Eligibility
The exhibition is open to all artists of
Filipino descent, who are at least 17 years old,
regardless of current residence. Entries must be
original works executed after January 1, 2002,
and not have been previously submitted to the Beyond the
Barrelman Exhibition.
Submitted works must be
available between August 15, 2008, and October
1, 2008.
Entry Fee
The non-refundable submission fee of $30 for
one to four entries can be paid by money order,
cashiers check or Paypal. [For full-time
students currently enrolled in an accredited
institution, the entry fee is only $15.]
Checks and money
orders should be payable to "Filipino American
Network." Upon submission of your online entry
form (below), you will receive a Paypal invoice
via email. You may pay your entry fee
either through Paypal or regular mail. Your
submission will be considered only after your entry
fee payment has been received.
Entry
Specifications
Please note the following restrictions:
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Only two-dimensional (2D) non-jewelry works may
be submitted. Photographs and framed
sculptures no larger than 50"H x 50"W X 4"D are
acceptable.
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All works must be prepared for
immediate hanging!!! They must be framed with
screw eyes and wire (NO saw-tooth hangers).
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We
recommend that any shipped work use Plexiglas.
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Maximum size including frame: 72" x 90"
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Minimum size: 12" x 4" (unless mounted under
Plexiglas and ready to hang)
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Maximum weight:
30 lbs.
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Labeling: include artist name, artwork
title and artist email or phone on the back of
the work.
The jury panel
will have final authority to define what
constitutes an acceptable entry. Artists will be
notified via the email provided in the entry form
of the jury's decision.
Delivered work
that differs from the entry photo will be
disqualified. The Beyond the Barrelman
Exhibition reserves the right to exclude any
entry that presents complex installation
problems or is unsuitably prepared for hanging.
Sale of Artwork
Unless otherwise instructed by the artist, the
exhibition will encourage and promote the sale
of artwork. During the first exhibition, which
was viewed by about 1,500 people during its
one-month run, almost one-fifth of the exhibited artwork was
sold. We anticipate that approximately 3,000 will view the exhibition in the new
higher-traffic location.
In order to help
cover a portion of the exhibition's cost, the
Beyond the Barrelman exhibition will collect a
20% commission on any sold artwork.
Liability and
Agreement
Artworks must remain on display at the
Mercury Cafe Gallery throughout the month of
September 2008. The Beyond the Barrelman
exhibition and its presenting organizations (the
Filipino American Network, Tahanan and CIRCA/Pintig)
shall have the right to use photographs and
representations of accepted work for promotional
purposes.
Insurance
Artists are
responsible for insuring their own works.
Neither the Beyond the Barrelman exhibition nor
any of its presenting organizations nor any of
their representatives will be responsible for
loss or damage to any work of art.
Delivery
Instructions
All delivered items must be ready
to hang. Do NOT ship artworks to the gallery
space. Shipped artworks should instead be sent
to:
Beyond The
Barrelman
c/o The Filipino American Network
516
N. Ogden #151
Chicago, IL 60622
Shipped artwork
must be in sturdy, reusable crates with
removable top or end, fastened with screws or a
returnable carton. No packaging peanuts or
squiggles should be used. The packages should be
shipped prepaid to arrive at the above address,
no later than August 21, 2008.
Shipped artwork
will be returned via UPS, with prepaid mailing
label or COD shipment. Do note use P.O. Boxes
for your
return address, as UPS does not deliver to them.
PREPAID MAILING LABELS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE
RETURN OF WORKS.
Please contact
RVillar@BeyondTheBarrelman.com for alternate hand delivery
instructions.
Initial Entry
Format
Our preferred method of submission is
through the use of the online form below and
with digital (JPG) copies of your submitted
artwork.
A confirmation
email will be sent to you upon receipt of your
online submission. Please email a photo of
yourself, which will be used for this website
and in the exhibition programs.
Also, please
email digital (JPG) copies of the above entries
to
Submissions@BeyondTheBarrelman.com. Please
make sure that the JPG file titles matches the title
name indicated in this online entry form. As an
alternative, you may also mail a CD containing
the JPG files.
2008
Calendar
- June
25: Early jury selection of artworks for
exhibition
- August 12:
Deadline to receive entries
- August
15: Final jury selection of artworks for
exhibition
- August 27:
Deadline for delivery of accepted artworks
- September
5: First day of exhibition
- September
28: Last day of exhibition
