2010 Calls for Submissions
Deadline - March 8th, 2010
Call for Functional Designs
Bellingham Professional Gallery
The RE Store is proud to present the 9th Annual Recycled Art and Fashion Show. We are currently accepting business partners and volunteers to join in creating the largest sustainable art happening in Washington State. View our sponsorship opportunities here.
*There are seven (7) different submission opportunities for both Seattle and Bellingham galleries and the Trash Fashion Show. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, DOWNLOAD AND PROPERLY COMPLETE THE FORMS
Download the PDF - Functional Design Submission Guidelines and Form for Bellingham
Read Guidelines below.
Call for Functional Designs
Bellingham Gallery Submission Guidelines
9th Annual Recycled Art & Fashion Show
Please take the time to fully read and UNDERSTAND this application. Only “hard copy” submissions are being accepted. Emailed submissions will not be considered. Incomplete applications will be discarded.
Recycled Design Definition:
Submitted work may be reasonably considered “recycled design items” if it is entirely, or primarily, composed of at least 75% material(s) that would have otherwise been disposed into the waste streams. This includes pieces that serve a practical function in a household, business or outdoor setting (For example, furniture, cabinetry, light fixtures, planters, bike racks, etc). This includes items that fall into the realm of industrial design. The jury will focus attention on craftsmanship, materials use and creativity.
This version is the Bellingham Professional Call for Functional Designs. See the separate calls for Functional Designs, Student Art, or Trash Fashion Designs. Each category requires a separate application and submission fee.
Deadline:
Completed application, printed photos or CD of images, and check must be delivered to Allied Arts Gallery – 1418 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225 - no later than 5 pm, Monday, March 8th, 2010. Selected artists will be notified within two weeks via email and telephone.
Fees:
There is a one time $15.00 fee for each application ($12 for Allied Arts of Whatcom County Members)
- Artists may submit one (1) to three (3) pieces for consideration per application.
- Only one piece will be accepted unless otherwise notified.
- Cash or checks are accepted. Please make checks payable to Allied Arts of Whatcom County.
Entry Submission:
Complete the Artist Submission Form, including Entry Descriptions for up to three individual entries. Artist’s statements about the individual pieces, the work in general, or the concept of recycled art are welcomed, but not required.
- Please submit one to three photos per entry.
- Photos must be printed (5 x 7 inches preferred) or in .jpg format on CD.
- Please use the following naming convention for your digital images: artistsname-title.jpg * Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to return photos/disk if needed. *.
Limitations:
Applications are only being accepted from residents of Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, and B.C., Canada. Consideration will be given to submissions of all types and sizes. If you require space for a large-scale piece or have special installation needs, please contact Jason Darling in advance of the deadline.
Delivery of pieces:
Pieces selected for the show must be delivered to the exhibition site: The RE Store, 2309 Meridian Street, Bellingham on Tuesday or Weds, March 30 or 31, 2010, between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM.
Post-show Pickup:
Pieces will be available for pickup the week after the show at The RE Store during business hours Monday, May 3 or Tuesday, May 4, 2010.
Sales:
Pieces will be “for sale” during the show. You are responsible for providing us with the price for your piece. You may state “Not For Sale” if you do not wish to sell your art.
- All sales will pay a 40 percent commission to the gallery from which they are sold.
- Pieces must remain on display for the entire length of the show.
- We are happy to keep artists’ cards or brochures on-hand during the event.
Jurors:
This years show will be juried by Kelly Hart and Katy Borden of Allied Arts, and Jason Darling of The RE Store.
Gallery information:
The design gallery exhibition will be held at The RE Store in Bellingham from April 2 – 25, 2010. The RE Store is open Mon. – Sat. from 9 A.M. – 6 P.M., Sun. from 10 A.M - 5 P.M.
Accepted Work
- Artist will sign a liability waiver at the time of acceptance.
- Artist is responsible for shipping and insurance both ways.
- Art work must be ready to hang and display.
- Artist agrees to allow accepted work to remain with the exhibit until the close of show.
- Artist retains all copyright on work.
- Artist agrees, upon a sale, to a 40% commission to the gallery which hosts the piece.
- The RE Store requests permission to use submitted photographs of work for the purpose of documentation, education and publicity. Refer to application below.
Submitting Your Application
Submit via US Mail: Send a hard copy of this application with digital or hardcopy images and $15.00 entry fee check ($3 additional fee for Canadians) to:
Allied Arts of Whatcom County
Attention Recycled Art Show
1418 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
Contact information: Please direct all questions to Jason Darling.
Download the PDF - Submission Guidelines and Form
Bellingham Professional Call for Art
www.re-store.org/callforart-pro-bham
Bellingham Call for Functional Designs
www.re-store.org/callfordesigns-bham
Bellingham Student Call for Art
www.re-store.org/callforart-student-bham
Seattle Professional Call for Art
www.re-store.org/callforart-pro-seattle
Seattle Call for Functional Designs
www.re-store.org/callfordesign-seattle
Call for Trash Fashion Designs - Pro and Student
www.re-store.org/callfortrashfashion
