42nd Area Artists’ Annual Juried Exhibition

PhotoCentral Gallery

Entry Deadline: Dec. 28

1099 E Street
Hayward, CA 94541
PHONE (510) 881-6735

http://www.photocentral.org/shows.html

The 42nd Area Artists’ Annual Juried Exhibition will be hosted by H.A.R.D. at their PhotoCentral Gallery! This provides 25% more space and a new venue for artists to showcase their work. Get ready for this popular annual exhibition juried by Diane Zuliani. Juror will select $150 Merit Awards and non-monetary Honorable Mentions.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
All Bay Area artists are invited to submit up to three entries. All media accepted. Work must be original and not previously shown at a Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) facility. Maximum weight is 50 lbs. All framed work must be wired and professionally mounted. Plexiglass is preferred. Please inquire about work that requires special handling/installation. All selected works must remain for the duration of the show. H.A.R.D. reserves the right of final selection of work shown.

SUBMIT ONLINE
http://www.photocentral.org/shows.html
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QUESTIONS
Email [email protected] or leave a message at (510) 881-6735 for Leah Virsik. Additionally, ask for Frederick at PhotoCentral on Monday nights from 5–10pm. Some tips for photographing artwork. If submitting photos taken with a camera phone specifying ‘actual size’ will be large enough to upload.

IMPORTANT DATES
12/28/19: Deadline for online payment and entry form submission. Nonrefundable entry fees, up to three pieces, please click on links below:
$30 general (Activity #11524)
https://apm.activecommunities.com/haywardrec/Activity_Search/6523
$25 A.R.T., Inc. members (Activity #12605)
https://apm.activecommunities.com/haywardrec/Activity_Search/7604

12/20/19: Deadline if paying by cash or check in person at H.A.R.D. District Office, 1099 ‘E’ Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Register for activity #11524 (general) or #12605 (A.R.T., Inc.) District office is open Monday–Friday from 8:30–4:30pm.

01/8/20: Notification of juror results

DROP OFF ACCEPTED WORK
PhotoCentral Gallery/H.A.R.D. District Office
1099 ‘E’ Street, Hayward, CA 94541
01/11/20 | 10am–12pm OR
01/13/20 | 5pm–9pm
Bring short artist statement and bio for binder.

OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday, Jan 25, 2020, 2-4pm
Awards will be announced at 2:45pm

CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 2-4pm

ARTWORK PICKUP
03/07/20 | 4–6pm
03/09/20 | 8:30am–4:30pm and 5–10pm
03/10/20 | 10–1pm
Work left afterward incurs a $5 storage fee per day/per artwork.

ARTWORK SALES
Sale of exhibited work will be conducted through H.A.R.D. and all applicable sales tax will be charged. H.A.R.D. requires a 30% commission of the sale price from Artist.

A completed W-9 is required from artist in order to process payment. In the event of sale, Artist will receive 70% portion of sale via a check from H.A.R.D. usually within four weeks of exhibit end date. Artist will be notified of work(s) sold and patron contact information.

ARTWORK IMAGES
Image file size requirements: 72dpi/RGB/.jpg
approx. 2500px in largest dimension
Artist agrees to allow H.A.R.D. to use photographic reproductions of work to document and promote the exhibition.

INSURANCE
Artist will provide their own insurance if desired. H.A.R.D. is self-insured and does not carry insurance for items submitted to the gallery and cannot be responsible for any loss or damage. All work is submitted at the Artist’s own risk. The gallery will make every effort possible for safe handling of all work. Additionally, the gallery is secured with an alarm, camera system and is under the protection of Parks and Recreation security personnel.

GALLERY HOURS
Upstairs Gallery: Monday-Friday 9am–5pm
Downstairs Gallery: Monday 5-10pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10-1pm

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