CALL FOR ENTRIES: JURIED SHOW WITH GRANT AWARDS 2012

CALL FOR ENTRIES:

ON THE OCCASION OF OUR 14-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, WE ARE PLEASED TO INVITE ALL ARTISTS TO SUBMIT WORKS TO A JURIED EXHIBITION TO BE HELD IN TWO VENUES: GALLERY RAMFJORD, OSLO, AND NOoSPHERE ARTS, NEW YORK.

Dates:

Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo:
Juried anniversary exhibition and prize competition: August 25-September 23
Opening reception: Saturday, August 25, 6-9 pm (Prize Award Ceremony 7 pm)

NOoSPHERE Arts (formerly .NO), New York:
Juried Exhibition: October 5-28
Opening reception: Friday, October 5, 7-10 pm

Media: Painting, collage, photography and sculpture (if you are unsure whether your media qualifies for entry, please contact the gallery).

Please submit an application consisting of the following materials:

1) Images of artwork in jpg format, max 1000 pixels wide, named as follows: first and last name, size in centimeters, number and sale price in NOK. Examples: smith_john_00x00cm_01_2000.jpg; smith_john_00x00cm_02_3000.jpg; smith_john_00x100cm_03_2000.jpg, etc…
2) In the body of your email, please list the following information for each artwork: Title, year, media, as well as your resume and contact information (do not submit these data as attachments).
3) An application fee of NOK 100 per image (minimum 2 images, maximum 10) to be deposited into bank account no. 1503.23.40595 at the time of submission. Please list applicant’s full name on your payment, which will count as your official enrollment into the contest.
3) Submit your entry by email with “Stipendutstilling 2012” in the subject line to stipend@galleriramfjord.no by June 25, 2012
4) For applicants selected in the first round: Please drop off one original artwork at Galleri Ramfjord, Div. III, located at Schwensensgate 1 in the St. Hanshaugen neighborhood on Monday, August 6, 12-4 pm. You do not need to appear in person.
5) 2D works must not exceed 150x150cm; 3D works must not exceed 2m in height.
6) The juried exhibition will be a sales show, so all submitted works must be for sale. The gallery charges a 45% sales commission. The participating artists are responsible for shipping costs to and from Oslo and New York.

Incomplete or unpaid entries will not be considered. Unfortunately, the jury cannot explain its reasoning for any rejection.

Jurying Process:

Initial Selection Round: 30 artists/artworks will be selected for the final round. The relevant images will be posted on www.galleriramfjord.no in August.
Final Selection Round: 15 artists will be selected to exhibit one work each in the gallery. All finalists will participate in the New York show in October, and the top three will each receive a travel grant. The first prize consists of airfare, accommodation and transportation of artwork. The winners will be announced on www.galleriramfjord.no prior to the exhibition opening on August 25.

The final selection round, which will take place in the gallery, is blind ? no artists’ names or resumes given. The jury is comprised of external, independent members; the gallery has no say in their selections.

More information on the jury to be announced shortly.