• All entries must be the artist’s original interpretation of the theme: “Rare Glimpse.” An artist’s statement of 150 words or less explaining how the work relates to the theme must accompany the submission piece. Work that does not reflect the theme may be rejected.
• Reproductions/Giclee prints of artwork will not be accepted.
• Pieces may be representational or abstract. All work must be original in design, concept and execution and signed by the artist. Group projects, kits or commercially prepared objects that are decorated are eligible.
• Maximum size for 2D pieces is 36” x 48” for the outside frame in either direction. Works must be appropriately framed and ready to hang with a wire hanger (no “sawtooth” hangers). “Top” and any special hanging requirements must be marked on the back to avoid hanging errors.
• Maximum size for 3D pieces is 48” high by 36” wide and/or deep; 30 lbs. maximum. Must be freestanding and ready to display. Subjects are open to the artist within the bounds of reasonable free speech and safety.

Submission
Email images along with completed application to Debbie Venezia at debbie@dupagefoundation.org. Submissions must be received by Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at midnight Central Time to be considered.
All exhibiting artists will be required to sign North Central College’s artist contract.
Disclaimer
Any deviation from the rules is subject to review and approval by the exhibit committee.
Delivery
Work must be brought to Oesterle Library, 320 School Street, Naperville, IL 60540 by 5:45 pm on Friday, March 24, 2023. The Entry Form must be completed and affixed to the piece along with an artist’s statement explaining how the entry relates to the theme (150 words or less).
Pick-up
All work must be picked up on May 8 or 9 by 6:00 pm, or they will become the property of Arts DuPage.
Please note
Arts DuPage reserves the right to refuse any piece deemed, in their sole discretion, to include inappropriate content/subject matter or that does not adhere to the standards deemed acceptable, such as improper wiring and poor quality matting or framing.
Questions? Contact debbie@dupagefoundation.org
EMAIL your images with details on each piece directly to debbie@dupagefoundation.org to finalize your submission.

Image Requirements:

• Image Size: Images should be less than 2MB each with the longest edge ideally no more than 1800 pixels and no less than 1600 pixels
• Image Naming: Name your files as follows:
  • “FirstName_LastName_TitleOfArtwork.jpg”… No spaces, no punctuation marks. Use Caps for the first letters of each word.
  • For example… “BobSmith_MyArtworkName.jpg”
• File Format: Save your images in .jpg format
• Image Information: Email the Title, Medium, Dimensions (both artwork size and framed size for framed artwork. Please include weight for 3D work), and Year Created for each image.

Download guidelines here.

During the reception for Embracing Texture at the Norris Cultural Arts Center I received an honorable mention for Arctic Ice Sheet from the exhibit's judge Josephine Burke of Northern Illinois University Art Museum. I was part of a distinguished field of honorees and exhibiting artists for the juried show featuring Sue Anderson, Robert Wilson, Mars Patterson, Kenneth Kemp, Cheryl Holz, Joan Ladendorf, Nancy Rosenberg, and many more.

ArtBeat of Fox Valley published a nice piece on the show here:
https://www.foxvalleyartbeat.com/post/embracing-texture-at-norris-gallery-embraced-8-winners-with-awards-at-sunday-s-reception-1-22-23

I am applying to this show at the Frankfort Arts Association. All of my work plays with light, but these two fit the theme the best.

Open Call, Juried Exhibit
March 2- April 16, 2023
Deadline for Entries: February 13, 2023
14 Hickory Street Unit 14B
Frankfort, IL 60423
The power of light can be witnessed through dramatic lighting, the early rays of dawn, beams of sun breaking through clouds, and glorious sunsets. How does your artwork represent the power of light?

GUIDELINES: 

• The Power of Light is an open call, juried show
  
• Artists may submit up to two pieces
  
• Most subjects, styles, and techniques will be accepted, from realistic to abstract – figures, landscapes, architecture, animals, design, observations, inventions, transformations, symbols, etc. 
  
• Submitted works can be in any medium, 2D or 3D, except for video
  
• Hanging works must be no larger than 40" x 40".
  
• Non-hanging 3D works may be any size provided it fits well in the gallery.
  

RULES: 

• All artists 18 and over are eligible to apply.
  
• Accepted work must be delivered to and picked up from the gallery. Shipped work will not be accepted.
  
• Works should not have been shown at the FAA Gallery previously.
  
• 2-dimensional work must be wired and ready to hang; no sawtooth hangers, please. Wrapped edges must be finished.
  
• Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet the requirements or is considered too fragile for the exhibit.
  
• All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.
  
• All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures must be installed by the artists themselves.
  
• Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given to Frankfort Arts Association to use any images of exhibited work for publicity or educational purposes.
  

AWARDS:

• Awards will be given for First, Second, Third Place, and an Honorable Mention.
  
• The Curator for the exhibit is Kristin Murphy.​
  

DATES:
Exhibit dates: March 2 - April 16, 2023
Deadline for entries: February 13, 2023
Email Notification of acceptance: By February 20, 2023
Delivery of accepted entries: February 27, 2023, 9-11 AM and 4-6 PM
Loan and consignment forms due: At time of art delivery 
Opening Reception for exhibit: Sunday, March 2, 2023, 6-7:30 PM
Final day of the exhibit on view: April 16, 2023
Dates for pick-up of exhibited work: April 17, 2023, 9-11 AM and 4-6 PM
​ENTRY FORMS AND ARTWORK LABELS:

• All submissions must have a completed entry form and entry fee received by February 13, 2023
  
• All accepted artists will be sent exhibit labels that should be attached to the backs of works before delivery. They will also be a loan agreement and consignment form to be printed, completed, signed, and turned in at the time of art delivery.
  

Statements: ‘Juicy Sunrise’ is a wistful piece about the promise of fusion energy and the joy each advance in its development gives me. Fusion will ignite the the clean energy forces that power the sun for our use. The sculpture consists of a disco ball that's been embellished with an exuberant bead mosaic pattern. When lit correctly, it appears to have a glowing center in the middle like the NIF’s fusion reactor at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory.

'Goldilocks Panopticon' is a wall sculpture that celebrates the Sun, the main source of of the light and energy that powers life on Earth.