In an effort to promote Texas artists working in glass
and those using glass as a major component of their art works, the GAC is proud
to present the first juried glass exhibition.
Our esteemed panel of jurors are:
Tina
Oldknow
Curator of Modern Glass,
Mary Shaffer
Internationally recognized glass artist,
Patricia Meadows
Dallas-based Senior Curator and Collection Manager for
the Hall Collection
Awarding the
for First Prize of $1250
and additionally
$600 for Second Prize and $300 for Third Prize
In an effort
to promote
Texas Juried
Glass is an important exhibition for the region and for the art community.
Never before has an arts space offered an opportunity to see what is happening
in contemporary glass, now, across a particular region. Juror Tina Oldknow, commented “I wish every
state would do this.”
Highlights of
the selections include traditional uses of the material such as blown and
stained glass and pate de verre. Exhibiting artists often combined traditional
glass methods with classic sculpture building techniques. Even more unusual uses describe combinations
such as: blown glass with charcoal drawing, stacked glass jars with curious
contents, glass blocks and video monitors, neon with aluminum and Plexiglas,
and many more surprises. Twenty-nine
artists, including three collaborative teams, will exhibit a total of 34 new
artworks.
The
exhibition opening March 5th, takes place during
Strand
district that happens every 6 -8 weeks.
The entry deadline has closed
and selections have been made by our
jurors. Information about entries will be sent by January 15th.
If you are interested reviewing the
Click the link above for form in pdf
format. Or see below for the prospectus.
Send applications, POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN December 31, 2004, to
2127
Attn: Clint Willour
For further information or to have an
application faxed or mailed to you:
contact the Galveston Arts Center at PH 409-763-2403 FX 409-763-0531 / mailing address: 2127
Strand, Galveston, TX 77550 / email: information@galvestonartscenter.org / www.galvestonartscenter.org
Eligibility. Open to all
professional artists residing and/or working in the state of Texas.
Media.
Artists may enter objects 1)
created entirely from glass or 2) created using mixed-media in which glass
functions as an integral element in the overall expressiveness of the
work. All entries must be original works of art.
Submission. Submit 35mm
color slides only – no digital images or photographs accepted. Slides shall be of professional quality and
must be labeled with artist’s name, title of work, date, dimensions, and an
indication of top of slide. Artists must
also provide a one page current resume. Entrants wishing the return of their
materials should include a SASE along with the entry. Objects that appear
excessively fragile or that require special handling may not be considered.
Final selection will be made from the actual works; selected pieces departing
significantly from their slide representation may be excluded in the exhibition
on the sole discretion of the jurors.
Number of Entries. Up to three (3) works may be entered with a maximum
of two slides per work.
Size/Weight Limitations. Crated
work may not exceed 200 pounds in weight and must fit through a 5’ x 8’
door. Pieces to be wall-mounted should
not exceed 75 lbs. and arrive ready for hanging. No suspended-from-ceiling pieces will be
accepted.
Entry Fee: Non-refundable fee of
$30.00 for up to three entries.
Make checks or money orders payable to: Galveston Arts Center Texas
Juried Glass.
Submission Deadline: All entries must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2004. Send entry materials to: Texas Juried Glass,
Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand, Galveston, TX 77550, Attn: Clint Willour.
Additional
information
Notification of Acceptance. Notification of accepted works will be mailed/e-mailed
no later than January 15, 2005.
Shipping: Artists shall
be responsible for providing suitable reusable containers for their works
and for the costs of shipping objects, either by common carrier or hand-delivery,
to and from the Galveston Arts Center. The Arts Center will not accept COD
deliveries. The delivery address shall be Galveston Arts Center, 2127 Strand,
Galveston, TX 77550, Attn: Janice Broussard.
Works must arrive at the Galveston Arts Center by 5:00 p.m., Monday,
February 28, 2005. Objects arriving
after the specified delivery date will not be exhibited.
Liability: All objects
shall receive all reasonable care from and be fully insured by the Galveston
Arts Center while on Galveston Arts Center premises. Liability for objects
being shipped to and from the exhibition site shall be the responsibility of
the artist.
Sales/Commissions: All objects selected for exhibition will be
made available to the public for sale unless otherwise specified in writing by
the artist (NFS, private collection, etc.).
Galveston Arts Center shall receive a 20% commission on all sold objects
Slide Guidelines: Slides must be clearly labeled with a red dot indicating the lower
left-hand corner of the image. The artist’s last name, first name, title and
completion date should appear above or to the left of the image. The medium should be labeled below or along
the right side of the image. Slides must
be in plastic or cardboard mounts.
Slides will not be reviewed if these guidelines are not followed. Slides will be returned only if accompanied
by a self addressed, stamped envelope.
Support for this exhibition provided by the Art Alliance for
Contemporary Glass, The Tremont House and private donations.