International Juried Art Exhibition

Call for Entries:  Peace Now

Peace
A smile is the beginning of peace.
                                                   - Mother Teresa 
"Peace Now" is an effort to show individuals how they can integrate meaningful acts of peace into their everyday activities. Peace is not just a concept that is 'out there' but a possibility and a way of being that exists within each of us. In fact, for true peace to reign, we all must be participants. A broad interpretation of the concept of "Peace Now" is encouraged for submissions to this show. 
An exhibit will be created using approximately 30 selected pieces of artwork. A broad interpretation of the theme, 

CALENDAR
May 7, 2011 - Deadline for submissions 
May 28, 2011 - Notice of acceptance
June 15, 2011 - All entries must be received
July 2, 2011 - Exhibition opening
August 28, 2011 - Exhibition closes
EXHIBITION RUN: 
July 2, 2011 - August 28, 2011

OPENING AND RECEPTION: July 2, 2011, Gallery 6, Plaza Principal, Pozos

EMPOWERED PARTICIPATION
We encouraging artists from all cultures, religions, and creative walks of life, to participate, connect, share resources, and help find solutions for a better world. 

ALL net proceeds from jurying fees of Peace Now show plus 10% of the sales price are donations to Wings of Peace International (WOPI) a registered 501(c)3 and are tax deductible in the US. WOPI will document and broadcast back to the WOPI community exactly where and how the money is being used to reduce suffering, improve lives and bring peace. 

SPECIFICATIONS: 
Art work must not measure over 50” in any direction. Accepted entries must be ready to hang or display. 2-dimensional work must include a wire secured with screw eyes for hanging. No exceptions.  

FEES:  A non-refundable fee for entry of up to four (4) works in one media is $35 US or 400 pesos.  Pay via PayPal by clicking the Call for Entries link at www.wingsofpeaceinternational.org/.

ELIGIBILITY:  Emerging or established artists age 18 or older creating 2 and 3 dimensional original works including drawing, painting, traditional or digital photography, mixed media, printmaking, wood, paper, enamels, glass, metalsmithing, collage, any work where the  subject matter reflects the exhibition theme. Crafts, film/video, kit work, and reproductions are not accepted. Entries must be available for exhibition from July 2 - August 28, 2011. 

HOW TO SUBMIT:  You may submit up to four (4) original works in any one  media for one entry fee of $35 (400 pesos). If you wish to submit works created in more than one media, please submit a separate entry for each form of media. All submissions must be produced by the artist who submits them. Entries will be judged on the basis of originality, creative style and professional execution. The chosen entries will be exhibited in downtown Pozos at Gallery 6, #6 Plaza Principal, Mineral de Pozos, Guanajuato Mexico with an opening reception on July 2, 2011.

SUBMIT JPEGS ONLY:  Up to four digital images in JPEG format with a maximum of 1024 pixels in the longest dimension per entry may be submitted. Files must not exceed 1 Megabyte.  JPEG images must be sent via email as an attachment and be identified by artist’s first or initial and last name, title of piece and entry letter ie. JSmith_Synthesis_a.jpg. This must correspond to entry information within the body of the email.

Body of email MUST include:
Artist's name as it is to appear on the didactic panel
Email address 
Mailing address
Phone #
Title of each piece
Medium of each piece
Size of the each piece

Example:
Jane Smith
jsmith@XXX.com
123 River Street, Somewhere, NY, 12345 USA
a. Synthesis
Watercolor
  15"x30"
b.  XXXX  

TERMS OF SUBMISSION:
•	The work(s) you are submitting is/are original and one-of-a-kind, created by you, the legal copyright-owner, the work(s) is/are free of copyright infringements; and you are willing to pay our $35 nonrefundable entry/handling fee for considering your work(s). 
•	You understand that the juror(s) may choose one, all or none of the works you submit; if chosen, you agree to provide the original(s) for hanging by the date they request in their acceptance notice, and you agree to allow Gallery 6 to publicize your work in any media and manner they deem appropriate. Of course you will retain all rights to your own original work(s) of art.
•	You agree that if your artwork is sold by Gallery 6, they will deduct necessary presentation and shipping expenses and sales tax, and you will receive 45% of the pre-tax sale price within 30 days of sale. You agree that if you sell your exhibited art within the 60-day period after the exhibit ends due to exposure by Gallery 6, 25 % of your pre-tax sale price is due to them within 30 days of sale.
•	(Optional) If accepted, you may wish to allow Gallery 6 to negotiate sale price on your behalf up to a 10% reduction without requiring your permission.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  May 2, 2011 (extension cannot be considered). 
ACCEPTANCE:  You will receive notification if accepted, or not, by May 28, 2011 via email.
DELIVERY AND RETURNS: 
Artist is responsible for transit of accepted artwork to and from the Gallery 6. Shipped artwork must be by UPS or Fed-Ex only and is ineligible without a PREPAID return label. No C.O.D. shipments. Accepted work(s) must be shipped in reusable cartons, (no loose packing peanuts). Use screws only in wooden crates. Artwork must arrive at the Gallery no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT, June 15, 2011. Any artwork remaining at the Gallery after September 7, 2011 will be considered a donation and a receipt will be sent. 

You will carry your own insurance for any artworks you submit and that are accepted for exhibition on the Gallery 6 premises. Though Gallery  6 will take reasonable precautions to care for your work, they are not responsible for any damage or theft or loss or unforeseen circumstances while handling, exhibiting, promoting or shipping your work.

LANGUAGE:  English - Only submissions that include an English translation will be considered.

JURYING: 
Only juror accepted works will be exhibited. No substitutions. Gallery 6 may select another juror of similar rank if a juror is unable to complete their responsibilities. 
 
JURORS: The Peace Now exhibition has attracted an esteemed panel of jurors including: Kahrin Jones Arbitman, author, art critique, and retired executive director of the Cummer Museum of Art, Ph.D, Bernardo Sarvride, a representative from the Museo Regional de Queretaro, Coordinador del departamento de Museografia, Kathleen Mann, owner Caracol Collection/San Miguel de Allende, collector & curator, Barbara E. Verchot, MS, Executive Director, Wings of Peace International and Nick Hamblen, owner/curator of Galeria 6.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Barbara Verchot 
SKYPE 321-348-0003 
Email wingsofpeaceinternational@yahoo.com

or

Nick Hamblen
Mexico (52)442-293-0200
Email: galeria6@mac.com