Prospectus
2nd ANNUAL SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA REGIONAL
JURIED ART EXHIBITION
June 18 – July 29, 2010
Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and
Paul Watkins Gallery, Winona State University
Winona, Minnesota
About the Exhibition
This competitive exhibition is the second annual show to be held in Winona, Minnesota. It is designed to promote the visual arts in Winona and the southeastern part of the state, as well as nearby regions in Wisconsin and Iowa. A non-profit corporation, Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota, Inc., was formed in 2008 solely for the purpose of mounting this annual show.
The exhibition is timed to coincide with Winona's two annual festivals, the Great River Shakespeare Festival, currently in its sixth season, and the Minnesota Beethoven Festival, now in its fourth season. Both festivals bring to Winona professional actors, directors, and musicians including the Minnesota Symphony and this year the renowned cellist, Yo Yo Ma. FASEM's desire is to mount an art exhibition with as a high a professional standard as the plays and music that are performed each summer in Winona, and the goal is to continue making the show an annual summer event.
The exhibition, to be held in two Winona venues – the art galleries of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Winona State University – will attract a large number of visitors attending the Shakespeare plays and Beethoven concerts. This season’s plays, Othello and The Comedy of Errors, will be performed on the Winona State campus, near the university gallery; many of the concerts as well are played on or near the campus.
Exhibition Dates, Receptions
The exhibition will open Friday, June 18 and continue through July 29, 2010. Receptions at both galleries are scheduled for June 18 starting at 6:00 pm at WSU and continuing at 8:00 at SMU until 10:00 pm. Prizewinners will be honored during the receptions. The artists and the public are invited to attend.
Juror
The exhibition will be judged by Elizabeth Armstrong, Assistant Director of Exhibitions and Programs/Curator of Contemporary Art, Minneapolis Institute of Art.
Elizabeth Armstrong Short Biography
Awards
Cash prizes of $1000 for first place, $500 for second and $250 for third place.
Sales
If a piece of work is sold, it must remain in the exhibition until the close of the show. There is a commission fee of 40%. Buyers and sellers have the responsibility to determine the details of shipping, tax collection, and payment.
Eligibility
Open to artists 18 years or older, currently residing within a 150 mile radius of Winona, Minnesota.
Limit of Three Entries Per Artist
Acceptable Media
Original 2-D and 3-D artwork in any medium; because of technical limitations we cannot accept film, video, or “live art.” There is no limit on the age of the work. Work must not exceed 48” in any dimension (including frame) and 70 lbs in weight. Only original work is allowed; reproductions or work from kits are not permitted.
Entry Fee
The entry fee per artist is $20.00 (includes a maximum of three entries). Although FASEM last year did not require a fee, circumstances this year make it necessary to charge a modest fee to help defray the costs of mounting the exhibition. A check or money order for the fee must accompany an application. Checks should be made out to FASEM.
Email Address
FASEM communicates with applicants by email. Be sure to print your email address large and legibly on the application form. Important communications may not reach you otherwise.
Application Deadline
The application must be postmarked no later than April 16, 2010, to be considered. Applications must include the completed form, the entry fee, and the CD of images.
Jurying Procedure Using CDs and Actual Work
The jurying consists of two phases: the first or preliminary phase is conducted by means of CDs. Individual works meriting inclusion in the exhibition will be selected and given provisional acceptance. Artists will be notified to deliver the actual chosen piece (or pieces, if more than one is selected) to the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries at Saint Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota (see address below).
Image Requirements
Images of no more than three entries are to be presented on a CD. The images must be in jpg format, maximum dimension of 1000px vertically or horizontally. The disk must be labeled with the artist's full name and email address with permanent marker. For 3-D work, more than a single view may be provided.
Image files on the CD are to be named in the following method:
Firstname_Lastname_Entry#1
Firstname_Lastname_Entry#2
Firstname_Lastname_Entry#3
Note: CDs of accepted work will be retained for publicity purposes until the exhibition closes. CDs of both accepted and unaccepted work will be returned only if a SASE is provided. Any accepted work resulting from the preliminary jurying that differs from the image on CD will be disqualified at the final jurying. By submitting work to the exhibition, the exhibiting artist agrees to the conditions set forth in this prospectus.
Notification of Jurying Results, Preliminary Round
On approximately May 15, artists whose works have been given provisional acceptance of a work or works will be notified by email. For those without email access, a phone call will be made. If you do not receive an email or phone call, contact Dennis Jennings at 507-454-8804 or dennisj@hbci.com.
Delivery of Accepted Work
Provisionally accepted entries must be delivered to the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries, Saint Mary's University, in Winona, on Friday, May 28, 2010 between 5:00 and 9:00 pm, or Saturday, May 29 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. No work will be accepted after May 29. All accepted work must remain on exhibit until the close of the show. Saint Mary's University is located at 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN.
Presentation at the Final Round of Jurying, and the Exhibition
Provisionally accepted 2-D work must be suitably framed and ready for hanging with picture wire only. A labeling and tagging sheet will be emailed to all those artists whose work is provisionally accepted. Each accepted work must tagged/labeled with the requested information.
Liability Insurance
Work in the custody of the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries and Paul Watkins Gallery is insured and all reasonable care will be exercised. Insurance while in transit with the artist, however, is her/his responsibility.
Pick-up of Work
Accepted entries must be picked up at the delivery site: the Lillian Hogan Davis Galleries, Saint Mary's University, above) following the close of the exhibition on either July 30, 5:00 – 9:00 pm, or July 31 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Additional Information
Contact Dennis Jennings, President, Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota, Inc., 823 East Fifth St., Winona, MN 55987, by phone at 507-454-8804 or e-mail dennisj@hbci.com. Web Site: www.semnfineart.org.
Timeline
Apr 16 |
Deadline for submission of application |
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May 15 (approx.) |
Notification of jury results (preliminary round) by email |
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May 28 – 29 |
Hand delivery of provisionally accepted work |
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Jun 18 – Jul 29 |
Exhibition takes place |
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Jun 18 |
Reception for artists and public, |
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Jul 30 – 31 |
Pickup of work |
More Information
Prizes
Cash prizes of $1000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, and $250 for 3rd place will be awarded.
Sales
Work sold must remain in the exhibition until the close of the show. FASEM commission fee is 40%. Buyers and sellers have the responsibility to determine the details of shipping, tax collection, and payment.
© 2010 • Fine Artists of Southeast Minnesota
Winona, Minnesota