A DIFFERENT PATH GALLERY PRESENTS
“ANIMALS IN ART”
MARCH 2017 JURIED SHOW

OPPORTUNITY AND ELIGIBILITY:
A Different Path Gallery, located in Brockport, New York is pleased to announce an opportunity for artists of all age groups, styles, and mediums to exhibit their work that features animals.

ABOUT:
A Different Path Gallery is a not-for-profit gallery located in the heart of Brockport, New York by the historic Erie Canal. The gallery was established in 2010 with the focus of supporting emerging and established artists of all ages and mediums, as well as to bring fine arts to the local Brockport community. The gallery also hosts monthly literary readings, weekly music events, and dance performances from local and national artists.

DEADLINE:
February 15, 2017

EXHIBITION DATES:
March 10 – April 1

OPENING RECEPTION:
March 10, 2017 from 7- 9 pm

JUROR(s):
Lori Skoog is the founder and director of The Skoog Workshop, which was first started in March of 2002. She is also a retired art teacher from the Brockport Central School District, and has a firm belief that everyone has the ability to find success in their art, and the key to that is learning to see and being able to develop confidence.

Katherine Weston is the owner and gallery director of A Different Path Gallery. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan, and has been active in the art field for more than thirty years. She has also won numerous awards for her work in printmaking and mixed media.

HONORS AND AWARDS:
Best of show will receive $100 and an opportunity to have a solo show at the gallery.

HOW TO ENTER THE JURIED SHOW:
-Select artwork consistent with the theme- “Animals in Art”. The theme has been chosen to be inclusive of a wide range of genre, technique, and creativity.
-Submit up to four images per submission to be juried. Images must be in jpeg format at 72 dpi resolution.
-Send or hand deliver completed submission form, entry fee and images to:
A Different Path Gallery
27 Market St, Brockport, NY 14420

*Postmarked by February 15, 2017.

-Entry fee is $20 per entry (for 4 entries); by check payable to A Different Path Gallery.
-Submission form is available on the gallery’s website.
www.differentpathgallery.com

SUBMISSION FOR JURYING:
-The juror(s) for A Different Path Gallery will make the final selection.
-On the submission form, fully describe the dimensions of each piece of artwork.
-Digital images files are the only means of submission and must be submitted to: [email protected] as jpegs or on a CD-ROM in 72 dpi resolutions mailed to A Different Path Gallery at the address listed above.
-Images must be labeled with the artist name, and file names must be consistent with entry form.
-Deliver or mail submissions to A Different Path Gallery. Entry must be postmarked by February 15, 2017.
-Submitted entries will not be returned unless a SASE is included. A Different Path Gallery is not responsible for any damage during return shipping.
-Direct any questions to Katherine Weston, [email protected] or phone (585)637-5494.

NOTIFICTION OF ACCEPTANCE:
-Letters of acceptance will be mailed by February 17, 2017.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
-The Submitted artwork must be original. No reproduction will be accepted.
-All entries must be of original design and personal execution.
-Accepted work may not be withdrawn before the close of the exhibition on April 1, 2017.
-A Different Path Gallery will retain a 10% commission on all sales made during the exhibition. An insurance value (i.e. material costs to reproduce) and a sale price, which includes the commission fee, must be included on the submission form.

ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
-The focus of “Animals in Art” is to feature the artwork professionally presented in a gallery setting.
-Professional quality presentation is expected on all artwork.
-The curator reserves the right to refuse any entry because of special conditions of installation or if the quality of the work was not accurately represented in the submitted images.
-Please contact A Different Path Gallery with any questions about the presentation of your accepted artwork.

LIABILITY/DELIVERY/ RETRIEVAL:
– A Different Path Gallery will insure artwork while on site at the gallery for the insurance value indicated on the submission form. Insurance for the artwork during shipping and transit to the gallery is the responsibility of the entrant.
-All accepted artwork must arrive at the gallery between February 28 and March 3, 2017 ready to install.
-A Different Path Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
-Artists are responsible for all shipping costs including insurance. Work must be shipped in a substantial, reusable container. The gallery will not be responsible for any damage that occurs during shipping.
-Prompt retrieval of artwork after the exhibit is necessary. Artwork needs to be picked up April 1st – 5th by 4pm. If not picked up in person, arrangements for packaging and shipping artwork are the responsibility of the artist.

We look forward to hearing from you.

A Different Path Gallery
27 Market St, Brockport, NY 14420
(585) 637-5494
www.differentpathgallery.com