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In Search of Emerging Artists

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Exhibition Dates January 16, 2025 – March 12, 2025

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Welcome to “In Search of Emerging Artists” at the Belvedere Tiburon Library Art Gallery. We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent of local high school art students from Marin County.

OPEN TO MARIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS,  GRADES 9 - 12

SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED:  October 5 , 2024

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE:  November 2, 2024

JURYING: Submissions are anonymously juried by a panel. If your signature is on the front of your artwork, please cover it when you submit the images of your pieces.

ARTIST NOTIFICATION:  November 19, 2024

ARTWORK DROP OFF DATES:  Friday, January 10, 2025   12:00 – 2:00 PM   (preferred)   and Saturday, January 11, 2025,  9 – 10:30 AM (early is preferred)

ARTWORK PICK UP DATES:   Thursday, March 13th 2025     10:00 AM – 12:00 noon and Saturday, March 15 ^th, 2025   9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (earlier preferred)

WHAT TYPE OF WORK IS ACCEPTED

• Two-dimensional original artworks, including but not limited to framed or stretched paintings, framed works on paper: including drawings, watercolors, pastels, and limited edition prints and photography. Fiber, textile, or mixed media are also accepted. Reproductions of your art in another medium (e.g., an offset lithograph of your painting, or a giclée print of your watercolor) will not be considered.  We cannot accept 3 dimensional artwork or items on pedestals.
• Two-dimensional includes very low-relief works (2 inches deep or less measured from the wall as hung). 
• We cannot accommodate works that are suspended from the ceiling.
• Submissions will be evaluated on technique, overall mastery, creativity, and originality.
• 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 artist, living or deceased is permitted. 

SIZE / WEIGHT / FRAMING AND FINISHING 

• Maximum dimensions of ready-to-hang pieces (including frame, if framed) are 72”x72” and work cannot exceed 50 pounds. Minimum dimensions allowed are 8” x 10” (framed)
• Hanging hardware for accepted work: D-rings with wire placed 2” to 3” from top of artwork.. Non-compliance pieces when hung project out from the wall at an angle. No saw-tooth hangers are permitted.
• Pieces delivered without appropriate hardware cannot be accepted.

REGISTER AND ENTER ONLINE AT ARTCALL

• All entries are to be submitted digitally via ArtCall at  https://emerging-marin-artists@artcall.org.
• You will be asked to register by creating an account and profile.  It takes just a few minutes, and then you can enter your submissions.
• Click on ‘Add new submission’
• You may submit up to three works of art for consideration. Each artword will need to be entered into ArtCall as a separate submission.  For each submission, you will upload a primary image., and you have the option of attaching two additional images showing details of your piece.
• Please submit images for each entry in JPG/Jpeg format showing the full piece. Images must be in 72dpi resolution and a minimum 960 px on longest side (maximum: 4800 pixels).  Photo files must not exceed 10MB.

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ART SALES: & COMMISSIONS:

• You may offer your work for sale through the Library Art Gallery, although you may also specify that your art is not for sale. There is a commission that applies to the purchase price, so that of the purchase price, 70% goes to the Artist, 30% goes to the Library Art Gallery. All sales and sales tax are handled through the Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation

DELIVERY AND DISPLAY

• Accepted pieces must be labeled with the artwork’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.
• Wrapping materials must be removed upon Intake completion.
• Accepted work will be hung in either the gallery or the gallery hallway at the complete discretion of the exhibition committee. 
• Work must remain on view for the duration of the exhibition.
• In addition to the physical gallery and gallery hallway, accepted artwork may be displayed in a Web Gallery on the library and Artcall websites.  Artists will also be asked to forward a photo of themselves (optional) for inclusion in an exhibition album. 
• By submitting the images, accepted artists agree the artwork, in whole or in part, may be used by the Library for publicity in various forms including print, online and social media.
• Any sales and sales tax will be handled through the Belvedere Tiburon Library Foundation. Artists retain 70% of the purchase price; the Library Art Gallery receives a 30% commission. The Belvedere Tiburon Library cannot guarantee sale of any artwork.
• Volunteers will handle your work with utmost care. The library has insurance coverage but strongly recommends that in addition, exhibiting artists carry their own insurance.

"Please contact Lucy Churton at lucychurton@icloud.com if you have further questions