CALL TO ARTISTS – All mediums
Call To ArtistsThomasville Center for the Arts is looking for artists of all mediums (painters, bakers, miniature artists, diorama artists, woodworkers, welders, origami, 3D collage, and others to apply) for FLAUNT2022: Let’s Play! Best of Show awards of $500 will be given in 8 categories. Deadline to apply isDecember 31.Application fee is $25. Application is OPEN NOW. If you have questions regarding an installation or the applicationprocess contact Darlene Crosby Taylor at dtaylor@thomasvillearts.org. For more information click here. APPLICATION DETAILSThe application deadline is December 31, 2021.Only completed applications received by the deadline will be considered.The artist application fee is $25, and whether accepted or not, includes:Two tickets to the FLAUNT2022: Let’s Play! Opening Night Reception + Art WalkOne year THOM Collective membership at Thomasville Center for the Arts with an opportunity to exhibit at the THOM Collective Annual Exhibition + Art SaleAccepted artists will receive additional perks:A space to exhibit their talent within the creative district for 6-weeks (March 3 – April 14)Individual recognition in each group installationOne custom-designed THOMOPOLY gameThe chance to compete for Best of Show with a $500 award, given at the Opening Reception on March 3, 2022An opportunity to become a teaching Artist in Residence at Thomasville Center for the ArtsAccommodations for Opening Night, Thursday, March 3, 2022 – when traveling 60 miles or moreOne display box for you to use for your entry – All boxes are 16”W x 16” H x 12” D, and painted white on the inside; EXCEPTION: Money Art 2D – Artists will receive a box that is 23.5″ x 55.25″ and painted white on the inside (All other materials required to complete your entry – supplied by the artist)Recognition in FLAUNT2022: Let’s Play! marketing collateralGroup installation inclusion in the Art Walk + Exhibition map (1,500 printed)Group installation inclusion in press releases announcing juried artists or award winners (Please note: TCA cannot guarantee that all press releases will be printed)Potential opportunities to partner with local businesses or be placed as an intern within the creative Thomasville communityOpportunity to sell your artwork and receive a 70% commissionApplication Fees do not include:Any additional supplies needed to execute the creation of your public art entry.Man-power or transportation to move display boxes or props or supplies.KEY DATESDecember 31 | Deadline to applyJanuary 5 | Acceptance email sent to artistsJanuary 12 | Deadline for concept sketch due + approvedJanuary 12 – 14 | Display + prop pickupArtists may not begin until concept is approved; Competition begins at prop pickup — 6 weeks to deadline.March 1 | Deadline for FINAL artwork delivered (by appointment TBD)All artwork must be secured to the display box (supplied at acceptance), so that it is simple to insert and secure in the display building (more details will be provided, if you are accepted.)March 1-2 | Artwork installedMarch 3 | Opening Reception + AwardsMarch 3 | Art Walk + Performance ArtMarch 9 | Announcement of FLAUNT winnersApril 14 | Strike all installations |
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