Dame Nellie Melba inspires an exhibition for International Women's Day 2018

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS

Call for submissions:

Dame of the Hour 

International Women’s Day exhibition

At St James’ Wine Vaults, Bath

Dates: 5th March 2018 - 22nd March 2018

Submission Deadline: 15th December

THEME

Since 1909, we have been commemorating the movement for women’s rights, on International Women’s Day (IWD). Dame of the Hour is an opportunity to celebrate IWD, in association with the local festivities. The exhibition takes inspiration from Dame Nellie Melba (1861-1931), a world renowned operatic soprano and the first Australian to be internationally recognised as a classical musician. It is perhaps also fitting that it was in the year 1909 that Dame Nellie Melba returned to to Australia —in the glory of her fame — for a ‘sentimental tour’ and was celebrated and lauded by fellow Australians for her success. 

We are inviting all artists to submit works in response to the title and theme of this exhibtion, Dame of The Hour. Interpret this as you will, we can’t wait to see what you submit. 

DETAILS OF SUBMISSION

• We will only accept artwork that can be hung from the walls. Therefore, we must reject sculptures and works which do not have hanging systems in place.  The artworks must also have a hanging system already in place.
• Video, audio, and performance pieces are permissible; we will not be able to exhibit this media of work for the entirety of the exhibition. A single night will be dedicated to exhibition of these works.
• There is no fee for submissions. If postage is required, we ask that you cover the costs for this.
• The selection date is the 16th of December. Artists will be contacted no sooner than this date, and no later than the 20th of December. 
• Artists may submit a work that has already been completed by sending us an image(s) or by sending us a written concept(s) of artwork yet to be created.
• If successful, your final artwork must be completed and by the 28th of January (further details on delivery will be sent to you if you are selected). We must have the selected pieces in storage by the 24th March.
• All responsibility regarding the sale of artwork is in the hands of the artists. We can display your works as being for sale and will be happy to put buyers in direct contact with you if you wish.
• To submit artwork, we require the following information: artists name, title of work, medium, measurements and price (if for sale). 

Contact name: Kate Constantine