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1st Annual
N U D E
An International Competitive Exhibit Exploring
the Uncovered Human Form in Current Art
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Deadline for Entry: July 17, 2009
For five seasons Manifest has curated and presented an extremely diverse array of works in both thematic and solo exhibits. The only criteria beyond the occasional thematic restrictions has been that the works selected for exhibit must be of the highest quality available. For four full seasons our exhibit calendar has consisted of 8 exhibit periods, each with one larger or two smaller exhibits presented for a four week run. Typically we built in almost a two-month shutdown in the summer because everyone at Manifest had been, up until last season, a volunteer, and the way we do things around here (very intensely) made us ready for a good long break by mid-summer. Recently, however, we realized that we now have the ability to run exhibits throughout the entire year, thanks to Manifest's recent growth in the form of paid staff and our incredibly dedicated corps of interns.
So we asked ourselves, what do we do with that ninth exhibit? Eventually it dawned on us... Manifest exhibits many kinds of works, from the most conceptual and experimental to more traditional. In fact we think it's important to have such a range in our repertoire. In our Drawing Center Studio we provide opportunities and instruction to professionals and students to study life-drawing. Although our studio is not limited to working just from the nude model, it is a core component in our curriculum, and our flagship studio offering. So why not offer a fifth 'annual' exhibit to our roster, this one dedicated to works that in some way depict, explore, or address the human nude form?
With this we invite artists to submit works in any media, of any style or genre, (abstract, conceptual, highly realistic, etc.), and of any size, for consideration in Manifest's first annual NUDE, an international competitive exhibit exploring the uncovered human form in current art.
Eligibility: NUDE 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 represent or address the human nude in some way.
Media: Open to all traditional and non-traditional genre and media.
Jury and Curator: Manifest's selection process involves a complex two-part system. This exhibit will be juried by a 5-7 member panel of professional and academic advisors with a broad range of expertise. The jury will then pass along their recommendations to the exhibit curator who will make the final selections from the jury-approved pool.
Catalog: Manifest will produce a full-color catalog documenting the work selected for exhibit. Exhibitors will receive a 50% discount on one copy of the catalog. For examples of past catalogs visit Manifest Press. Discounted price is only valid through the close of the exhibition.
Delivery and Return of Work: All work accepted for the exhibition must arrive ready to install. Works not gallery-ready, or not exhibiting good craftsmanship, may be omitted from the exhibit. Accepted work that differs significantly from the entry images or suffers from poor presentation, will be disqualified. Please note that professional-level presentation is a must. Work may be hand delivered or shipped. Shipped works must be sent in an easily reusable container/packaging with return shipping prepaid. Works will be returned in the same manner as delivered or via UPS/USPS. All work must arrive at Manifest by the specified date (see calendar
below). Accepted work will remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
Calendar:
July 17
July 24 July 27
July 26 July 30
August 8 - 11
August 14
September 11
September 12 - 18 |
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deadline for entry
Notifications
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Hi-res images needed by email for PR and catalog
Artwork due to Manifest during these dates
Opening
reception
Final
Day of Exhibition
Pick-up/ship
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Insurance: Works will be insured while on gallery premises. Insurance covers theft, vandalism, damage caused by gallery patrons or staff (in accordance with insurance policy). PLEASE NOTE: Insurance does not cover damage caused during shipping due to any reason, including mishandling by carrier or failure of packaging to protect works in transit. Also not covered is damage caused to work by failure of the work itself, its mounting systems installed by the artist, or disintegration/degradation due to the nature/quality of materials or craftsmanship.
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. (If paying by PayPal PLEASE use the paypal link provided on the page that follows the submission of the online entry form.) 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: In an effort to conserve resources Manifest now accepts only digital images for consideration. See specifications below. The Gallery will retain the submitted images of accepted artwork and reserves the right to use the images in publications and gallery publicity. CD's of works not selected will only be returned if accompanied by a SASE.
(digital entries and online form submissions preferred)
Digital Format: Digital images can be submitted on CD or by e-mail
(send to: show@manifestgallery.org). The email and online submission process is HIGHLY PREFERRED because it makes our process more efficient and saves postage and materials for the artists. 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 may not be included in the catalog.
To send via email: The email should include the artist's full name
as subject along with 'NUDE 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, Jones1detail1.jpg, etc.). Note that any alternate views or detail shots MUST include the term 'detail' in the file name. 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). Video work should be sent with similar naming conventions in a quicktime compatible format file (preferably not DVD format for the jury process). If selected, a DVD copy will be requested for gallery presentation.
To send on CD/DVD: Clearly label the disc with the artist's full name.
File specifications for CD submission - (see e-mail specs. above)
Entry
Checklist:
If sending through the USPS, mail materials to:
(the online/email submission process is preferred)
Manifest
Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center
NUDE 2009
P.O. Box 6218
Cincinnati, OH 45206
e-mail info@manifestgallery.org with
questions
(See
printable full prospectus linked below - PLEASE feel
free to print, share, or forward this information. The success of
this exhibit will rely largely on word-of-mouth publicity.)
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