Saturday, December 6, 2008

Double Vision - Pittsburgh

http://lukeandeloy.ning.com/

Call for Artists: "Double Vision"
Exhibition: March 7, 2009 - April 18, 2009
Deadline for Submissions: February 2, 2009

LUKE & ELOY GALLERY currently reviews images for the gallery's exhibition "Double Vision" scheduled for March 7, 2009 - April 18, 2009.

We are interested in artists who use a variety of art and craft media to express contemporary issues (Multi-Disciplinary Artists.) All media combinations will be considered including but not limited to painting, sculpture, art jewelry, mixed media, paper, textiles, clay, metal, wood, glass, photography, video and performance.

All artwork must be one-of-a-kind originals or limited edition pieces created by the artist. We are especially interested in unusual combinations, eg: audio/painting, video/jewelry and the like. Mass produced pieces are not acceptable. Wall or ceiling hung work must be tightly wired for hanging; no saw tooth bars, please.

All artwork submitted for review and exhibition must be for sale and remain at LUKE & ELOY GALLERY throughout the exhibition. A gallery commission on all sold works will apply. Artists are responsible for delivery (and insurance) of work in transit to and from the gallery. Work that is not hand-delivered but shipped must also be accompanied by appropriate return shipping costs in the form of a prepaid FEDEX, UPS, or US mail return label (or a check in the appropriate amount .)

Eligible to submit are US artists 18 and older. Students currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate art programs are also welcome to apply.

Please submit to LUKE & ELOY via mail only and include:
* Artist entry form (available here: ENTRY FORMS)
* up to 20 digital images on CD (clearly labeled with artist's name),
* image descriptions,
* artist's resume,
* artist's statement,
* prepaid return shipping label
* $25 entry fee,
* a SASE.

Artists selected for exhibition will be informed promptly after the submission deadline, their informational and background materials will be kept at the gallery for promotional use.

Schedule:
Deadline for Submission: February 2, 2009
Work delivered to Gallery: By February 20, 2009
(Please call or email ahead if dropped off personally)
Exhibition Opening: March 7, 2009 11 am - 5 pm
Last Exhibition Day: April 18, 2009 11 am - 5 pm
Return of unsold work: Artists are responsible for arranging pick up of unsold works. Pick up must be made during the 2 weeks immediately following the closing of the exhibiton (April 20 - May 1, 2009) unless other arrangements have been coordinated with the gallery Director.

IMPORTANT:
Mail submissions to: Luke & Eloy, 5169 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
Do not send original artwork to the gallery unless coordinated with the Director. Delivery address for artwork will be given to the artist upon acceptance into an exhibition and will depend on size of work and storage considerations.

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