Something Called Home

Deadline: 26/01/2018

Venue: King Street Studios  |  City: Lancaster  |  Region: Lancashire  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Roy Smith

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Something Called Home: Home, or to feel at home, can emerge out of all kind of situations and circumstances, and might be triggered by many unexpected and diverse things. One certain thing is that it will bring a different set of feelings and responses from everyone.

Home? What is it and where is it? Is it a tangible bricks and mortar sort of thing? Does it make us feel safe and secure and separate from the world outside? Or does it bring a sense of dread and distrust? Is it a state of emotional contentment, a moment of togetherness, when need and desire are united? Or is it a place of loneliness and despair? Is it that Home isn't a tangible place but an object that encapsulates a time of safety, a place free of concern? Is it a sense of harmony (or discord) that comes from a feeling of togetherness, (isolation), where self and that which surrounds us feel in-tune, (disconnected)? It could be any, or none, or all of these things.

In consideration of this we are looking for artists to submit work that connects with the intensely emotive and sensitive subject of what it might mean to feel and be at home. It may be a personal exploration of the subject but, with it will come a sense of connectedness to a universal human experience.

You can submit up to three works at £3 for each, 2d work can be in any painting medium and 3d sculpture in any medium.

Please make payments though Paypal to roy@roysmith.co.

 

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Are there prizes for the artists?
There will be a curators prize of a solo show at King Street Studios during 2019, which will be awarded to the artist whom the curators feel best represents the theme of the exhibition. The winner will be announced during the run of the exhibition (date to be confirmed).
There will also be a prize of £50 for the artwork receiving most votes from visitors, to be announced at the end of the exhibition.
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Anyone working in 2D with work less than 120cm in height and 90cm wide or if 3D with a footprint less than 30 x 30 cm.
When is the deadline?
January 26th 2018 is the deadline for both submission of digital images (for each artwork one image of the full work including any frame, and one detail if appropriate), and payment of the submission fee, bank details supplied on request.
How many works can I submit?
Up to three
How much does it cost?
There will be a submission fee of £3 for each work entered, up to three works, max £9.
When will I find out if I have been selected for the exhibition.
You will be contacted on Friday 16th Feb if successful and Sat 17th Feb if not selected.
When is the delivery date?
Sunday 11th March 1 - 3pm and Monday 12th March 10 - 12am. Be prepared to take away any packaging.
Does the work have to be for sale?
Yes, the work needs to be for sale and any sales will incur a 30% commission fee.
Is there a private view / opening?
This will be on Thursday 15th March 2018 - 6.30 to 8.30pm
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Every Thurs 5.00 to 7.00pm
Every Fri and Sat 11.00am to 5.30pm
Closing date of exhibition Sat 14th April
Does the location have disabled access?
Unfortunately not.
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Flyers will be produced and distributed locally, local and regional press, Art Rabbit and other social media and web based platforms.
Do I need to be present?
No
What kind of supporting text are you looking for?
To accompany the work each artist must write a short statement detailing how they see the work submitted fitting into the theme of the exhibition.
What are the selection criteria?
On how well the work and the statement adhere to the theme of the exhibition 'Something Called Home'.

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