THE DETAILS
SCOPE AND INTENTION
PAR-Projects invites artists in all media to submit work(s) for a 6-week group exhibition during the 2024 season.
This exhibition is open to submission of all media that address the More Small Things.
A play on the title of a previous PAR- exhibition from our Maker's Mobile days, "More Small Things" is an exhibition for those great things that come in small packages. PAR-Projects invites artist in all media to submit work that fits within a 12" cube (12"h x 12"w x 12"d) for consideration in this group show.
Yeah, murals are cool, architecture sculpts our landscapes, and installations immerse us in the world of the artist's mind but not all great things need scale to impress. If you understand how small art can create intimacy with the viewer or if you've been caught using a toothpick as a studio tool, then this exhibition is for you!
Those submitting 4D work must provide all tech as well as written instructions for installing the work and troubleshooting.
Please note, while all exhibiting artists are encouraged to attend the reception, those located in OH must be available for the reception on Friday, July 12th.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Creativity & Originality of work
- Quality of craft within work
- Clarity and coherence of concept
EXHIBITION SPACE
The Gallery at Studeō PAR- is located in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati, within the 15,000 sqft. Studeō PAR- arts complex (directly next door to PAR-Projects). At just under 1,000 square feet, this recently converted industrial gallery space features industrial floors, floating white walls, a small courtyard, and a ceiling height of 11’. Pedestals are limited but available.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SELECTED ARTISTS & USAGE RIGHTS
Before submitting your work, you must accept the following agreement between you as the artist and PAR-Projects.
The artist will provide images and consent to the use of these images for the creation of promotional materials to be used on PAR-Project’s website and social media channels.
The artist shall retain all copyright of any images they submit to PAR-Projects for promotional use.
If requested, the artist will provide, in a timely manner, artist statements, quotes for press releases, bio, resume or cv with website address, exhibition history, lecture or gallery program experience, awards, exhibition and program reviews and any other materials.
If selected, the artist will hand deliver or ship artwork for installation to be delivered no later than Friday, July 5th. The artist will also provide return shipping or arrange pick during the exhibition de-install or the week following. All expenses incurred with the shipping or delivery of artwork are the sole responsibility of the artist/(s).
The artist acknowledges that PAR-Projects is not obligated or responsible for storing work after the closing of the exhibition. In the event that artwork in not picked up by Friday, September 13th, PAR-Projects has the authority to remove the artwork from the premises.
The artist (if located in OH) will attend the exhibition's opening reception on Friday, July 12th.
PAR-PROJECTS SUPPORT
PAR-Projects will organize the exhibition reception and will list this event and the exhibition in local and regional media “Event Listings.”
PAR-Projects will prepare and distribute press releases and other promotional materials including a Facebook event for the exhibition reception.
PAR-Projects will send E-blast with information about the exhibition including the schedule and reception to our supporters, funders and volunteers.
COMMISSION
PAR-Projects will receive a thirty percent (30%) commission on the sale of artwork but does not guarantee the sale of work.
EXHIBITION TIMELINE
Application deadline: Sunday, June 9th
Notification: Friday, June 14th
Work shipped or delivered to PAR-Projects: July 1st - 5th
Install: July 8th - 12th
Exhibition run: July 12th - August 24th
Reception: Friday, July 12th
De-install and pick up: August 26th - 30th
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DIGITAL IMAGE FORMAT
CHECKLIST - The following is required for applications to be considered by jurors.
contact information
- Brief biography
- Resume/cv
- Image list (image thumbnail numbered to correspond with submitted jpegs, artist, title, dimensions, year, media, insurance value, sale status)
- Images - Minimum of 1, maximum of 5.
- Application Fee - payable by credit/debit card on Jotform (if applicable).
IMAGE FORMATTING
Images must be saved as JPGs
Images must be sized to the following dimensions: 1200 pixels or greater on the longest side with an image size not exceeding 5MB
Images must be labeled as follows: First initial, last name, image number (e.g. sJackson1.jpg)
Files which are mislabeled or lack the artist’s name will not be viewed by the selection team.
GUIDELINES FOR INDOOR EXHIBITIONS
Artworks must be available for loan during the entire exhibition period.
Accepted artwork must be shipped installation ready or hand delivered.
Our preferred standard for 2D installation is a hanging wire or cleat. NO sawtooth hangers.
Only Plexiglas framing is accepted (no glass framing) for shipped 2D artwork.
We cannot guarantee against breakage and damage to the artwork if glass if shipped.
Hand delivered artwork can contain glass or Plexiglas
PAR-Projects reserves the right to reject accepted work that differs significantly from the submitted images or is inadequately prepared for installation.
Each artwork must have a label attached on the back or bottom of the pieces containing the following information: Artist’s name, title of piece, media, date of completion, sale price (or if NFS, the insurance value).
PAR-Projects will retain a 30% commission on all sales made as a result of the exhibition.
PAR-Projects reserves the right to use images of the artworks for educational and promotional purposes including but not limited to newspaper, television, radio, social media, and the Internet. Upon acceptance artists may be asked to submit a high-resolution image of the accepted artwork for such purposes.