Call for Entries
Thursday, December 4th, 2008Opportunity
Submit work for the Positive/Negative art exhibition.
Information
Positive/Negative is a national juried art exhibition organized by the Slocumb Galleries through the Department of Art & Design at East Tennessee State University. Established in 1985, this annual juried art event contributes to the promotion and appreciation of contemporary visual art in the region of East Tennessee and bordering states of Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia, and North Carolina. Positive/Negative provides a venue for students at ETSU and the surrounding communities interact with diverse prospectives in art. The exhibition’s primary purpose is to encourage creative thinking, through critical observation and exposure to new media. Up to $1,500.00 in awards will be presented to participating artists, including $500.00, Best of Show cash award. All 2D & 3D media are eligible. Video/film installation and performance art will not be accepted.
To view prospective, visit http://www.etsu.edu/cas/art/slocumb/posneg/Prospectus.aspx
Requirements
Deadline for submission of entries is December 15, 2008
Open to all artists 18 years and older residing in the United States. All work must be original and completed within the last two years.
2D work must be ready for installation with appropriate hardware and hanging instructions. Suspended work or that which requires elaborate installation is discouraged. Display and packing instructions should be included.
Work should not exceed 50 pounds in and weight and 5 feet in any direction.
Submissions should include:
Completed and signed entry form, labeled CD, 4 x 6 photo quality prints, Image List, SASE (seld addressed, stamped envelope), brief artist’s statement, and entry fee.
Mail entries to:
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Attn: Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay
Slocumb Galleries, Box 70708
Department of Art & Design
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614
A non-refundable fee of $30.00 is required. Artists may submit up to three entries; $5.00 for each additional entry in excess of 3. Make checks payable to: Positive/Negative 24
Contact
Inquiries may also be sent to PositiveNegative@etsu.edu or Contrera@etsu.edu.
