Show Dates: June 7 – August 8, 2024
Prospectus on-line: February 1 – April 24, 2024 | 11:59 PM
An annual tradition returns! The GAAC Members Create exhibition is a showcase of members’ talent. The exhibition will be installed in the GAAC gallery; and it will also be viewable on the GAAC website. Members Create is open to current GAAC members.
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Online Registration Begins
Online registration begins February 1, 2024. Registration is taken on a first-come/first-served basis. The work of up to 60 GAAC members will be exhibited. You may only register ONLINE via the GAAC website.
Online Registration Ends
Online registration closes when all the exhibition spaces have been filled; or until Wednesday, April 24 at 11:59 PM.
Submission Criteria
- You may submit one piece of art, 2D or 3D.
- An entry may be comprised of multiple units [e.g. a diptych]; but may not exceed the maximum dimensions or weights described below. If offered for sale, a single entry comprised of multiple units must be sold for one price. The individual units may not be sold separately.
- Applicants must attach a high-quality digital image of their entry on the online application. See the online application for file size instructions.
- 2D work [e.g. painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, collage, fiber, mixed media] should not exceed 28” in total width, or 65” in total height/length.
- Work intended to be exhibited on the gallery walls must be gallery-ready to hang when it is delivered.
- For hanging: Use gallery wire. Entries with saw tooth hanging hardware will not be accepted.
- No wet paintings, or warped canvases will be accepted.
- 2D work is not required to be framed [e.g. work executed on gallery-wrapped canvases or mounted on cradled wood panels]; but this work is required to be gallery-ready to hang [see above hanging requirements]. If left unframed, the work’s edges must be tidy and finished.
- 3D work must be freestanding and easily moved by one person. It should not exceed 28” in total width, or 65” in total height. Weight should not exceed 35 pounds. 3D work intended to hang on the gallery walls should not exceed 10 pounds.
- Please place an identifying tag on your entry with your name, telephone number, email address, and the work’s title.
Exhibition Calendar
- Artwork drop-off dates [delivered by hand]: Friday, May 31, 9 am – 2 pm; and Saturday, June 1, 9 am – noon.
- Shipped artwork arrival deadline: Shipped work must arrive at the GAAC between Friday, May 24 and Thursday, May 30. Exhibitors are responsible for supplying a pre-paid return shipping mailing label.
- GAAC Postal Mailing Address: POB 305, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636
- GAAC Commercial Shipping Address: 3061 S. Lake Street, Glen Arbor, Michigan 49636
- Artwork pick-up dates: Friday, August 9, 9 am – 2 pm; and Saturday, August 10, 9 am – noon.
- Opening reception: June 7, 2024
Artist’s Statement
Exhibitors are required to submit a short [100 words max.] artist’s statement that provides viewers with some context for looking at the artwork you will exhibit. The artist’s statement you provide on your Members Create application will be used in the exhibition.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is $25.
Sales
Artwork may be for sale. Artists set the price. The GAAC retains 40% of sales; artists receive 60%.
Now, let’s get started!
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