Call Summary
The
2013 Artist-in-Residence and Curator at The Tech Garden, Maria Rizzo is
proud to present "Trees: Symbols of Powerful Experiences," a juried art
and poetry competition that will explore the history of the symbolism
of trees and their role in today's environment.
This
competition, open to all Onondaga County residents over 18, aims to
empower our local visual artists and poets by giving them a chance to
showcase their work on the walls of the Tech Garden, compete to win
awards, and bring the community together in thinking, creating and
acting greener.
This exhibition is designed to bring attention to
local 2D art and poetry that is thought provoking, engaging, and
technically strong. There will be many different interpretations of this
theme and a wide display of styles and mediums.
The Jurors
Lindsey Bellosa
was born in 1983 in upstate NY. She has an MA in Writing from the
National University of Galway, Ireland and has had several poems and
short stories published in both Irish and American magazines and
journals. She currently lives in Syracuse, NY.
Anne Novado Cappuccilli
is a curator, art consultant and artist based in Syracuse, NY. After
obtaining her MFA in Painting from Syracuse University in 2004, she
taught courses at Syracuse University, Cazenovia College, and Onondaga
Community College. She was curator of the former Limestone Art Gallery
from 2007 to 2011 before launching Cappuccilli Fine Art, LLC. in late
2011.
Recent personal exhibition history includes: solo shows at:
Exhibit A Gallery, New England College Art Gallery, Houghton Art
Gallery, Fenton Art Gallery at Onondaga Community College, and group
exhibitions include: Rochester Memorial Art Gallery, Edgewood Gallery,
the Everson Museum of Art’s Biennial “The Object and Beyond”, and
Iceland’s Gallery Svartaloft “Light Night 2007” festival exhibition.
The
Jurors will select 30 pieces of art and 30 poems to be included in
the exhibition based on how innovative, engaging and technically strong
the art and poetry is in expressing the theme. Entries will be judged on
creative originality and technical merit.
DEADLINE FOR ENTRY
All entries must be submitted by e-mail no later than Saturday, October 19, 2013 (12 a.m.) to the curator Maria Rizzo at thetechgardencurator@gmail.com.
SUBMISSION POLICY
2D Artists
- the subject line of the e-mail should state "Art Competition - Artist's name"
-the art must be submitted as an e-mail attachment at thetechgardencurator@gmail.com
-Limited to 3 images in jpeg format, and 300 dpi.
- The jpegs have to be named with the title of the wok and the name of the artist.
- the image list with title, medium, size must be submitted in the body of the e-mail.
Poets
- the subject line of the e-mail should state "Poetry Competition - Artist's name"
-Poems must be submitted in the body of the e-mail as well as attachment (Word) at thetechgardencurator@gmail.com
-Limited to 3 poems, no more than8 pages.
Maria Rizzo, Curator
e-mail: thetechgardencurator@gmail.com
Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification from The Gallery at The Tech Garden.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS for the 2D art
• Only original artworks are eligible.
• All prints in the Digital and Photography category must be signed.
• No works containing live plants, perishable items or works
requiring consistent maintenance will be accepted into The Gallery at
The Tech Garden.
• No artwork measuring more than 50 inches in
any direction or weighing more than 50 pounds will be accepted without
prior written permission from the Curator.
• Every artwork must
be ready to install. All 2D works must be wired (we will not include any
artworks in the exhibit if they are delivered unprepared for
installation).
• All works must be properly identified with a
secured, legible and fully completed label on the reverse when delivered
to The Gallery at The Tech Garden
• (which will be provided in the acceptance email notifications).
• Canvases larger than 48 inches in any direction should be reinforced with cross braces.
• Do not use glass on works exceeding 16 x 20 inches. Plexiglas is encouraged but not required for works of this size.
• Canvases with wet paint and frames in fragile condition will be disqualified.
• The jurors’ decisions are final.
• No substitutions will be permitted.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP OF ORIGINAL WORKS
Original
artwork and poems accepted for exhibition must be dropped off between
10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on October 31 or November 6, 2013 and picked up
between 09:00 AM and 4:00 PM on January 1 or 2, 2013 for The Tech Garden
Art Gallery. Artworks and poems will not be released to any person
other than the artist without written authorization from the artist to
curator Maria Rizzo.
STORAGE CHARGES AFTER THE TECH GARDEN ART GALLERY
Unless
prior written permission is arranged, artworks and poems not picked up
by 5:00 PM, January 6, 2013 will be disposed. No exceptions will be
made.
SALES
The
Gallery at The Tech Garden does not participate in the sale of artwork.
Neither will the Gallery at The Tech Garden provide any documents of
authenticity. All inquiries will be directed to the artist or their
representative.
CONTACT
Address all general questions via email correspondence to Maria Rizzo, Curator: mariarizzoart@gmail.com
Important Dates FOR THE GALLERY AT THE TECH GARDEN
Sunday, August 11, 2013
- The Gallery at the Tech Garden begins accepting online submissions
October 19, 2013 (12 a.m.) -
Deadline for entry (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Sunday, October 20 through Thursday, October 24
- Jurying of entries
Friday, October 26, 2013 -
Email notifications of acceptance and/or rejection
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 -
9 AM - 4.30 PM
Drop-off of works selected for exhibition
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
- Juror selects award winners
Thursday, November 21, 2013 -
Opening Reception 5:00 to 8:00 PM
- Awards presentation 7:00 PM
Thursday, November 14 through Tuesday, December 31, 2013 -
Exhibition open to public
Wednesday and Thursday, January 1 & 2, 2013 -
9 AM - 4 PM
Pick-up of artworks
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