NOTE THIS CHANGE TO SCHEDULES:
In an effort to support and participate in the Friday April 6th Salem Arts Festival Fashion Show Fundraiser we have moved our May exhibit to April and this exhibition to May. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Call for Art: “Go Away”
It’s the Journey, Not the Destination!
- Artwork Drop-Off: Sunday April 29, 2018 (or by appointment)
- Exhibit Dates: May 4 through May 27, 2018
- Opening Reception: Friday May 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM
- Location: Salem Arts Association Gallery, 211 Bridge Street (Ash St. Entrance) Salem MA 01970
We're proud to announce our Call for Art for “Go Away”, an exhibition of images inspired by travel and transportation. It’s the journey not the destination. We’re inviting artists to take us on a journey that captures the experience and adventure of going away.
Salem Arts Association Presents “Go Away”. We invite Salem Art Association members to show us how they have been inspired by travel and transportation. In “Go Away”, it’s the journey not the destination. We’re inviting artists to take us on a journey that captures the experience and adventure of going away
Submission Criteria: This exhibit is open non-members and current Salem Arts member artists who may submit work in any medium for the juror’s consideration. This exhibit encourages artists to submit artworks that adhere to our theme of the travel experience.
Submission Fees: Salem Arts members fee is $5.00 per image submission. Non-members fee is $10.00 per submission. Artists may submit up to three items.
Submission Form: Please download the gallery submission form and provide all required information requested, and follow instructions on the form. Printed copies must be submitted with your submissions.
Exhibition Jurying: Salem Arts Gallery Committee representatives will jury this exhibit. Criteria will be based on execution quality, presentation/framing, and space availability.
Awards: Our guest judge will be announced soon.
- 1st Prize: $100
- 2nd Prize: $75
- 3rd Prize: $50
- Honorable Mentions
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Drop Off Submissions: Sunday, April 29, 5:00 PM - 8:00
- Notification of inclusion/exclusion: by email by Wednesday, May 2.
- Pick up of unaccepted work: Any work not accepted will need to be picked up Saturday, May 5, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
- Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 2018, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Exhibition Dates: Friday May 4, through Sunday May 27, 2018
- Gallery Hours are every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Pick Up of Artwork: Sunday, May 27, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Rules & Regulations: Please be sure to read the
Salem Arts Association Artist Agreement and ensure you accept the agreement on your online member profile page. Non-members must also agree to our agreement provided at the gallery.
Presentation and framing: All submissions must be properly framed, matted, appropriately wired (no saw tooth hangars), and ready to hang. Wired images must have a tight wire positioned within the top quarter of the image height. All submissions will be inspected at take-in to assure they adhere to gallery standards. Submissions not meeting our standards will be rejected.
Sales and Volunteer Requirements: Exhibiting Salem Arts member artists are required to volunteer 3+ hours per month when your artwork is on display in the gallery or the gallery shop. Please sign up for a gallery host time slot or make arrangements for alternate volunteer opportunities. Click here for volunteer information and sign up.
Non-member artists are not required to volunteer but are subject to a 40% sales commission. Member artist sales commission is 20%.
Please contact gallery@salemarts.org with questions.
