ArtScape 13 Call for Art

NOW OPEN! Until March 5, 2022.

Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Artists

Submit up to three pieces to be considered for an ArtScape banner in Old Town.

ARTSCAPE 13 ARTIST/SPONSOR SCHEDULE

Please review and do your best to participate in scheduled events and overall timetable. Thank you!

March 5 – sponsor/artist submissions deadline
March 11-12– artists notified of selection
March 14-18 – original artwork delivered to ShenArts/Photographer
March 19-April 2 – artwork photographed and digital transfer to banner will begin
April 11 – original art hung at MSV; opening reception shortly thereafter
May – banner production completed
June/July – banners installed, artist/sponsor photo op press release gathering, brochure production begins
August – Sponsor/Artist Mixer Reception, brochures distributed downtown and to sponsors and artists
September or October – The Great ArtScape Scavenger Hunt Saturday event
September or October – First Friday ArtScape Art on the Mall Artist Walk event – meet the ArtScape artists, live art demos

Please keep in mind when selecting art to submit for consideration in the ArtScape program that the banners are printed and hung with a vertical orientation and the jury will take this into consideration when making selections. Chosen artwork that is horizontal in orientation will be reduced in size to fit the banner design and any artwork that can not be made to easily fit the format might not be considered. Selected artwork may not contain any trademarked items, refer directly to any business or enterprise, or be comprised of any image intended to advertise any individual, business, or enterprise.

ArtScape 13

Call for entries for ArtScape 13. ArtScape 13 is organized by ShenArts in collaboration with Old Town Winchester and the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and is supported by local sponsors.

ArtScape 13 Exhibition Information:
Exhibit Location(s): Outdoor Gallery Downtown Winchester | Museum of the Shenandoah Valley 901 Amherst Street, Winchester VA 22601
Artist Information:
Name*
First Last
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Brief Artist Statement:*
Artwork Information:
Submission #1 Title:*
Submission #1 Medium:*
- painting
- drawing
- sculpture
- digital art
- fiber art
- photography
- mixed media
- other
Submission #1 Dimensions (Unframed/Framed):*
File*
Max. file size: 20 MB.
Would this artwork be available for sale?*
- Yes
- No
Price, if applicable:
Submission #2 Title:
Submission #2 Medium:
- painting
- drawing
- sculpture
- digital art
- fiber art
- photography
- mixed media
- other
Submission #2 Dimensions (Unframed/Framed):
File
Max. file size: 20 MB.
Would this artwork be available for sale?
- Yes
- No
Price, if applicable:
Submission #3 Title:
Submission #3 Medium:
- painting
- drawing
- sculpture
- digital art
- fiber art
- photography
- mixed media
- other
Submission #3 Dimensions (Unframed/Framed):
File
Max. file size: 20 MB.
Would this artwork be available for sale?
- Yes
- No
Price, if applicable:
Do you give ShenArts permission to use your accepted work(s) for marketing purposes (to include virtual exhibit & promotional materials)?*
- Yes
- No
Terms & Conditions:
The Shenandoah Arts Council accepts the Artworks for the proposed exhibition during the specified dates and agrees with the Artist/Agent to the below Terms and Conditions.
Terms and Conditions*
1. All works must remain on display at the MSV for the duration of time specified in this agreement.
2. No additional security measures will be provided at the MSV beyond locked doors and windows during closed hours, security cameras, and routine patrol by trained security personnel.
3. LIABILITY: Neither the MSV, nor ShenArts will insure the Artworks or be liable for any damages, destruction, theft, or other harm that may occur while on display.
4. The artist is responsible for the timely delivery and pick-up of the Artworks to and from the MSV.
5. ShenArts and the MSV retain final approval regarding content, design, and layout of the Artworks and any accompanying interpretive text.
6. Installation will be performed by the combined exhibition team from ShenArts and the MSV.
7. ShenArts will promote the exhibition and sales through media contacts and the Council’s social media accounts and website.
8. ShenArts will provide the artist’s contact information to persons interested in work.
9. Any work sold during the exhibition will be delivered to the purchaser upon the closing of the show.
10. TERMS OF SALE: ShenArts collects a commission of 30% of the retail price of the artwork. Payment to the artist shall be made within 30 days of the show’s closing.
12. Images of the Artwork, as well as virtual exhibition videos containing the Artwork, may remain on the ShenArts website in perpetuity as an archive of the exhibition.
- I agree to the Terms and Conditions.
E-Signature*
By checking the box (hereby providing an electronic signature) the undersigned agrees the following.
1. Deliver work framed and ready for hanging, or provide display support for 3-D works. All framed work must have hook eyes and wire, D-rings or similar hardware. The MSV reserves the right to adjust hardware as needed for hanging appropriately. Neither saw tooth hangers nor wet paint will be permitted. Frames, mats and glass should be clean and presented in a professional manner.

2. Provide an additional artist statement/bio upon request.

3. Artist will pick up any unsold work promptly upon close of the exhibition. Any work that remains at ShenArts beyond 60 days of the closing of the exhibition will be considered abandoned and become the sole property of ShenArts.

4. Artist grants ShenArts and the MSV non-exclusive rights to the copyrighted materials submitted to be used in digital and print promotion of the exhibition.

5. The undersigned does hereby acknowledge that the work selected for the ArtScape banner project may be edited by ShenArts in order to meet design requirements. While ShenArts reserves the right to crop any artwork that does not easily fit the standardized banner format, all efforts will be made to do so only when necessary and in such a way as to minimize the alteration of the artwork. All artists whose work must be cropped will receive a proof of the banner design before printing.

By signing below, the artist/agent certifies and agrees that:

1) They have lawful authority to manage, display, distribute, and sell the Artworks submitted, the Artworks are original and authentic.
2) No license or other right has been granted to any person or organization that would limit or restrict the public display of the Artworks by ShenArts.
Entry Fee*
Please select from the options below.
- Student $30.00
- ShenArts Member $35.00
- Non-Member $60.00
Payment Info

Upon submission you will be redirected to our Network For Good payment page where you will click on your category and then click the donate button to make your payment.
Name
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