Hindsight is 2020 – Express Yourself

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Hindsight is 2020 – Express Yourself

The Global Art Alliance invites artists and photographers to apply for entry to our newest online art exhibition.

The theme is expressing yourself by showcasing works of art you created during the 2020 calendar year.

2020 was a difficult year for most everyone with people yearning to bring some beauty back into their lives again. To help, we are hosting an online art exhibition by placing image ads of your work on websites that people visit for news about the arts.

ELIGIBILITY
This is an open Online Art Exhibition for artists and photographers 18 years of age or older.

All works of art must be for sale and either an original creation or a high-quality reproduction by the submitting artist or photographer.

The exhibition has 5 different mediums to select from:
• Original Paintings or Reproductions
• Original Drawings or Reproductions
• Mixed Media
• 3D or Sculpture
• Photography

FREE TO APPLY - PAY ONLY WHEN ACCEPTED
You may enter a maximum of 6 pieces for the selection process with up to 3 pieces being selected for the exhibition.

You will be notified by email, from tgaa.management@gmail.com, with the selection results within 48 hours of entry.

If accepted, the email will include a link for payment of the $50 exhibition fee.

$25 of your exhibition fee will be applied to a Google Display Network (GDN) paid image advertising campaign promoting your work during the 2-month online art exhibition.

Upon payment, you will be redirected to a web page on our site that includes the form to upload your marketing content for GDN image advertising campaign.

NOTE: Applying DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the online art exhibition.

PROMOTING YOUR WORKS OF ART
Your GDN image ad will be placed on 100’s of different websites that people visit for news about the arts.

Sites like these:
• ArtNews.com
• ProfessionalArtistMagazine.com
• NYTimes.com/section/arts
• LATimes.com/topic/arts
• BostonGlobe.com/arts/visual-arts/

A maximum of (3) works of art for display.
• (1) piece of art will be designated as your signature piece when accepted.
• Signature piece is featured when promoting the exhibition in the GDN image advertising campaign.

(1) Product listing for each work of art in our shopping cart.
• Product listing includes details of your artwork with the option to purchase online.
• Product can be an original work of art or a reproduction.

(1) GDN image ad featuring your signature piece.
• Image ad will be used in our online advertising to promote your work during the art exhibition.

(1) Dedicated landing page (web page on our site) featuring your signature piece linked to your GDN image ad.
• Landing page includes your artist biography and features details of your signature piece with a link to purchase in our shopping cart.
Biography should be written with an emphasis on the art in your life.
• If additional artwork is selected (up to 2 more pieces) it will be included on your dedicated landing page with a link to purchase in our shopping cart.

Your signature piece featured on our Bloom art exhibition web page.
• Web page displays the signature piece from each participant with a link to their Personal Gallery page on our website.

Personal Gallery page with a maximum of (3) works of art on display.
• Each work of art on display includes a link to purchase from our shopping cart.
• Personal Gallery page may include a short biography or artist statement.

ART EXHIBITION DETAILS
Promote and sell your products with image advertising on the Google Display Network (GDN).

Our online art exhibitions digitally connect the creative talent of artists and photographers with their ideal audience through online paid advertising and social media.

You will be featured by a signature piece on our Bloom exhibition web page.

Your signature piece links to your Personal Gallery page on our website. This page features each accepted work of art for the exhibition with a link to purchase in our shopping cart.

All your accepted artwork is also featured under any qualifying medium in our Shop for Art page.

100% of sales goes to you!

IMPORTANT DATES
• Deadline to Apply for Entry | Saturday, May 1st, 11:59 p.m. CST.
• July Selection Email Notification | Monday, May 3rd, 10:00 p.m. CST.
• Deadline to Pay $50 Exhibition Fee | Sunday, May 9th, 11:59 p.m. CST.
• Deadline to Upload Marketing Content | Sunday, May 9th, 11:59 p.m. CST.
• Marketing Content Approval Email | Wednesday, May 19th, 10:00 p.m. CST.
• Online Art Exhibition Dates | Thursday, June 1st to Saturday July 31st, 2021

SALES & SHIPPING
100% of sales go to the artist or photographer.

Payments to the artist for all sold pieces will be made immediately after funds clear The Global Art Alliance (TGAA) bank. Sold artwork will be removed from the current art exhibition and may be replaced by submitting more art for curation.

Shipping costs of all sold artworks will be paid by the purchaser and should be included in your listing price. All art purchased through TGAA must be shipped by the artist with TGAA being notified by email of shipment. Shipping must include tracking information to be provided to the customer and TGAA. Artists are responsible for meeting all artwork shipping and insurance requirements.

INSURANCE & LIABILITY
Artists and Photographers (A&P) selected for the online art exhibition give The Global Art Alliance (TGAA) permission to use images of their artwork for TGAA website and online marketing campaigns.

A&P will be given attribution for their work on TGAA website and all marketing campaigns.

A&P not submitting required images and marketing materials within the allotted time frame, without contacting the TGAA, will be disqualified from this online art exhibition with no refund.

A&P should exercise extreme care in shipping any sold artwork. TGAA will not assume any liability for loss or damage during the shipping process.

It is the A&P responsibility to independently insure their artwork for the shipping process.