“I create as I speak”

Thought to originate from the ancient Aramaic phrase ‘avra kadabra’, which translates as ‘I create as I speak’, the word abracadabra today is synonymous with magical sleight of hand. Conjuring out of imagination’s thin air is everyday magic for the artist, whose practice also requires an alchemic process unique to each individual as they to transform their chosen media into art. You create as you speak – let your voice be heard at Kehler Liddell Gallery’s 9th annual juried show. We will find interest in anything from any time in your life, offered in any media you like.

Details:
ABRACADABRA will be a juried exhibition of 35-45 artworks to be shown at Kehler Liddell Gallery in New Haven, Connecticut taking place in January 2025. There will be an opening reception January 12, 2025, from 2-5pm with an opportunity for artist discussion in additional to regularly held events and open hours at KLG.

Exhibition Dates: January 5, 2025 – February 2, 2025
Opening Reception: January 12, 2025, 2-5pm

Application Requirements
Artists can submit up to 3 works in any media for consideration.

Eligibility Criteria
Deadline to Submit: December 8th at midnight
Cost: $35 jurying fee, up to 3 works

Accepted Artists Notified: December 17th by midnight
Artwork Drop Off: January 2nd, 2025, 12pm-5pm or January 3nd, 2025 12pm-5pm
Artwork Pick-Up: February 2nd, 2025, 5pm-7pm or February 3rd, 2025 10am-12pm

The Jury: The artists at KLG (http://www.kehlerliddellgallery.com/artists).

Shipping: It is the artist’s responsibility to pay for shipping and packaging to ensure the safety of your artwork. Please use plexiglass in place of glass for framed artwork. Shipped artwork must arrive by Friday December 27th, 2024 to ensure its inclusion in the exhibit. You must include a return shipping label with your work, or it will not be returned.

Selected Works: Selected works must be delivered ready to hang/display. Artworks considered unsuitable for hanging/presentation will be refused. KLG staff reserves the right to refuse an artwork that is misrepresented through documentation or is not the piece selected by the jury.

Installation Requirements: If special equipment is needed to display your artwork (such as a video or audio component), it is the artist’s responsibility to provide this equipment. KLG has a variety of dark metal pedestals for sculptural works.

Size Limitations: Submitted wall-hanging works should not exceed 52 inches wide and
90 inches tall.

Commission Split: For all sales, the commission split is 60% (artists) / 40% (gallery).
Commission checks will be cut and sent 2 weeks following the close of the exhibition.

Safeguarding Artworks: KLG does not supply artwork insurance. Artist’s exhibit works at their own risk and are responsible for supplying their own insurance if desired. We take the utmost care of all exhibited artworks and artwork is monitored throughout the
exhibition.

Questions: [email protected]