About the Exhibit
A butterfly emerging from a cocoon in a stunning display of transformation, a colony of bees loyal and sure of their life's purpose, the bond between a pair of loons as they welcome their baby into the world - the wildlife around us never ceases to amaze and inspire our own lives. Beyond wildlife we share a more intimate and relational dynamic with our domestic animals, as there are few things in life as cherished as a bond with a pet. We invite you to share those moments with us and display your creativity inspired by animals. Insects, reptiles, fish, birds, mammals, all creatures great or small are welcome.
Invitation
Gaylord Area Council for the Arts is inviting entries for the Pets and Wildlife Exhibition, subject to the conditions of this call to entry. Artwork can be in any art medium , both 2-D and 3-D, and up to 5 pieces are accepted.
Ribbons & REcognition
- People's Choice Award $50 prize and ribbon given
Eligibility
- Must be a Michigan resident (including seasonal residents) 14 years or older.
- Entries must be original works of the artists own creation of good condition and not accepted into any Gaylord Arts Exhibitions within the last 3 years.
- Artwork of any medium is allowed.
- Accepted pieces to be displayed must remain in place for the duration of the exhibit, January 15th - February 26th, 2025
Conditions of Entry:
- All artwork must be ready to hang or display and professional attention to detail is required (ie. if framed, frame is in good condition, back of piece is finished and clean).
- 2-D artwork must be wired at the time of submission - sawtooth hangers will not be accepted.
- 2-D pieces must be clearly labeled on the back and 3-D in an inconspicuous place with
- Artists name
- Title
- Medium
- Price or not for sale "Exhibition only"
- Entry fee: Members $20.00, Non-members $30.00
- The entry fee covers up to a maximum amount of 5 pieces of artwork. Artwork will be accepted on a first-come-first-served bases, as space allows.
- Gaylord Arts reserves the right to reject any artwork for any reason.
- A completed entry form, payment and art submissions must be received no later than January 10th, 2025 (see submission procedure below for more details).
- Gaylord Arts will take reasonable precautions to ensure the protection of artwork in the show, but you are exhibiting at your own risk. You may obtain insurance on your own artwork for this show, however, Gaylord Arts does not insure exhibitor's art and is not responsible for loss or damage to artwork appearing in the show.
- You agree to leave accepted entries on display in Gaylord Arts for the duration of the show. If the piece is sold during the show, the buyer has the option to remove the piece at the time of sale.
- All unsold pieces must be picked up by the deadlines. Artwork not retrieved within 30 days becomes the property of Gaylord Area Council for the Arts, unless other arrangements are made.
- Pickup pieces: February 26th - February 28th, 2025 during gallery open hours.
- Entering the show constitutes giving Gaylord Arts permission to photograph artwork for publicity or archival purposes.
Sales
Gaylord Arts will retain a 30% commission on sales of work sold during the exhibit. The sale price must include any matting and framing if applicable. All entries that are for sale will be featured on Gaylord Arts' on-line Art Market Store: gaylordarts.org. It is the responsibility of the artist to supply photographs of artwork for the on-line store. If a photo of the piece has not submitted, it will not appear in the on-line store. Digital only entries will not be eligible for sale.
Submission Procedure
- Complete entry form (on-line see below or download, print and submit via mail or in-person at the gallery. Must be received no later than January 10, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. Entries with missing information will not be accepted.
- Submit Entry Fee Payment (on-line payment, click "Entry Fee Payment" below or pay with check via mail or in-person at the gallery). Payment must be received no later than January 10, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. to be accepted. Checks payable to: "Gaylord Area Council for the Arts."
- Drop off art pieces between January 8-10, 2025 to Gaylord Area Council for the Arts gallery | 125 E. Main St., Gaylord, MI. 49735 during open hours
SUBMIT DIGITAL PHOTOS: MUST USE THE DIGITAL SUBMISSION FORM BELOW:
Please note: All photos must be
- File naming format: Title_lastname_firstname_Pets_Wildlife.png
- File format: jpeg or png format
- Not to exceed 20MB each
