WHEN: May 2nd to 30th
INGATHERING: Friday, May 1st,10-12pm
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday May 7th, 5-8pm (1st Thursday)
3rd FRIDAY RECEPTION: Friday, May 15th, 5 -8pm
TAKEDOWN: Sunday, May 31st, 10-12pm
ONLINE SUBMISSION: Through CaFE, March 15th to April 6th.
Up to 5 entries: $25 for 1, $5 more for each one after, payable to CaFE.
Link to CaFE submission will be provided later (Please note that the apply option will not be available before March 15th).
ENTRY DEADLINE: April 6th, 11pm PST
ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION: April 15th
WHERE: Voice Gallery, La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Avenue, Santa Barbara.
Voice gallery is a professional gallery space, spacious, well lit, and with plenty of room to showcase beautiful 3D work.
WHAT: Abstract Art both 2D and 3D.
COMMISSION: Artists keep 90% of sales, 10% of sales going to AAC
This show does not call for a specific theme, however, the work is expected to be of abstract nature.
The Abstract Art Collective (AAC) supports a broad definition of abstract art which ranges from non-objective to conceptual, where the degree of abstraction can vary. Abstract art uses a visual language of shape, form, color, and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. This departure from accurate representation can be slight, partial, or complete.
Our guidelines for accepting work into exhibitions allow for submissions that range from non-objective, fully abstract work to that in which some images, objects or text are recognizable. Since the line between representational and abstract can be fuzzy, work not seen abstract enough might not be accepted. It is up to the juror to make such a decision autonomously while selecting work for an exhibit.
Application Requirements
Presentation Guidelines
Entries will be rejected, if they do not meet the criteria below.
2D
No more than 4 feet wide with frame. No limit on height. No more than 6 inches deep.
Paintings must be back wired with standard multi-strand picture wire.
Frames and artwork must be clean and dust-free, glass must be clean.
No giclée copies of original paintings — Inkjet prints of work created digitally, hand-pulled prints and photography are accepted.
If any part of your work uses non-archival grade ink or paper, you must inform buyers at the time of sale.
No unframed lightweight canvases less than 1-3/8” in depth, no staples on exposed edges.
No wet or tacky paint or topcoat.
No sawtooth hangers.
Unique presentation: unframed paper, clips, panels, etc. will be accepted on a case by case basis. We understand that some contemporary art does not follow normal rules of presentation. Delicate presentations are not advised.
3D
Sculptures should be less than 100 lbs, less than 8 feet high and take less than 6 square feet of floor space. If your work does not meet all these requirements, you are encouraged to contact Eric Saint Georges (ericsgc@hawaii.edu).
Free standing sculptures should be stable or bolted to a base. AAC reserve the right to reject any work not considered safe.
AAC will provide a limited number of pedestals. Artists are encouraged to bring their own.
DELIVERY: April 27th, 10-12pm,
Please make sure that your work is clearly labeled with:
1) Artist Name
2) Medium
3) Title
in the back of a 2D work or attached to a 3D work.
We'll need volunteers to sit in the gallery during the weekends. Please signup. especially if you have not sat yet for some of the past exhibits.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be a current member of the AAC. No refunds for non-members will be given.