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Call-to-Artists: Nature's Gems

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Deadline: May 23, 2022 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 03, 2022 11:00 am - Jul 09, 2022 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Free

About the event

Nature’s Gems, featuring jeweler Quincie Hamby, and painters Rene Lynch and Anne Hempel, will be a romantic jewelry show accented by paintings and drawings of flora and fauna. Jewelry should be a mix of avant-garde fashion pieces along with wearable everyday pieces – sets are encouraged. There will be an emphasis on natural materials and themes. Open call to costume and fine jewelers! We will consider some 2-D flora and fauna paintings and drawings, but the focus of the exhibit is wearable art.
LeMoyne Arts Foundation, Inc.
LeMoyne Arts Foundation, Inc.
LeMoyne Arts Foundation, Inc.
LeMoyne Arts Foundation, Inc.

About the registration

Thank you for your interest in participating in LeMoyne's "Nature’s Gems" exhibit, featuring jeweler Quincie Hamby, and painters Rene Lynch and Anne Hempel. This will be a romantic jewelry show accented by paintings and drawings of flora and fauna. Jewelry should be a mix of avant-garde fashion pieces along with wearable everyday pieces – sets are encouraged.
 
There will be an emphasis on natural materials and themes. Open call to costume and fine jewelers!
 
We will consider some 2-D flora and fauna paintings and drawings, but the focus of the exhibit is wearable art. Accepted jewelers are encouraged to provide a bio/artist statement, (100 words or less) & a 5X7 high-resolution photo.
 
Important Dates:
1.) Application Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2022
2.) Drop-off: May 26-28 between 11-6pm.
- If special arrangements are needed, please contact staff at powell@lemoyne.org.
-Please check-in with a staff member to ensure all work is show-ready before leaving. Powell will be available to review on May 27th all day. The Gallery Assistant will be there on the 26th and 28th.
3.) Exhibit Opening will be Friday, June 3rd from 5-7:30pm, free for artists and members, $5 for non-members.
4.) Unsold works must be picked up Monday, July 11th, between 11-6pm unless other arrangements are made. Artists will be responsible for removing and collecting their work from the displays. Due to limited storage space, LeMoyne Arts will not be responsible for items not picked up by Saturday, July 23, 2022.
 
LeMoyne Arts = 125 N. Gadsden St. Tallahassee, FL 32301

Terms & Conditions

Participants must be at least 18 years or older, unless part of a group with an adult supervisor.
 
Construction and quality will be looked at carefully here. Avoid inexpensive metal findings, opening market designs, peeling, glue marks, unintentional tarnishing, etc. Include care instructions if applicable.
 
If you have your own display items and fixtures, please include images of them in your application for review.
 
We ask that at least 80% of the pieces submitted are for sale, though we do allow a few NFS if they bring quality to the exhibit.
 
All artwork submitted must be new or not shown, within the last 5 years, in other local or regional galleries. All work displayed MUST be original work by the artist or group collaboration.
 
LeMoyne Arts reserves the right to reject work that does not meet the vision & goals of this project. Trademarked or copyrighted images will not be accepted! (i.e.; college logos, Disney characters, etc.) This is a family-friendly public art project, LeMoyne reserves the right to reject inappropriate work.
 
By applying, all accepted applicants understand that LeMoyne Arts has permission to use submitted images for promotional purposes.
 
LeMoyne’s Consignment arrangement is a 60/40 split; the artist receives 60% of the sales price & LeMoyne receives 40%. Please keep in mind that LeMoyne is providing the venue, marketing, staffing, labor to set up and take down the show, hosting special events, paying merchant fees, and accounting for sales and payments. Please note that LeMoyne Arts Members receive 10% discounts on purchases which is deducted from LeMoyne’s cut.

Questions on the registration

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Artist Statement (optional)
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Have your own display fixtures?
  • DELIVERY/PICK-UP/SHIPPING: Both local and out of town artists are responsible for delivery and pick up of their works. Upon delivery, a LeMoyne staff member will review the work for trademark issues, hanging mechanisms, and content appropriateness before acceptance. LeMoyne reserves the right to refuse any artwork upon inspection.
  • PUBLICITY: LeMoyne Arts makes every effort to advertise the exhibition to prospective buyers and art lovers. Unless notified in writing, the artist agrees that the works in the exhibition may be photographed for use in brochures, catalogues, news media, and other exhibition material for marketing and exhibit purposes. We ask all artists/lenders to like/follow LeMoyne Arts on social media.
  • PRICING: the artist receives 60% of the selling price for works sold from LeMoyne. LeMoyne’s commission is 40%.
  • ACCEPTANCE: If accepted, LeMoyne will request an Exhibition Agreement and W9 from the artist. LeMoyne reserves the right to refuse any submission deemed inappropriate for the exhibit.
  • DISPLAY: All work submitted to LeMoyne Arts must be display-ready and in good condition. Pieces will be returned to the artist if the quality does not meet expectations.. The artist will have 24 hours to improve and return any piece rejected. .
  • Please double check that all submitted work has the corresponding information filled out.

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 1
  • READ ME! Please fill out ALL corresponding information with each upload. Applications must include: -Title -Materials -Dimensions -Price Failure to do so will make suspend you application's eligibility.
Call-to-Artists: Nature's Gems
Call-to-Artists: Nature's Gems
Nature’s Gems, Featuring Quincie Hamby, Rene Lynch, and Anne Hempel
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