D.C. Washington Printmakers Gallery
Press Room Mini-Solo Exhibition
Call for Entries
Deadline: August 17, 2013
Washington Printmakers Gallery seeks U.S. resident artists (18 and older) creating hand-pulled prints, handmade paper, and/or book arts interested in submitting proposals for month-long exhibitions in the Press Room, an exhibition space within WPG, for the 2014 season. 75% of work to be exhibited must relate to the categories above. Solo or group exhibitions considered.
No fee to apply, $250 exhibition fee for accepted shows.
Contact:Annie Newman | 301-273-3660 |info@washingtonprintmakers.com
To Apply
Submission materials are due August 17, 2013. This is not a postmark date. Please submit in person or post (email applications not accepted):
- artist resume with current contact information
- artist/exhibition statement
- 10 JPEGS of work related to the proposal, with corresponding images list
- a list of months in 2014 you CANNOT show, if accepted
Depending upon number of entries, a second round of reviews may be held. Those artists may be asked to submit physical work for review.
Please send exhibition proposals to
Press Room Proposals
c/o Washington Printmakers Gallery
8230 Georgia Ave, 2nd Fl
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Proposals will be reviewed by Director and panel of Artist Members from WPG. Notifications of acceptance will be sent out mid-September 2013.
Other Information
There is an exhibition fee of $250 for accepted artists. This fee includes use of the space, representation by a professional gallery director for length of show, insurance of works while at WPG, announcements to approximately 2,500 emails in Washington Printmakers Gallery’s weekly e-vites, as well as features on WPG’s Facebook page, Twitter account, and blog. The gallery will retain a 40% commission on works sold (artists set their own prices).
Artists will be responsible for his or her own show cards and installation materials. Artists are responsible for installation and de-installation of their show with dates agreed upon with the Director. Artists MUST have all installation material (sound, video, etc.) approved by Director before installation. Any damage to the Press Room as a result of the installation is the Artist’s responsibility. WPG will not be held responsible for any injury or damage to personal property (other than the artworks insured) that occur on gallery premises.
If you have any other questions, please download a prospectus or contact the gallery at the address below.
teamartdotorg 