By 94920: Celebrating Creativity

Exhibition Dates

August 17, 2023 to October 22, 2023

Incredibly talented artists and photographers reside in the Belvedere-Tiburon peninsula and this summer, the Belvedere Tiburon Library Art Gallery has plans to celebrate them and their artwork. By 94920: Celebrating Creativity opens on August 17 and runs through October 21. Artists will be invited to submit up to five of their best works for a 2-D, open-themed exhibition of local talent in any medium including photography (but not film). The Library Art Committee is most honored to have Celeste Meier of Anthony Meier Fine Arts blind jury the submissions for this exhibition. Let’s celebrate art and community together.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

OPEN TO ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS LIVING IN THE 94920 ZIP CODE

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED: May 1, 2023 12:01am

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: May 31, 2023 11:59pm

ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER NOTIFICATION: July 8, 2023 

OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, August 17 from 6pm to 8pm

ARTWORK DROP OFF DATES: Friday, August 11, 2023 1:30pm to 3pm or Saturday, August 12, 2023 9am to 11am

ARTWORK PICKED UP DATE: Sunday, October 22, 2023 12pm to 2pm

COMMISSIONS: 70% to the Artist/Photographer, 30% to the Library Foundation

SUBMISSION FEE - $35 for up to 3 images, $42.50 for 4 images, $50 for 5 images

WHAT TYPE OF WORK IS ACCEPTED

• Two-dimensional artworks, including but not limited to framed paintings, stretched paintings, framed works on paper (including drawings, watercolors, pastels, and photographs).
• Two-dimensional includes very low-relief works (4 inches deep or less measured from the wall as hung) including but not limited to framed paintings, fiber, textile or mixed media

• We cannot accommodate works that are suspended from the ceiling or needing a stand
• The library is a family destination and subject matter must be acceptable.
• The images submitted must be the creation of, and owned solely by, the artist submitting. No copyright infringement of any photographer, living or deceased.

SIZE / WEIGHT / FRAMING AND FINISHING 

• Maximum dimensions of ready-to-hang pieces (including frame, if framed) are 72”x72”. Minimum dimensions allowed are 8” x 10”.
• Ready-to-hang work must not exceed 50 pounds
• Work must be ready for installation with hanging hardware: wire and d-rings already securely installed on work. (No sawtooth hangers are permitted.)
• Pieces delivered without appropriate hardware will not be accepted.

REGISTER ONLINE AT ARTCALL

• All entries are to be submitted digitally via ArtCall. If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register online.
• Provide the details requested to set up an account
• If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password.
• Click on ‘Add new submission’
• You may submit up to three images for consideration per entry fee
• Images must be in 300dpi resolution and a minimum 2100px on longest side. Photo files should be in JPG/Jpeg format. Files must not exceed 5MB.

DELIVERY AND DISPLAY

• Accepted pieces must be labeled with the photograph’s title, the artist’s name and contact information (email and phone) securely adhered to the back of the piece in the lower right-hand corner.
• Any wrapping (including paper, bubble wrap, and/or other packing materials) must be removed upon delivery.
• In addition to the physical gallery, all accepted photography may be displayed in a Web Gallery running concurrently with the show. Accepted photographers will be asked to provide an artist statement, an artist bio and a photo (optional) of themselves as this information will be included in an exhibition album for all gallery visitors and on the library website
• By submitting the images, accepted artists agree the photography, in whole or in part, may be used by the Library for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.
• Accepted work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• Any sales and sales tax will be handled through the Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation and the Library Foundation will retain 30% of the purchase price. The Belvedere Tiburon Library cannot guarantee any sale of artwork.
• Volunteers will handle your work with utmost care. The library has insurance coverage but also strongly recommends exhibiting artists also carry their own insurance.

Questions? Please contact Brenda Bottum at art@beltiblibrary.org. We look forward to reviewing your submissions.

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