All Creatures Great and Small - Juried Art Competition by Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott, AZ

Description



'All Creatures Great and Small' Juried Arizona Art Competition 

Deadline for entry is Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Intake will be SUNDAY, JUNE 9 AND MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024

Gift Shop Application (for members only) Deadline is Friday, May 31, 2024

Juror for this show is To Be Announced

Open to members of Mountain Artists Guild and non-members; Arizona artists in all media encouraged to attend;  an online and in-gallery show.

Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards 

Ideas for the theme 

Think metaphor, visual metaphor.That which would be representative or symbolic of something else.Creatures might become All Things or Anything. A locomotive, a storm, a fictional or imaginary being or thing.Great and Small may be a metaphor for Fantasy and Reality, Rich and Poor, Black and White, Bright and Beautiful, Hard and Soft.All Creatures Great and Small encompass everything. Not just the living but All Things whether animate or inanimate, a creature of the imagination.The natural world insects, birds, animals and sea creatures and their interaction with humanity. CREATURE, noun1. That which is created; every being besides the creator, or every thing not self-existent. The sun, moon and stars; the earth, animals, plants, light, darkness, air, water, etc., are creatures.2. In a restricted sense, an animal of any kind; a living being; a beast. In a more restricted sense, man. Thus we say, he was in trouble and no creature was present to aid him.3. That which is produced, formed or imagined; as a creature of the imagination.4. A creature is a living thing: there are flying creatures, sea creatures, and even imaginary creatures, like unicorns.Artworks in a variety of artistic media in the form of paintings, photographs, jewelry and sculpture are invited. Each artist brings their own individual approach to the depiction of creatures and this diversity will make for a thoughtful and interesting exhibition.

Online Application Deadline: Start anytime and up until 9PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Show Dates: June 12 through July 20, 2024Gallery In-take June 9 and June 10, 2024Upon acceptance, you will receive an email with a link to make an appointment time. Artwork must be delivered in person - no shipping permitted. If you cannot deliver in person at intake, please make arrangements with our Gallery Manager.

Entry Fees - up to 5 submissions per artist  - Pay by credit card only

Members: $30.00 for the first 3 submissions; $6.00 for all other submissions (Members are guaranteed one acceptance to this show) Members agree to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours during the exhibition period or pay a "buyout" fee of $40, payable at The Guild.Non-members: $45.00 for the first 3 submissions; $9.00 for all other submissionsCategories 
1.       Original Paintings (Watercolor, Oil, Acrylic, Water media, Pastel, Color Pencils, Inks, Etchings, Mixed Media Collage, etc.)2.       Photography (all types of photography mediums)
3.       3-Dimensional Objects (sculpture, pottery/ceramics, woodworking, stone carving, mixed-media objects, mosaics, fiber arts, tilework, glass art, etc.) 
4.       Jewelry (100% handcrafted, metal, minerals, gems, beads, polymer clay, leather)
All submissions will be juried and either accepted or not accepted into the Gallery Show for final judging. Members are guaranteed one acceptance to this show.
Prints of original paintings, giclees and other printed items such as tote bags, pouches, towels, etc. should not be entered.

Participation Rules 

1.      Submissions must be entered online using the ArtCall.org website.

2.       Artwork accepted into previous 2023 Mountain Artists Guild shows is not eligible for submission.

3.       Artwork, in whole or in part, must be created solely by the artist.

4.       Artwork, in whole or in part, must not infringe on any copyright.

5.       Paintings or photographs of nudes or work inappropriate for family viewing will not be accepted. 

6.       Price your work to reflect the Guild's commission: Members- 25%; Non-members - 40% - All Artwork must be for sale.

7.       The minimum canvas or frame size for paintings or photographs is 10 x 12 inches; the maximum canvas or paper size is 36 by 48 inches. Heavy sculptures and other heavy 3-dimensional objects must be easily movable by members and be standalone (not on a wall). 

8.      Paintings and photographs may be framed or unframed provided unframed images are on gallery wrapped canvas a minimum of 3/4" thick or on metal. Canvas 1/2" or less must be framed. Please review our Gallery Standards here: Gallery Standards

9.     Once the awards have been announced, accepted entries will be on display in the Web Gallery for 3 months. Artists who enter this show are responsible for handling (packaging) and shipping of items sold online. Artists in the Web Gallery show must inform the Guild if they sell their work so that the Web Gallery is kept up-to-date.

Submission Instructions 
1.       Images of artwork should have no background/frame visible; artwork under glass should show no reflections, and be in the appropriate orientation.
2.       Images must represent the work accurately.   
3.       You may submit more than one image of paintings, photographs, 3-dimensional objects and jewelry to show different sides of the item or close-up detail. DO NOT SUBMIT different artwork in individual entries only photos for one piece.
4.       If photographing 3-dimensional objects or jewelry, place them on either a white or black non-textured background.                                                                              
5.       Images should be in JPG, PNG or PDF file format.
6.       The maximum file size for uploading is 4MB. If your image file size is greater than this, use a photo or image editing program to reduce the size of the image before uploading.
7.       Mountain Artists Guild reserves the right to reject artwork that is not photographed correctly and reflects poorly on the artist and the Guild.
 Register Online at ArtCall.org - Need Help - see our Art Call Step-by-Step instructions
1.     If you do not have an account on ArtCall.org, register and apply online:  Ignore the request to create a portfolio web site should that message appear. Simply click on the ‘x’ in the top right of that screen to close it or click on ‘No thanks’.
2.     If you already have an account, sign on with your user name and password. If you forgot your password, request a new one.
3.     Provide the details requested to set up an account. 
4.     Click on ‘Add new submission’ to pay by credit card. Decide on how many submissions you will enter before you pay. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.
5.     NOTE: If you want to add additional submissions after you paid for a specific number:

Enter your account again and click on ‘Add new submission’. 
Make sure you select how many new submissions you want to pay for in the ‘Pay for how many’ box. 
Click on Member or Non-member. You will not be charged the original entry fee again even though it looks like you will be. The system automatically calculates what you owe for the additional submissions. 
Select the credit/debit card you wish to use and click on ‘Submit payment charge’. NOTE: No refunds will be made if you pay for more submissions than you use.
Awards Ceremony & ReceptionFriday, June 28, 2024 - 5pm - 8pm at the Guild Main Gallery - Awards at 6:00pmLocation of Show and Other InformationOnline for 3 months after awards announcedMountain Artists Guild Gallery – June 12 through July 20, 2024 at228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, AZ 86301

Terms and Conditions
Read the Terms and Conditions on the ArtCall.org website for this competition.

Questions?
If you have questions about this competition, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or call 928-445-2510.

If you need help with submitting or photographing your work, contact: gallery@mountainartistsguild.org or 928-445-2510.