100th Anniversary of Surrealism Art Show

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**Hardy & Nance Studios is pleased to announce our Call for Entries for the "100th Anniversary Surrealism Juried Art Show" that will be on display Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 5-9pm. This call for entries is open to all artists living and working in Houston or its surrounding areas up to 50 miles in 2D & 3D media and cash prizes will be awarded for outstanding work.**

October 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the Surrealist Manifesto by André Breton which encapsulated the thought processes of many artists including Salvidor Dali, Rene Magritte, Frida Kahlo and Dorothea Tanning. Thanks to the Menil Collection and historic art shows such as the “The Heroic Century” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, many Houstonians are familiar with the characteristics of Surrealism. The Hardy & Nance Studios is honored to host a celebration of this art style and juried art competition.

THEME: Surrealism; ie. Dreamlike scenes and/or symbolic imagery, unexpected and/or illogical juxtapositions, automation, bizarre assemblages of ordinary objects, and distorted figures and biomorphic shapes.

***ALL ARTWORK MUST BE THE ORIGINAL WORK OF THE ARTIST, ABSOLUTELY NO A.I. ART.***
***ARTWORK THAT REFERENCES MASTERWORKS OF SURREALISM MUST INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE ARTIST AND ARTWORK WITHIN THE TITLE.***

The medium for this show will be limited to painting, drawing, photography and sculpture. Digital Art must disclose which programs were used to create/manipulate images. No loose glitter or confetti. If using these mediums, they must be completely adhered to the surface in a manner that it will not fall off. We will not accept artworks made with bodily fluids.

ABOUT THE JUROR: Anna Tahinci, Ph.D., is Professor and Chair of Art History at the Glassell School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. A native of Greece, she studied History and Archaeology in Athens, and spent a total of eleven years in Paris, where she studied Art History and Comparative Literature at the Sorbonne (Ph.D. on Rodin’s collectors), and Museum Studies at the Ecole du Louvre. She has worked at the Musée Rodin, the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre and the Harvard Art Museums. She has taught at Boston University Paris, at the University of Minnesota, at Macalester College, and at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She co-curated the sculpture exhibition that was organized in Athens for the Olympic Games in 2004 and the exhibition Rodin and America at the Cantor Arts Center, Stanford University in 2011.

ABOUT THE CURATOR: Stäcy Smith is a long time resident of Hardy & Nance Studios. She is a practicing Surrealist painter and visual art educator who currently teaches both at the Glassell Junior School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and within her space at the Hardy & Nance Studios. Smith specializes in the material chemistry of art mediums specifically in archival and historical oil painting techniques. Smith received her MFA in Studio Art from the Houston Baptist University (Now Houston Christian University) and her BFA in Studios Arts-Painting from the University of Houston. You can see her work on instagram at artbystacyhouston.

**PRIZES: 1st Place: $250, 2nd Place: $150, and 3rd Place: $100. The public will be asked to vote on their favorite as well for a $50 prize to be given out at the end of the show**.

SUBMISSIONS:
Please read these carefully, as failure to meet our requirements could result in your artwork being automatically declined.Artists can submit images\* and information for up to three (3) pieces for $25 with each additional image being an additional $10, no later than September 27, 2024 at 11:59pm. This is a juried show, so some pieces may not be chosen. Email notifications of acceptance will be sent via email on October 11, 2024

**The entry fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, so be certain you are ready to enter before doing so.**
Size Restrictions: 2D wall hanging work cannot exceed 48 inches on any side. 3D stand alone work must fit through a standard doorway and be easily lifted by one person (no more than 50 lbs.) For those submitting 3D work please contact HNSurrealismArtShow@gmail.com if you will require a pedestal for display as we have a limited number.
\* Image files no larger than 2MB. Images must be labeled Last Name, First Name, Title. (ex. Smith\_John\_Untitled1.jpg)

* For 2D works, please crop the picture to be of the ARTWORK ONLY. DO NOT include anything in the background, including, but not limited to: a frame or matte, the easel, or a wall. Use a photo-editing app, if necessary, to remove excess shadows/highlights/blurriness/etc. We highly recommend this for the most professional aesthetic possible.
* For 3D works, photos submitted need to have a neutral background, ie a blank wall or backdrop or you can use a photo editing software and edit out/replace the background to all black, all gray or all white. If you have questions, please contact us prior to submitting.
* DO NOT send different angles/pictures of the same artwork. Send the best picture you have. The curator will reach out if different angles are requested by the juror.
* Artists under 18 will receive an email with a form for parent/guardian signature for participation before work is juried.
* By applying to this juried show, applicant has agreed to allow their work to be featured online and in print, and for promotional or publicity services.
* Hardy & Nance Studios reserves the right to use applicant images for educational, promotional, or publicity purposes. Hardy & Nance Studios will not reproduce applicant work for sale.

ART SHOW FEE:Fee for this consideration is due at time of submission.

* $25 to enter the show with up to three works of art, and $10 for each additional work up to ten works.
* No refunds once submitted.
* There is NO commission fee involved and therefore artists are required to handle all sales transactions whether in person or electronically. Be sure to have Square, Paypal, Venmo, or other applications to take credit card sales.
* If an artist is unable to handle any sales transactions, Hardy & Nance Studios is happy to facilitate the sale on your behalf for a 20% stipend to cover processing & handling fees.

THE IMPORTANT STUFF:1. All artwork must be original by the artist, available for purchase, and cannot have been previously shown in the Hardy & Nance Gallery.2. Size Restrictions: 2D wall hanging work cannot exceed 48 inches on any side. 3D stand alone work must fit through a standard doorway and must be lifted by one person no more than 50lbs. 3. Medium: Please no loose glitter or confetti. If using these mediums, they must be completely adhered to the surface in a manner that it will not fall off. We will not accept any artwork that includes the use of bodily fluids.4. Hanging Hardware: All artwork must be dry and ready for hanging. All wall artwork must be wired. Learn how to wire your art [HERE.](https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/hanging-a-painting-wire-d-rings-2578378) (Sawtooth hangers, D-rings, key-holes, etc. are accepted if wiring is not possible and will damage the artwork or frame.) No loose paper. All paper must be mounted or framed, and then wired.5. Labeling: All pieces should be labeled on the back with: Artist’s Name & Title of the piece.6. Drop-off: Accepted artwork needs to be delivered on Monday, October 14th, 2024 (6-8PM) WITHOUT EXCEPTION. Delivery accepted through Door G entrance. Please make prior arrangements to bring your work before this time period. No exceptions will be made after this time period. 7. Entry Fee: $25 per artist up to three pieces and $10 for each additional piece up to 10 works is due at the time of submission. As this is a juried show, there will be no refunds for works not accepted in the show.
8\. Pick\-up: All artwork MUST be claimed/picked up at the end of the show \- OCTOBER 19th at 9:00pm\. Any art left behind will be considered abandoned and done with as H&N Studios sees fit\.
9\. Though we take every precaution when hanging and displaying your work\, by submitting to this show you agree to hold harmless the juror\, curator\(s\) and the Hardy & Nance staff for any damage to your work\. We highly suggest that you carry your own insurance for your artwork\. • Curators reserve the right not to hang work that isn’t properly wired and/or does not meet the requirements as specified above\.
If you have any questions about these guidelines, our deadline, or anything in general; please contact us prior to submitting. We will do our best to promptly answer. Email the curator, Stäcy Smith at Artbystacyhouston@gmail.com

Please note: Once you have filled out this form and submitted you will be sent an email invoice from Stäcy Smith via email. Payment is required before your entry will juried. Please look for email within 24 hours from ArtbyStacyHouston@gmail.com