CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Human Head

Artists throughout history have depicted the human head to convey unique perspectives and evoke emotions. These artists go beyond capturing a likeness; the human head allows them to convey feelings like sympathy, amusement, identification, anger, pity, or adoration.

Westbury Arts is accepting original work which explores the varied media including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, collage, photography, mixed media, and assemblage used to depict the human head. In this exhibition we ask you to focus on the complexities of human psychological, spiritual, and emotional experiences. We want you to encourage viewers to reflect on the essence of humanity and unseen dimensions that influence individual stories, with an emphasis on our shared humanity.

SUBMISSION FEE (for up to 2 works):
$30.00 for Westbury Arts members; $35.00 for non-members

DEADLINES AND IMPORTANT DATES:
Submission Deadline: Entries must be submitted online before 11:59 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Acceptance notification sent to artists by Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
Artwork Delivery at 255 Schenck Ave. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, 10 AM – 1 PM.
Opening Reception: Sunday, August 25, 2024, 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Exhibition Dates: Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Friday, September 27, 2024.
Pickup/Return Artwork: Saturday, September 28, 2024, 10:00 – 1:00 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 sales.

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.
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.
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 two (2) works. Your completion of the entry form serves as your acceptance of the terms and conditions stated herein. All decisions will be final.