Page 1 Call For Artists working in the mediums of mixed media, assemblage, encaustics, fiber arts, printmaking, book arts, kinetic sculpture, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, painting and drawing A Juried Exhibition at Healdsburg Center for the Arts Prospectus Submission Deadline: January 21, 2015 Acceptance Posting: January 28, 2015 Exhibition Dates: March 18 through April 19, 2015 Opening Reception: March 21, 2015 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Closing Tea: April 19, 2015 2:00 to 4:00 PM Jurors Spring Maxfield, Charlie Pendergast, Vicky Kumpfer, C.K.Itamura
Page 2 Description of Exhibition Art of Gastronomy is a juried exhibition that presents the passion of food and drink, the mystique and culture surrounding it, the kitchens and environs where cuisine is prepared, served and consumed, the people involved in its preparation and presentation, and of the food and drink itself as seen through the eyes of artists who taste and appreciate each meal with gusto, and preserve memories of gastronomic adventures and experiences though their art. Art of Gastronomy serves to bring to light, the grueling planning, exacting elements and attention to detail that go into making fine bites and sips memorable. The juried exhibition will consist of original artwork from approximately 50 artists, created through mixed media, assemblage, encaustics, fiber arts, printmaking, book arts, kinetic sculpture, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, painting and drawing. About Healdsburg Center for the Arts Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County Wine Country, Healdsburg Center for the Arts holds the special distinction of operating the only non-profit organization run art gallery among the 26 art galleries located in the art, food and wine destination town of Healdsburg, California. With a central downtown location, supported by a vibrant community of art aficionados, a steady year-around influx of art seekers from the San Francisco Bay Area, and tourists from around the world, Healdsburg Center for the Arts is perfectly poised to bring vibrant and innovative art to the forefront of the wine country scene. Healdsburg Center for the Arts is located at 130 Plaza Street, Healdsburg, California, 95448. Regular hours of operation are Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00 to 5:00, and Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available at HealdsburgCenterForTheArts.com. Eligibility All artists are eligible. All work must be original. Artwork created through mixed media, assemblage, encaustics, fiber arts, printmaking, book arts, kinetic sculpture, sculpture, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, photography, painting and drawing will be considered for this exhibition. Artists may submit a maximum of 3 pieces for consideration. Jurying will be conducted from uploaded photos of actual works available for the exhibition. No substitutions allowed. Work Not For Sale or Pre-Sold work will be rejected. Work must be: wired and ready to hang, be free-standing or otherwise professionally mounted. Maximum size: all work must fit through a 6 x 6 doorway. Wall hung work must not weigh more than 50 lbs. Electricity using standard home-use amperage is available.
Page 3 Healdsburg Center for the Arts reserves the right to exclude work that cannot be physically accommodated. Other exclusions may apply. If you have any specific questions about eligibility, contact us BEFORE you complete the application: C.K.Itamura at cheryl@peachfarmstudio.com or Diana Jameson at info@healdsburgcenterforthearts.com. Submission Instructions Submissions for Art of Gastronomy are being accepted ON-LINE ONLY. The deadline for submissions is January 21, 2015. To apply: 1. GO TO www.juriedartservices.com 2. COMPLETE the on-line application process 3. UPLOAD high quality images of your work 4. PAY the entry fee: $35 for up to three pieces About the Jurors Spring Maxfield - Spring is an avid arts advocate, arts curator, arts consultant and is the Co-Founder of The Great Handcar Regatta Festival. An art curator for over fifteen years, Spring s work has included shows in underground galleries as well as established art institutions. Spring s support for the arts overflows into community involvement public art projects, where she has served on a number of grassroots, city government, non-profit organization and private art foundation committees. Spring holds a BA in both Art History and Art Practice from Sonoma State University and an MA in Museum Studies from San Francisco State University. When not busy curating art shows, working on public art advocacy or private projects, Spring can be found at her miniature urban homestead with her husband and daughters in Sonoma County, CA. Charlie Pendergast Charlie is the founder of the RiskPress Foundation, whose mission is to provide local artists, especially those who have not been featured in a gallery, an opportunity to showcase their work in a public space which is free from the usual constraints and pressures of the marketplace. RiskPress also looks to publish the poetry of local writers in limited edition volumes, sales of which contribute to area nonprofit groups benefitting the arts. Charlie is a writer who has published books on gardening, as well as poetry, and who spent his career as a production manager for text books. He was also an associate editor for Motor Trend Magazine, and writes occasionally for local magazines, including Santa Barbara Family Life Vicky Kumpfer - Vicky has been working in the arts for over 35 years and with a BFA degree from the University of Utah. Vicky supported the arts community in Utah for 10 years with such organizations as the Salt Lake Arts Center and the Utah Museum of Art. Now living in California, she has done the same in Sonoma County, working as the Art Coordinator for the City of Santa Rosa, the Executive Director for the Petaluma Art Center, the Visual Arts Program Manager with the Arts Council of Sonoma County and presently as the Gallery Manager/Curator for the Fulton X Gallery at Fulton Crossing.
Page 4 C.K.Itamura C.K. is an artist, designer and producer. Her work blurs the lines between mediums as she combines letterpress and linocut printing with photography, social commentary, personal idealism and mixed media to create sensory work and conceptual installations. She is an artist member of The Center for the Book Arts New York, a member and consultant for the Pacific Center for the Book Arts, a staff member and instructor at San Francisco Center for the Book and serves on the Board of Directors of the Healdsburg Center for the Arts. Terms and Conditions Accepted Work Jury Results Posted to HealdsburgCenterForTheArts.com: January 28, 2015 All wall-hung work must be securely wired for hanging. Artists are responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the exhibit. Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of their work. HCA Receiving Accepted Shipped (via UPS or FedEx) works: between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on each of these dates; March 9, 11, 12 & 13, 2015 (but NOT on March 10, 2015). Accepted shipped works not received by 5:00 PM on March 13, 2015 will not be installed. Prepaid return shipping form (UPS or FedEx) must be included in the package. HCA Receiving Accepted Hand-Delivered works: between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on March 9, 2015 ONLY. No changes in works or to the titles or prices will be permitted after acceptance. HCA will take reasonable care with the works, but insurance is the responsibility of the artist. HCA and its representatives will not assume liability for damage or loss. Unfinished (i.e. wet or unassembled) work will not be accepted. Accepted artists agree to allow submitted photographs and any photographs of work taken by HCA to be used for promotional purposes. Accepted artists agree to allow photographs of the artist taken by HCA to be used for promotional purposes. Exhibition: March 18 thru April 19, 2015 Opening Reception: March 21, 2015 5:00 to 7:00 PM OPTIONAL: After acceptance, accepted artists interested in providing a live demonstration of their process on Saturday, April 4 at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM or on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM, please send an email to cheryl@peachfarmstudio.com to schedule. Accepted work will remain on view for the duration of the exhibit. Purchased work will be shipped to purchaser after the close of the exhibition. Purchasers pay for packing and shipping costs of purchased work. A 40% commission will be retained by HCA on all sales. No price changes are allowed. Checks for art sold during the exhibition are mailed to artists within 30 days after the close of the exhibition.
Page 5 Sales occurring as a result of the exhibit up to 30 days after closing date are subject to 40% commission. Publicity Accepted artists names will be included on the Healdsburg Center for the Arts website, Facebook invitation, email newsletter, press releases, and on printed collateral. Publicity will also include on-line event calendar listings. Accepted artists are expected to promote the exhibition through their websites, social media and to their mailing lists. Healdsburg Center for the Arts will provide artists with website and Facebook links, an electronic exhibition graphic and printed postcards. Shipping Artists are responsible for all shipping and handling costs to and from the exhibit. Each shipped entry must be packaged in a reusable container for the return of their work. Prepaid return shipping form (UPS or FedEx) must be included in the package. Accepted work will remain on view for the duration of the exhibit. Purchased work will be shipped to purchaser after the close of the exhibition. Purchasers pay for packing and shipping costs of purchased work. Unsold shipped entries will be returned, in most cases, within 2 weeks after the close of the exhibit. Summary of Important Dates Submissions Deadline: January 21, 2015 Jury Results Posted to HealdsburgCenterForTheArts.com: January 28, 2015 HCA Receiving Accepted Shipped (via UPS or FedEx) works: between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on each of these dates; March 9, 11, 12 & 13, 2015 (but NOT on March 10, 2015). Accepted shipped works not received by 5:00 PM on March 13, 2015 will not be installed. HCA Receiving Accepted Hand-Delivered works: between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM on March 9, 2015 ONLY. Exhibition: March 18 thru April 19, 2015 Opening Reception: March 21, 2015 5:00 to 7:00 PM Closing Tea: Sunday, April 19, 2015 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Pick-Up of unsold works: Sunday, April 19, 2015 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Monday, April 20, 2015 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. (NOTE: Due to space limitations, unsold Hand- Delivered work left at HCA after Monday, April 20 may be subject to a $15 per week surcharge. Return (via UPS or FedEx using return label supplied by artist) of unsold works: shipped within 2 weeks after the close of the exhibit. Questions
Page 6 On-line Application Form Questions: contact support@jurying.net General Questions: contact C.K.Itamura at cheryl@peachfarmstudio.com or Diana Jameson at info@healdsburgcenterforthearts.com