CALL FOR ARTWORK

15th Annual Beyond the Barrel Exhibition:
POWER

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

On Display: July 13 – Aug 25, 2019
Exhibit Opening: July 13, 2019 5-7 PM
Deadline for Entry: June 15, 2019

The NACC Gallery Committee is seeking works for the 15th Annual Beyond the Barrel Exhibition. This year’s theme centers on Niagara’s Legacy as the “PowerCity”, inspired by the development of hydroelectric technology in Niagara Falls, which involved such names as Edison, Tesla, Westinghouse and Kelvin and heralded a transformation in American life. This year we encourage our artists to explore the meaning of the word “power” through their work and reflect on both metaphoric and literal interpretations of this theme.

This open exhibition will accept works of all mediums, two and three dimensional.

Suggested Themes:
Power, Powered. Empowerment, Energy, Leadership, Innovation, Creativity, Mighty Niagara, Industry, Electricity, Powerless, Post-Industrial, Experimental, Innovative, Control

The Beyond the Barrel: Power Exhibit will be on display in the Townsend Gallery. In compliment to this Exhibit, the Emerging Artists Exhibit in the Garden Gallery encourages new artists to harness the innovative, experimental spirit of Niagara’s engineers and inventors. Both Emerging Artists & Beyond the Barrel open on July 13th, 2019 at the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center

 

 

Quick Facts

Deadlines:

  • Marketing: April 1, 2019 – Final chance to have your work featured on our promotional materials for this exhibit.
  • Entry Deadline: June 15, 2019 – your entry paperwork and digital images/proposal of your work must be submitted. Entry fee must be paid.
  • Drop-Off Deadline: June 28, 2019 –Your artwork must be dropped off at the NACC.

 

Exhibit Fee: $30 for two pieces, $10 for each additional piece after that for up to four (4) pieces 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: Beyond the Barrel: POWER opens on the 1st floor of the NACC, in the Townsend Gallery, on July 13th at 5 PM. This opening is part of the NACC’s SECOND SATURDAYS Programming Series. In addition, EMERGING ARTISTS will open on the same day at 7 PM in the Garden Gallery.

Attendance: All exhibiting artists should be in attendance at the reception, please notify the NACC if you will not be able to attend the opening reception.

Awards: Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in this exhibition at the reception. Checks will be mailed to winners within 15 business days. Please assure your address is correct on this paperwork.

Pick Up: Art must be picked up Sept 1 – 15th, the NACC is not responsible for artworks that remain in our space after September 15th, artworks may be discarded or donated for auction or sale.

Beyond the Barrel Exhibit also features the following program:

  • Emerging Artists Exhibit, on display in the Garden Gallery – Exhibit opening on July 13, 2019 7-9 PM.

    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:



    Please submit digital images of your work if you would like them to be considered for marketing, up to 10MB in size. Please title each file in the following way: LastName_Titleofwork and email to
    Rachel@thenacc.org

    Are there any special instructions for how your works should be displayed or handled?

    Were any of your art pieces worked on by an instructor or mentor? If so, please name them below and indicate which work they assisted on.



    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.


    Type your name stating you agree to these terms and conditions for participation

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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.

    Categories: 2019, Exhibits, Past Exhibits