Flower (Re)Power Participating Artists List:

2010-06-07T04:05:00.000-07:00

Carolyn Applegate
Bill Bahmermann
Alicia Beach
Charla Boteler/Alison Boteler
Janine Brown
Alberta Cifolelli
Elisabeth Condon
Christina Czap
Katharine Draper
Nancy Eisenfeld
Joan Fitzsimmons
Debbie Hesse
Arpie Gennetian Najarian
Peter Konsterlie
Ron Lambert
Mary Jo Lombardo
Barbara Marks
Jane Rainwater
Gina Randazzo
Jill Vasileff
Lydia Viscardi
Joan Wheeler
Ruth Zelanski

Deadline Clarification: Since Monday is a Holiday

2010-05-25T06:22:00.000-07:00

Since the deadline for submissions is a holiday, CDs and entry forms will be accepted on June 1 as well!

2010-04-30T08:47:00.000-07:00

FLOWER (RE)POWER

An open juried exhibition

designed to breathe new life into the flower in art!

June 18 – July 23, 2010

Housatonic Museum of Art Burt Chernow Gallery

Click Here for a pdf of the prospectus.

Why (Re)Power the Flower?

When you couple the art class exercise/classic art staple of the still life with the flower – sumptuous siren of subject matter for painters big and small, the result is a brigade of flower art that ranges from straight representation to a kinetic sculpture where sunflowers turn circles in a wooden box. Like trying to write a love song, it is challenging to revamp the exhausted visual of the flower, bringing it into a contemporary art dialogue and finding new ways to approach it as formal element, subject, symbol, etc. With Flower (Re)Power, the Housatonic Museum of Art is asking artists, whether you love or hate flowers in art, to share works influenced by or that address the flower in any way. All media are welcome – sound, video, painting, sculpture, online projects, etc. Experimentation, critique, quirky perspectives, and general irreverence are encouraged!

Juror:

Terri C Smith

(see prospectus for bio)

Important Dates:
Entry deadline: May 31
Email notification of acceptances: June 4
Drop off selected work: June 10, 11, 14, 10 am - 8 pm
Shipped work must arrive by June 11
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 17, 5 – 7 pm
Exhibition dates: June 18 – July 23, 2010
Pick up of artworks: July 26, 27, 10 am - 8 pm

Eligibility:
1.The exhibition is open to artists eighteen years of age or older.
2.Works must have been created in the last two years. Older artworks will not be accepted.
3.Proposals for sculptural installations will be accepted, but artists are required to cover all costs of the installation.
4.New Media works are welcome, but artists must supply AV equipment for sound, videos, etc.
5.Collaborative works are eligible.

How to Submit Work for Consideration:
1.To enter, mail completed entry form along with CDROM of your artwork. Artists may enter up to 10 examples of their art.
2.Images should be in jpg format, no longer than 8” high or wide with a resolution of 96 dpi. A full view of each artwork is required, details or second view are optional. For Full view, include FV in your file name. For detail view include DV in your file name.
3.Labeling files: Last name_abbreviatedtitle_fv (full view) or dv (detail view).
4.Label CD with name, email, and telephone number.
5.There is a $25 flat entry fee.

Physical Requirements:
1. Works must be ready to exhibit (Electrical equipment for New Media, paintings need d-rings or wire, pedestals for sculpture that require them, etc.). Failure to adhere to the aforementioned criteria will result in the work not being installed.
2. All works must be identified with secured, legible, and fully completed label/text on reverse (artist, title, medium)
3. Juror’s decisions are final. No substitutions.

Shipping of Artworks:
1. Artists are responsible for the costs associated with delivering and picking up artworks. Roundtrip shipping must be pre-paid and return shipping arrangements should be explained in writing.
2. All crates and shipping boxes need to be clearly labeled for return shipment.
3. Artworks must meet shipping agents’ requirements.
4. Shipped works must be received by June 11

Sales:
The HMA does not participate in the sale of artwork. All Inquiries will be directed to the artist or their representative.

Award:
There is one $500 best in show award. Award will be based on the artist's originality in approach to the exhibition's theme.

Contact:
Terri C. Smith: tcamillesmithhcc@gmail.com