CALL FOR ARTWORK

2019 Artists of Color Exhibition

Townsend Gallery    Niagara Arts & Cultural Center   1201 Pine Avenue   Niagara Falls, NY  14201

February 9 – March 3, 2019
Entry Deadline:  5 p.m. January 27, 2019
Exhibit Opening: February 9th, 5 PM – 7 PM 

NACC Exhibit Curator Ray Robertson in Partnership with the WNY Urban Arts Collective invites artists of all ages and backgrounds to participate in Artists of Color: 10th Anniversary, an annual exhibit is envisioned as a comprehensive representation of the African American experience from the historical, contemporary and personal perspective.  This year’s special anniversary looks back on the last 10 years of this exhibit and celebrates the collective work by African American Artists in Western New York in new works and works that will return to the NACC for this anniversary show. All visual art genres and mediums – two-dimensional and three-dimensional – are eligible for entry to this show, which will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize for overall composition and artistry.

WNY Urban Arts Collective is an organization created to address the need to recognize, develop, educate, support and promote the professional development for visual artists of diverse backgrounds.

Quick Facts

Deadline: January 27, 2019, 5 PM – artwork must be delivered to the NACC with completed entry paperwork and the exhibit fee.

Exhibit Fee: $30 for the first two pieces and $10 for up to two (2) additional pieces. (Four (4) piece maximum). Entry fees can be paid with cash, or by check or money order made payable to Niagara Arts and Cultural Center and mailed to:  NACC, 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY  14301.

Reception: 2019 Artists of Color Exhibition opens on Saturday, February 9th from 5 – 7 PM, with an Artists’ Reception Awards will be presented at approximately 6 p.m. This opening is part of the NACC’s SECOND SATURDAYS Programming Series.

Awards: Monetary awards sent via check after the opening reception.

Pick Up: Art must be picked up March 4 – 25th, the NACC is not responsible for artworks that remain in our space after March 26th, artworks may be discarded or donated.

Artists of Color: Freedom: 2019 Artists of Color Exhibition also features the following program:

  • The Heritage Gallery: Freedom Crossing Exhibit – Permanent Exhibit featuring Underground Railroad history in Niagara Falls. Open daily, M-F 9-5 and S-S 12-4. Admission: Suggested Donation of $2.

To enter this exhibit, please fill out the forms in the CALL FOR ART PACKET and submit with payment to the NACC in person or by mail to:

Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
C/O Galleries
1201 Pine Ave,
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

OR Fill out the form below and mail check or submit in person upon drop off of artwork.

    How many works will you submit?





    Is this work gallery ready?
    Submitted works must be wired and framed for hanging or mounted for display. Sawtooth, Arrow, Push pins, D-Ring, Hang Tabs, & Command Strips/Hooks are not accepted. Sculptures/Works that cannot stand on their own will not be accepted.
    YesNo (if no, your artwork may be ineligible for this exhibit)
    Artist Statement on this Artwork:








    Is this work gallery ready?
    Submitted works must be wired and framed for hanging or mounted for display. Sawtooth, Arrow, Push pins, D-Ring, Hang Tabs, & Command Strips/Hooks are not accepted. Sculptures/Works that cannot stand on their own will not be accepted.
    YesNo (if no, your artwork may be ineligible for this exhibit)
    Artist Statement on this Artwork:








    Is this work gallery ready?
    Submitted works must be wired and framed for hanging or mounted for display. Sawtooth, Arrow, Push pins, D-Ring, Hang Tabs, & Command Strips/Hooks are not accepted. Sculptures/Works that cannot stand on their own will not be accepted.
    YesNo (if no, your artwork may be ineligible for this exhibit)
    Artist Statement on this Artwork:








    Is this work gallery ready?
    Submitted works must be wired and framed for hanging or mounted for display. Sawtooth, Arrow, Push pins, D-Ring, Hang Tabs, & Command Strips/Hooks are not accepted. Sculptures/Works that cannot stand on their own will not be accepted.
    YesNo (if no, your artwork may be ineligible for this exhibit)
    Artist Statement on this Artwork:



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    TERMS & CONDITIONS:



    Gallery Policy:

    The NACC Gallery Committee reserves the right to refuse artworks for any reason - specifically artworks that do not follow exhibition guidelines, including but not limited to artworks that do not pertain to the exhibition theme and requirements or have been found unfitting of the intent of the exhibition or the NACC's visitor/family friendly gallery spaces.

    Non Discrimination Policy:

    The Niagara Arts & Cultural Center is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, exhibitions, events, programs and activities.

    Release of Liability:

    The Artist agrees to exhibit artwork at the NACC at his/her own risk.

    Utmost care will be given to all works received; however, neither the NACC nor its members, sponsors, employees or building owner assume any responsibility for loss or damage from any cause whatsoever.

    Please be advised: Artwork will not be displayed without your agreement to these conditions. No refunds will be offered for artworks not displayed because this form was not completed correctly. However even without the Release of Liability, the NACC is not responsible for any loss or damage to artworks from the time it is delivered to the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center until the time it is retrieved from the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center. The NACC does not offer insurance for artworks for any reason. Artists are expected to insure their own works.

    Submission of artwork to be shown in the NACC shall imply agreement of the artist to the above release form.


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    Exhibit you are entering:

    Payment for this entry will be due at delivery of artworks.
    Deliver artworks to 1201 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls NY 14301 BEFORE THE DEADLINE for this exhibit, or your work will not be accepted.

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