Sierra Art Trails Exhibits in 2010

Sierra Art Trails presents...

WATER, Source of Life

November 6 through Dec 5, 2010.  

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An exhibit focused on the role of water in environmental, economic, human rights, and women’s issues, shedding light on water concerns, and also celebrating the positive influences of water on our lives.  The exhibit will be held at Stellar Gallery in Oakhurst, CA.  

The show is open to visual artists working in all media.  The exhibit is juried, with an entry fee per piece submitted.  Call to Artists begins June 1st 2010.

Cash awards will be offered.  

Water, Source of Life – Submission Guidelines

"Water Source of Life" is a juried exhibit focused on water and water issues.  The exhibit is open to visual artists worldwide, working in any medium.

PHILOSOPHY

Water is essential to the survival of life on earth.  The bodies of all species are made up of more than 50% water. While more than 70% of the earth’s surface is covered by water, less than 1% is available for human use.  More and more, government and private interests vie for control of global water resources.  While access to drinking water has improved over the past few decades, one out of six people do not have access to fresh, clean water, and more that half of rural women still spend much of their day acquiring water for their families. A child dies every 15 seconds from water born diseases.  Pollution and a growing population are making this precious resource even scarcer.  Industry, mining, oil and gas extraction, agriculture, and human development poison our water sources with chemicals, pesticides, drugs, and biological waste.

“Water, Source of Life” is intended to draw attention to water and its influence on our lives, and to provide a catalyst for discussion around water issues.  Is access to water a human right?  Are we on the brink of a global water crisis? What water related issues have a direct impact on you and your community?  How can we balance our use of water with the needs of other people and other species? As an artist, what do you have to say?

The jury will consider subject, craftsmanship, aesthetics, innovation, creativity, and content during the jury process.  It is not necessary that works focus on a particular water related issue, however the jury will consider social, environmental, and political issues in the selection of works for the exhibit.  

For inspiration, we recommend the following resources:

WATER REFERENCE LINKS

Application deadline:  October 10  2010

Cash awards will be presented as follows.

Best of Show - $400, 1^st place - $300, 2^nd place - $200, 3rd place - $100.

IMPORTANT DATES

Application deadline:  October 10, 2010

Delivery of work to the gallery:  October 28 through November 1, 2010

Exhibition Dates: November 6 through December 5, 2010

Reception Date: November 13, 2010

Pick-up of work from the gallery: December 6 and 7, 2010

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To enter, complete the application form and submit to Sierra Art Trails at:  

Sierra Art Trails, PO Box 3045 , Oakhurst CA    93644

CLICK HERE to download the application.  http://www.sierraarttrails.org/exhibits/water_application1.pdf 

Along with your completed application form, please submit:

A current artist's statement: Your statement should include a brief history of your experience as an artist, a description of your technique, and the philosophy behind your work. Two or three paragraphs are sufficient for the jury process.  Please include a short description of the social, environmental, or political importance of each work you submit.  This is particularly important to the jury, who may not be aware of the issues that inspire submitted works.

Images to be considered for exhibition may be submitted as prints ( on 8x10 or 8 ½ x11 inch photo paper ) or as JPGs on a standard size CD or DVD.  Images submitted as JPGs should have a pixel dimension of at least 1,280 pixels on the longest side.  (Prints and CDs submitted for consideration will not be returned.)

Payment by check - made out to Sierra Art Trails - $15 dollars for the first image and $10 for each additional image. A maximum of eight works may be submitted for consideration.

Sierra Art Trails receives a 30% commission on works sold from the exhibit.

PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

Pieces accepted into the exhibition should be prepared for display in the following manner:    

Two dimensional works must be;

-  no larger than 36 inches for the largest ( framed ) dimension

-  Professionally matted and framed in a manner appropriate to the medium presented.

-  If works are presented in a non-traditional manner, please describe materials and  presentation method.

Three dimensional works must be;

-  no larger than 90 inches for the largest dimension.

-  Professionally mounted in a manner appropriate to the medium presented, with all necessary fixtures, attachments, and / or hardware necessary for installation included.

-  If works are presented in a non-traditional manner, please describe materials and presentation method.

All works submitted by mail must be delivered in re-usable packaging.  Return postage and insurance is the responsibility of the artist.  Works not picked up by September 2^nd will be charged a 5.00 daily storage fee.  Works not picked up or postage paid within thirty days after the pick-up date become the property of Sierra Art Trails .

For more information email admin@sierraarttrails.org or call 559-658-8844.

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