Call for Artists: Imagination Revealed

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Imagination Revealed – Mixed-Media Masterpieces, Assemblages, and Abstract Creations
From paint to clay to wood to bottle caps, Imagination Revealed is a celebration of mixed-media creations, assemblage art, and abstract works. Artists are encouraged to “upcycle” found objects in order to create beautiful pieces or create abstract art and submit their original work for a juried show at the Westbury Arts Gallery located at 255 Schenck Avenue in Westbury, NY.

SUBMISSION FEE (for up to 3 works):
$30.00 for Westbury Arts members; $35.00 for non-members

AWARDS: Ribbons will be awarded in the following categories:
Best in Show
Most Unique Use of Materials
Most Unique Shape or Form
Best Use of Color
Honorable Mention

DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Entries must be submitted online before 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Acceptance notification sent to artists by Monday, July 1, 2024.
Artwork Delivery at 255 Schenck Ave. on Sunday, July 14, 2024, 10 AM – 2 PM.
Opening Reception: Saturday, July 20, 2024, 7:00 – 9:00 PM.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, July 18, 2024 – Friday, August 23, 2024.
Pickup/Return Artwork: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 12:00 – 3:00 PM.
SALES: You may offer your artwork for sale, or it will be marked NFS (Not for Sale). Artists agree to donate 20% of the sale price to Westbury Arts of any work sold during this exhibition. The artist will handle the sale.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Emerging and established artists must be 18 years or over and reside in the U.S.
Only original creative works to be considered can be either 2- or 3-dimensional utilizing multimedia and/or found objects, no larger than 34″ on any side.
Artwork that has been previously shown in any other Westbury Arts exhibition may not be submitted.
2-D artwork submitted must be suitably framed, firmly wired, prepared and ready for hanging, and professionally presented. No saw-tooth hangers; no sandwich frames. 2-D works should not exceed 36 inches on the longest side, including the frame.
3-D work will be considered if able to be displayed on a 10″ deep wall mounted shelf.
Work that is not family-friendly or is political or overtly controversial will not be accepted. (Please note: Westbury Arts reserves the right to not accept, hang, or display art at our discretion.)
Please only submit work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety.

SUBMISSIONS:

All entry submission information has to be included. Judging for 2-D and 3-D works will be done entirely from JPEGs or PNGs labeled with your name and the title of the work. No other formats will be accepted. The maximum file size for each image is 100 MB. An artist can submit up to three (3) works. Your completion of the entry form serves as your acceptance of the terms and conditions stated herein. All decisions will be final.