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For more exhibition opportunities contact Laurie Moran, Artist Liaison at lmoran@chestercountyarts.org. |
February 2020
February 13 - March 5 | Reception: Thurs., February 13, 5-7pm
Black & White | Juried Group Exhibit
Artist drop off up to 2 entries on Friday, 2/7 or Saturday, 2/8, 10am - 4pm
Artist talk: Thursday, February 20, 6pm
- Member entry fee: $15 for first piece, $5 for second
- Non-member entry fee: $30 for first piece, $5 for second
- Please review guidelines for gallery ready artwork here.
- Life is not black or white…or is it? Think of pop art, iconography, piano keys, checkerboards, the dotted white lines on highways, and Oreos! Consider opposites, politics, religion, interpersonal relationships and family dynamics. Explore visual, emotional, and philosophical extremes as well as the many shades of gray in between. All media accepted.
March 2020
March 12 - April 1 | Reception: Thurs., March 12, 5-7pm
Unconventional Materials: Dansko | Juried Group Exhibit
Artist drop off up to 2 entries on Friday, 3/6, or Saturday, 3/7, 10am - 4pm
Artist pick up dates are Friday, 4/3, or Saturday, 4/4, 10am - 4pm
- Member fee: $25 (covers entry of up to 2 pieces)
- Non-member fee: $40 (covers entry of up to 2 pieces)
Show Entry Details for West Chester Galleries
Entry to CCAA shows implies an agreement by the artist with all conditions set forth.
Deliver all artwork to 100 North Bradford Ave., WC, PA 19382 (unless otherwise stated).
Each show the juror or judge chooses 3 Excellence Awards and 3 Honorable Mention Awards.
Art Entry Fees
Entry fees apply when entering group shows in West Chester and participating in our artist-member gallery in Exton. New art entry fees in West Chester will be in place for the September 2018 exhibit (effective for intake on 8/25/18 and 9/4/18):
Jurying
After gathering results from our online survey, "To Jury or Not To Jury", we learned that the majority of our artists prefer juried shows. For the sake of learning and guidance read the article below. Though it can not speak to each jurors personal process (only they can do that), it offers cohesive and thoughtful advice.
CCAA offers both Juried and Non-Juried shows to support opportunities for all levels of artists interested in exhibiting.
http://faso.com/fineartviews/21045/how-art-exhibition-jurors-make-decisions
(This article is merely food for thought when entering juried/judged shows - it does not guarantee acceptance to juried shows. Note- in this article the writer refers to digital submissions; CCAA currently judges all works in person, not digitally).
Entry to CCAA shows implies an agreement by the artist with all conditions set forth.
- CCAA retains 35% commission on artwork sales. Artists can expect the following with regards to art sales and ensuing payments:
1. West Chester Galleries Monthly Exhibits – after the exhibit closes, typically 2 weeks.
2. Shop Art gift store in West Chester – cycles 2 or 3 months, typically 2 weeks after cycle ends.
3. Exton Square Studio Gallery – at the end of the 2-to-3 month quarterly cycle, typically 2 weeks after cycles end. - Works to be exhibition ready, which means framed (if a frame is intended), wired and hangable. 3-D work should be safe and stable.
- CCAA reserves the right to determine what is exhibition ready.
- Work previously shown at CCAA, West Chester is not permitted.
- All pieces must be labeled with show title, name, artwork title, price, medium and email or phone.
- All off-site shows are members’ only.
- All work must have a price or be marked NFS.
- Any artwork NOT picked up within 30 days after the ending dates of an exhibition entered for jurying or accepted into the gallery for display becomes property of CCAA.
- All art must remain in the gallery until the end of the show unless other arrangements have been made with the CCAA staff.
Deliver all artwork to 100 North Bradford Ave., WC, PA 19382 (unless otherwise stated).
Each show the juror or judge chooses 3 Excellence Awards and 3 Honorable Mention Awards.
Art Entry Fees
Entry fees apply when entering group shows in West Chester and participating in our artist-member gallery in Exton. New art entry fees in West Chester will be in place for the September 2018 exhibit (effective for intake on 8/25/18 and 9/4/18):
- STUDENT MEMBERS (NEW): $10 (for 1) + $15 (for 2)
- MEMBERS: New rates as of 9/1/18: $15 (for 1) + $20 (for 2)
- NON-MEMBERS: New rates as of 9/1/18: $30 (for 1) + $35 (for 2)
- Print Labels with NEW Fees HERE
Jurying
After gathering results from our online survey, "To Jury or Not To Jury", we learned that the majority of our artists prefer juried shows. For the sake of learning and guidance read the article below. Though it can not speak to each jurors personal process (only they can do that), it offers cohesive and thoughtful advice.
CCAA offers both Juried and Non-Juried shows to support opportunities for all levels of artists interested in exhibiting.
http://faso.com/fineartviews/21045/how-art-exhibition-jurors-make-decisions
(This article is merely food for thought when entering juried/judged shows - it does not guarantee acceptance to juried shows. Note- in this article the writer refers to digital submissions; CCAA currently judges all works in person, not digitally).
