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Call for Submissions


November 7, 2008
Artist Carolina Presents

Dark Bohemian Carnival

at the VINO VIXENS WINE BAR

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS


Artist Carolina is currently accepting art work from established and emerging artists for a three month exhibition opportunity at Vino Vixens Wine Bar, located at 2929 SE Powell in Portland Oregon. Artist reception and opening will be held on Friday January 2nd 2009 from 7pm till midnight. The evening will include live music, guest Dj's, installations, artwork, sales of artwork, and Vino Vixens award winning wines for sale. Submissions are encouraged by all artists. Artists may submit up to three works of art. Site specific installations will also be considered. Selected artists will need to contribute $10 for the cost of printing show cards.


CALENDAR


Thursday, Nov 20th 2008 –CD Digital / Email Entry Deadline


Friday, Dec 5th 2008 - Notification to Artists


Saturday, December 27th 2008 Art Delivery to Venue 3pm- 10pm


Friday, January 2nd 2009 - Art Show and Sale

* Artwork will be on display for three months. Keep this in mind when submitting.


Saturday, April 4th 2009 Removal of Artwork 3pm- 9pm





FRAMING: All works must be framed in a gallery ready frame All framed works must be ready to hang with firm frames, sturdy screw eyes and strong wire.

ELIGIBLE WORKS: Paintings, Prints (lithography, etchings and woodcuts), Photographs, Pen and Inks, Sculptures in the round or relief, public appropriate Video Art, and Site Specific Installations with detailed description of type materials to be installed

LIMITATION: Artwork maybe a maximum 62 inches (5ft 2inches) including frame. Maximum weight 30 lbs. . Site specific installations will also be considered. The venue has high ceilings, dimensions for installations can be no greater than 7ft high by 5 ft wide by 4 ft deep.

CD DIGITAL ENTRIES: Digital entry format must be JPEG. Image not to exceed height or width of 800 pixels and should be 300 dpi. JPEG must be filed with artist's name. Submitted either to email or sent via mail. Write on CD artist's name, title of work, medium and size. Include a hard copy color printout and art resume. Send CD, Entry Label, and resume to:

Dark Bohemian Carnival: Vino Vixens

Att: Carolina Medina-Dupaix


Either/ or

  • Send email with information (Artist's name, title of work(s), medium and size, Art resume, and Entry Label)
  • ARTISTCAROLINA @ GMAIL (dot) COM
    SALES: If the artist's work sells, the artist will receive 85% of the price paid and

Vino Vixens will receive 15%. This is a very good rate if you are familiar with the gallery system.

LIABILITY: Artist's must carry own insurance. All reasonable care will be taken, but Vino Vixens wine bar & Artist Carolina cannot be responsible for loss or damage.

RECEIVING: the Artist must deliver accepted Artwork on

Saturday, December 27th Art Delivery to Vino Vixens 3pm- 10pm

Vino Vixens Wine Bar 2929 SE Powell PDX, OR 97202 Exhibition label must be attached to the back of the artwork. Hours of operation are the following:

Wed, Sun, Thurs 2pm- 9pm, Fri, Sat, 2pm- 1pm

REMOVAL: Saturday, April 4th Removal of Artwork 3pm- 9pm. Artists must pick up their artwork, which has not sold, during this time period. Unclaimed artwork will be donated.

CD DIGITAL ENTRIES: Digital entry format must be JPEG. Image not to exceed height or width of 800 pixels and should be 300 dpi. JPEG must be filed with artist's name. Write on CD artist's name, title of work, medium and size. Include a hard copy colored printout and resume with your submission. CDs will not be returned. Send CD, Entry Label, and image of Artwork(s) to be considered together with resume to:

ARTISTCAROLINA @ GMAIL.COM
Dark Bohemian Carnival
(Must be received by Thursday, Nov 20th 2008)



Dark Bohemian Carnival
Vino Vixens 2929 SE Powell PDX, OR 97202
EXHIBITION LABEL

Artist (your name here)
Friday, January 2nd - Saturday, April 4th Removal of Artwork 3pm- 9pm
~
Please Print

Artist:

Phone:

E-Mail Address:

Art Work Title:

Medium:

Value of Art Work:

(Attach this form to back of accepted juried artwork and also include this info with your submission).

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