Eligibility: Something From Nothing is open to everyone. Professionals as well as students are encouraged to enter. The only limitation is that entries must represent original works of art or design and in some way represent an interpretation of the exhibit theme.

Media: This exhibit is open to all media, including traditional and non-traditional media, performance (documentation of complete performances only), and installation.

Catalog: Manifest will produce a full-color catalog documenting the work in Something From Nothing. Exhibitors will receive a 50% discount on one copy of the catalog. For examples of past catalogs visit: www.manifestgallery.org/manifestpress

Delivery and Return of Work: All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting appropriate craftsmanship, will be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from substandard presentation, will be disqualified. Work may be hand delivered or shipped. Shipped works must be sent in a reusable container with return shipping prepaid. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered or via the USPS. All work must arrive at Manifest by November 6. Works will be insured while on Gallery premises. Accepted work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. Hand delivered work must be picked up no later than December 11th.

Entry Fee: Each work submitted must be accompanied by a $10 non-refundable entry fee. Number of entries is unlimited. Entry fee must be paid by check or money order made payable to MANIFEST, or by credit card via PayPal. Detail images may be included at no additional cost.

Sale of Work: All work, unless indicated as not for sale (NFS), will be available for sale during exhibit. Manifest Gallery will retain a commission of 30% on all artwork sold during the exhibition. Images: Entrants can choose to submit artwork in either slide or digital format (see below). Manifest Gallery will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. CD's and slides of works not selected will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE.

Slide Format: 2" by 2" 35 mm slides. Each slide must be clearly marked with the following information: Slide number corresponding the entry form, the artist's name, title of work, and an arrow indicating the top of the slide.

Digital Format: Digital images can be submitted on CD or by e-mail (mail to: sfn@manifestgallery.org). Hi-Res, print-quality images will be requested for accepted works upon conclusion of the jury process. If suitable images are not provided, the work will be not be included in the catalog.

To send via email: The email should include the artist's full name as subject along with 'Something From Nothing submission.' The images must meet the following specifications: File names = artist's last name followed by the entry number as noted on the entry form (i.e. Jones1.jpg). The image files should be in HIGH QUALITY JPEG format, images should be no smaller than 1000 pixels in any direction and 72dpi. Images must be oriented properly (i.e. top of image is top of artwork).

To send on CD: Clearly label the CD with the artist's full name. File specifications for CD submission - (see e-mail specs. above)