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Newburyport Art Association

Big Works

Friday April 1, 2022 - Sunday April 17, 2022

                   *CALL CLOSED! ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED!*

Celebrating the larger-than-life art of the NAA community! Join us for an exhibition of supersized artworks in two galleries, as we open our submissions for all works too big for the typical gallery show.

 

ELIGIBILITY: 

The show is open to NAA members only, 18 years of age or older.

Interested in submitting? We invite you to consider becoming an NAA Artist!

Learn more about membership here.

 

CATEGORY/MEDIA:

Acrylic, Digital Art, Drawing, Fine Crafts, Mixed Media, Oil, Pastel, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Watercolor. 

Videos, reproductions of original work, and Giclee prints cannot be accepted.
 

ENTRY FEES:

NAA Artist Members: $19.00

NAA Artist Plus Members: FREE with promo code ARTISTPLUS at check out.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • All work must be original, completed within the last three years, and must have not been exhibited in a previous NAA gallery show. 
  • All work must be for sale. We do not accept works on loan from any private collection.
  • Digital image submissions must be high resolution (300 ppi or higher). 
  • 2D works must be framed and ready to hang with screw eyes or D-rings and wire. Metal frames must have hardware that screws securely in the track.  
  • Plexiglas or glass-covered drawings, prints, photographs, and watercolors are accepted. 
  • Frameless glass or plexiglass, frames with tension, or saw-tooth hangers cannot be accepted. 
  • Photos printed on metal with proper hanging hardware are accepted.
  • Gallery wrapped canvas must be stapled on the back. Gessoed or painted sides are acceptable.
  • Framed dimensions no smaller than 36 inches in any direction and no larger than 84 inches in any direction. Sculpture and 3-dimensional work must be between 3 and 7 feet in height, 90 pounds or less, and fit within a 3x3 foot area. The max measurements are such because 7ft is the complete height of our door. If you have an artwork exceeding 7ft in any direction, but can be delivered in pieces and assembled in the gallery please reach out to Mab before submitting.
  • No wet paintings

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 

  • Submissions open 02/04/22 and will remain open until the space has been filled.
  • Add Size both framed and unframed to Artcall. The unframed size is the image only and does not include a mat.
  • Digital submissions only. You may enter one work of art in JPEG (.jpg) format. The image should include the submission only and should exclude any mat, frame, and background. 
  • One image per work. Sculpture entries may include one additional digital image per work.
  • Enter online through bigworks2022.artcall.org.
  • All accepted work is subject to review and must comply with the NAA framing standards. No artwork substitution is allowed
  • Submission of your entry constitutes your agreement with all the terms of this Call for Entry
  • Submission of your entry acknowledges the right of the NAA to reproduce art work for marketing purposes.
  • The NAA reserves the right to decline a submission for any reason or to remove a selected work for any reason.
  • Having trouble submitting? Give us a call at 978-465-8769 during our open hours or send Mab an email at mab@newburyportart.org.

 

SALES AND INSURANCE

All work must be for sale. The NAA retains a commission of 40% for works sold. Works will be handled with all possible care. NAA provides insurance up to 65% of the value declared by the artist from the day of receipt of the artwork to the final published pickup date. NAA is not responsible for work not picked up after Sunday, July 3, 2022.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Exhibition dates: Friday April 1, 2022 - Sunday April 17, 2022
  • Submission period: February 4, 2022 - March 18, 2022 at 11:59 pm OR When space is filled.
  • Receiving for submitted works: March 27, 2022 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Please wear a mask and follow Covid protocols.
  • Opening: Friday, April 1, 2022 
  • Reception: Saturday, April 2, 2022 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Pick-up unsold works: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 1-5 p.m. Artists bear responsibility for pickup on date stated above. Work left beyond that date is no longer the responsibility of the NAA and after 60 days becomes the property of the NAA.

 

 

Insurance & Artist’s Responsibility Works will be handled with all possible care. NAA provides insurance up to 60% of retail value declared by the artist, from the day of the receipt of the artwork to the final day of the scheduled pick-up period, or delivery of and payment for work sold to the buyer. The artist bears all responsibility for loss of, or damage to, work not picked up by the end of the scheduled pick-up period. NAA is not responsible for work not removed by final day of scheduled pick-up period. Artists will be charged $20 late fee for work left beyond the pick-up period unless prior arrangements are made with the office. NAA takes a 40% commission on sales. Please provide notification in advance if someone other than the artist will be picking up artwork.