Show Dates: April 2 – May 20, 2021
Prospectus on-line: Through March 2, 2021 | Midnight
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.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION BEGINS
On-line registration is now open. Registration is taken on a first-come/first-served basis. We will exhibit the work of up to 60 GAAC members. You may only register ON-LINE via the GAAC website.
ON-LINE REGISTRATION ENDS
On-line registration closes when all the exhibition spaces have been filled; or until Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at midnight.
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 weighs 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 on-line application. See the on-line application for file size instructions.
- 2D work [e.g. painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, collage, fiber, mixed media] should not exceed 28” in width, or 65” in height.
- 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. 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.
EXHIBITON CALENDAR
Artwork drop-off dates [delivered by hand]: Friday, March 26, 9 am – 2 pm; Saturday, March 27, 9 am – 2 pm
Shipped artwork arrival deadline: Shipped work must arrive at the GAAC between Monday, March 22 and Thursday, March 25. Shipped work must be accompanied by a pre-paid return mailing label.
Artwork pick-up dates: Friday, May 21, 9 am — 2 pm; Saturday, May 22, 9 am – 2 pm
RECEPTION
TBD. The GAAC adheres to state-mandated COVID-19 operations guidelines. The decision to hold an opening reception in the GAAC gallery for this exhibition will depend upon guidelines that are current in April.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee is $25. Artwork may be for sale. Artists set the price. The GAAC will retain 40% of sales; artist will receive 60%.
Now, let’s get started!
Step #1: Register on-line for “Members Create” exhibition HERE.
Step #2: Print out and complete the “Members Create” ID Form. Bring a copy with you when you deliver your artwork.
