Submissions | Women & Their Work

Artwork Submissions

Women & Their Work is soliciting an open call for art for individual exhibitions for its 2013 Solo Series. You need not be nominated to apply. We would love to consider you for a solo exhibition.

We encourage you to apply early. We are happy to clarify the guidelines or offer tech support! If you are having trouble using the online application system, please don’t hesitate to call us at 512-477-1064. We’re here to assist you weekdays 10-6pm. We can walk you through the process over the phone. We look forward to seeing your work!

http://entries.womenandtheirwork.org/CallForEntry.aspx?cfeid=728b914c-116c-4d48-b3c7-91013a2c39c1 This long link is used to register you as a user initially. Once you have created a user name and password you may return to your application as often as you like at this link http://entries.womenandtheirwork.org.

ELIGIBILITY
Women artists residing in Texas who have not had a solo exhibition at Women & Their Work within the past eight years are eligible. Recently created work in all media will be considered. Artists must be able to exhibit their work by May, 2013. We strongly encourage artists to create new work for exhibition at Women & Their Work. We will choose artists to premier in 6-week solo shows occurring between May, 2013 and March, 2014.

CRITERIA
Women & Their Work seeks artists who create inventive, high-caliber contemporary art that breaks new ground or proposes innovative approaches to form and content. Selections are based on an evaluation of the work you submit; we look for a strong, consistent aesthetic vision. We encourage selected artists to create new work; no work that has previously been exhibited in Austin will be accepted for exhibition but may be used to demonstrate capability in your portfolio. The work in the application should demonstrate that you are capable in vision and scope of creating a powerful solo show that commands the 1,700 square foot gallery.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES
1) 2-D & 3-D Images, Videos
Applicants should upload ten images of 2-D or 3-D work. If you wish to add details or installation views, you may combine them within one image (create a paneled, or composite jpg).

For video art, you must upload a still image for each video piece. This is needed for the online application to work and for us to not skip viewing any pieces. The panel will view 3 minutes of each video; longer videos may or may not be seen in their entirety. Please don’t include promotional videos or interviews. You have 2 options:

- Upload a still photo jpg and video title for each video. Include a link: to youtube, vimeo or website where videos are viewable. Include: title, medium, date & run time for each work.
- Upload a still photo jpg and video title for each video. Include a list with: title, medium, date & run time for each work. Mail W&TW a labeled DVD to: Artists Advisory Panel, Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca, Austin, TX 78701. Unfortunately, DVDs cannot be returned.

2) Image Captions
Fill out the image caption fields that correspond to the added images. These captions should include: title, medium, date and dimensions for each piece.

3) Artist’s Statement
Include a one-page statement describing your work and aesthetic vision. A word .docx, .doc, .rtf, or .pdf are the preferred formats.

4) Résumé
Upload a current resume. A word .docx, .doc, .rtf or .pdf are the preferred formats. Do not include announcements, catalogs, reviews, or letters; they will not be reviewed.

5) Processing Fee
A $15 processing fee payable to Women & Their Work is required. For the site to allow you to upload your application, payment is required. Please use Visa or MasterCard in the secure online form. Once you’ve logged in as a user and paid the fee, you can visit your application profile multiple times. Remember to save your login user name and password.

GALLERY DIMENSIONS
The gallery is approximately 1,700 square feet with 10.5 feet high ceilings, track lighting and seven moveable walls. All work must fit through our 34” door. AV equipment is available.

CALENDAR
August 10, 2012: Deadline for all applications online.
September 20, 2012: Notification to all applicants via email.
May 2013 – March 2014: Exhibitions will be scheduled for six-week periods between these dates.

NOTIFICATION
You will be notified by email in accordance with the application calendar. Please do not seek information on the status of your application prior to the deadline. If you have questions about how to apply online, please ask them anytime via email at info@womenandtheirwork.org or by calling 512-477-1064.

HONORARIUM
Women & Their Work will award an honorarium of $600 to the artists who are selected for solo exhibitions. Our gallery staff will work with you to help you achieve all aspects of your vision. We will provide a curatorial adviser for the development of your exhibition and commission a writer to create an essay about your work. The color catalog we publish will be sent to over 100 galleries and museums throughout the country.

SALES Artists receive 75% of the sale price of any work sold during exhibitions.

LIABILITY & AGREEMENT

Women & Their Work agrees to insure artwork while in its custody and during transit. Artists are responsible for transportation of artwork to and from the gallery. Artists agree to exhibit work that has not previously been shown in Austin.

IMAGE FORMAT
The long link is used to register you as a user initially. Once you have created a user name and password you may return to your application as often as you like at this link http://entries.womenandtheirwork.org. When you are happy with your uploads, you can ‘submit’ your final portfolio.

Digital images must be uploaded online. We strongly prefer .jpg, but we will accept .jpeg, .gif, .tif, .bmp, & .pdf. Please use one of these file formats. The size of the images may vary. Jpgs should be sized at least 800 x 800 pixels but not more than 2000 x 2000 pixels. 1080 pixels wide is the size of the projector screen they will be viewed on. Images over 2MB may not upload to the site properly.

Women & Their Work presents five- seven solo exhibitions a year. Artists chosen to exhibit their work receive an honorarium, a color brochure with a commissioned essay and images of their work. Artists are encouraged to premier new work.

To be considered for a solo show, applicants must be women and Texas residents. An artist advisory panel (made of staff, art professionals from around the state and past solo artists) evaluates the applicants on the strength of their work and then selects the individuals for exhibition. Thanks for your interest in Women & Their Work.