ANNOUNCES A CALL FOR ENTRIES TO CURRENT MEMBERS:
Picturing The Decameron
An awards exhibition of Da Vinci Art Alliance @ Smile Gallery
featuring art inspired by International Opera Theater’s new
production of Boccaccio’s Decameron
12 November-6 December 2010
Opening Awards Reception: Friday, November 12, 6-9 pm
Awards Judges: Karen Saillant, International Opera Theater;
Matt and Brenda Lyons, Smile Gallery
Receipt deadline for entry forms: Friday, November 5, 2010
Entry fee: $10, for 1-2 entries
Da Vinci annual membership dues (must be current): $30 adults/$20 students with proof of valid ID
Smile Gallery is a commercial exhibition space located at 105 S. 22nd Street (between Sansom and Chestnut) in Philadelphia, on the 2nd floor above Smile Café. It is owned and operated by artist Ken Tutjamnong and his wife Nan, along with silent partners Matt and Brenda Lyons. Smile offers monthly exhibitions of contemporary artists, with opening receptions on the 2nd Friday of each month.
International Opera Theater is a project, headquartered in Philadelphia, that presents world premiere Italian operatic adaptations of Shakespeare texts every summer in Citta' della Pieve, on the border of Umbria and Tuscany in Italy. Its mission is to encourage self-discovery and to open avenues of communication between diverse populations, through the creation of new theatrical works and the revitalization of old, especially operas.
Da Vinci Art Alliance is a non-profit artists’ organization located in South Philadelphia. The organization was founded in 1931 to serve the needs of professional artists and artisans in the Delaware Valley. Da Vinci currently has over 150 members and is supported through membership dues, gallery rentals, sales commissions, grants, and donations. It holds exhibitions of members’ and non-members’ artwork as well as special events, workshops, performances, poetry readings, and lectures, and publishes a quarterly newsletter for its members.
PROSPECTUS: Picturing the Decameron
An awards exhibition of Da Vinci Art Alliance @ Smile Gallery
of art inspired by International Opera Theater’s new production of Boccaccio’s Decameron
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: Friday, November 5, 2010
Rules for Entry:
The exhibition is open to all current Da Vinci members; work may be in any medium, but must be directly related to the theme of Boccaccio’s Decameron. Work that does not fit the theme will not be accepted. Because of space restrictions, dimensions may not exceed 36 x 36 inches for wall pieces, or 36 x 24 x 12 inches for 3D work. Application must include an entry fee of $10 for 1-2 entries for current Da Vinci members (and your annual membership dues, if not current, of $30 for adults, $20 for full-time students, with copy of ID). Make check payable to Da Vinci Art Alliance; no cash please. Participating artists are encouraged to attend a symposium with IOT Director Karen Saillant and Da Vinci President Debra Miller on Sunday, September 26, 3-5 pm, at Da Vinci, for introduction to themes, and visuals of the production.
Delivery of Artwork:
All accepted art will be due for delivery to Smile Gallery on Wednesday, November 10, 4-7 pm. All work must be prepared for display with hooks and hanging wire; improperly prepared work will not be exhibited. Staff from Da Vinci Art Alliance will install the exhibition beginning at noon on Thursday, November 11, and may ask artists for assistance if artwork requires special attention. Pick-up of unsold work will be on Tuesday, December 7, 5-9 pm at Smile, or by prior arrangement with David Foss. Work that is not picked up will be assessed a $5/day storage fee.
Reception and Gallery Hours:
A reception for the artists and public will be held on 2nd Friday, November 12, 6-9 pm; awards will be presented at the opening. Smile Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, noon-2:30 pm and 5-9 pm, and Saturday, 5-9 pm; closed Sunday. Smile Gallery receives a commission of 35% on any artwork sold from the exhibition, or as a result of contacts made through the exhibition. Da Vinci Art Alliance and Smile Gallery are responsible for all press releases, price lists, gallery labels, and listings in local media. Artwork will be handled with care, but Da Vinci and Smile are not responsible for loss or damage, and all art will be uninsured. Entry and exhibition of artworks are at the artists’ own risk.
CALENDAR:
Deadline for application with $10 fee ...... Friday, November 5, 2010
Da Vinci symposium with Karen Saillant and Debra Miller . . Sunday, September 26, 3-5 pm
Delivery of labeled art work to Smile ...... Wednesday, November 10, 4-7 pm
Installation of show...... Thursday, November 11, beginning at noon
Opening Awards Reception and Curator’s Tour ...... Friday, November 12, 6-9 pm
Pick-up of unsold art work at Smile ...... Tuesday, December 7, 5-9 pm
------Please detach and return section below with $10 entry fee------
Da Vinci Art Alliance, Picturing The Decameron
704 Catharine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Artist’s Name______
Address______
City______State______Zip ______
Phone ______Email ______
Artwork #1 Title ______Medium ______
Dimensions ______Retail Price (including Smile’s 40% commission) $______
Artwork #2 Title ______Medium ______
Dimensions ______Retail Price (including Smile’s 40% commission) $______