THIS COMPETTION IS FOR FRAMED READY-TO-HANG ART

Atelier Progressif Creative Space in Catskill, NY, is interested in pushing the boundaries of digital art and technology. We are soliciting critical essays, film, artwork, design, and process pieces that employ the tools of digital culture. We believe the new generation of artists has a unique perspective as it engages digital culture socially, professionally, creatively, and theoretically. Young thinkers and creators fuel the process of digitization and the subsequent culture erupting from these processes, and many of their decisions will impact the future of our creative perspective. Eligibility: Competition is open to all artists age 18 and over working with digital media. What we want: Audio, multi-media, and new media pieces. All submissions should employ digital media tools in some way. Top three Winners will have a one-person show at Atelier Progressif.

Rules, Guidelines, and Instructions for Submissions

All submissions must represent the actual artwork as closely as possible. If your work is misrepresented in anyway, we reserve the right to refuse to hang the artwork if it should be chosen for a live show.

Submissions must be made online via our submission form. Your upload must accompany online payment or it will not be recognized.

Submission images are the means by which the Gallery will determine which artworks will be accepted for competition. We are not asking for the originals at this time. Due to inconsistencies, we ask that you do not watermark your images but please note that our primary use of the image will always be alongside text which credits the artist.

JPG Images

Your submission images should be smaller than 1 MB each. A good rule of thumb is to set the image resolution to 72 ppi and keep the long dimension of the image under 1024 pixels.

Your files must be labeled: First name, Last name, Title of the piece, Medium, Height x Width in inches.jpg. Make sure to place underscores between your name and the name of the piece (i.e. your name_art title_medium_HxW.JPG).

Video Requirements

For video submissions, upload your videos to YouTube or Vimeo and submit their URLs via email. The first minute of each video will be reviewed.

Selection Criteria

Artist submissions will be selected based on skill, technique, and originality.
Submissions should be cohesive and reflect a discernible creative sensibility.

There will be a number of opportunities for solo exhibitions and also some group shows. If your work is being considered for a solo show, more jpgs may be requested.

Processing fee is $45.00 via Pay Pal

If your submission is accepted, we will ask you to send your images to our office for gallery exhibition. Return postage must be included with winning entries. Please take care to ship your artwork carefully with padding and we will return it to you in the same box with the same padding. The return postage can be a label or a bill of lading from UPS, FedEx or USPS included with your artwork; local artists may deliver in person, by appointment.

For gallery exhibitions all artwork must be labeled on the back with artist name, price, and name of piece.

All artwork must be delivered by at least 5 days before the art reception. Artists will be notified of their status via e-mail.

Publicity

Entry into this exhibition constitutes artist's permission for Atelier Progressif to reproduce work for publicity purposes, both in print and digital form.

Liability and Sales

Atelier Progressif will observe every care and precaution, but cannot be responsible for loss or damage of accepted artworks. Accepted artists must contract with Atelier Progressif to exhibition terms including, but not limited to, installation schedule and liability waiver.

Atelier Progressif reserves the right to reject work not accurately represented by the images submitted, not properly framed, or arrives unsuitable for hanging/display.

Artists are responsible for shipping or delivery. Detailed instructions will be provided after notification.

Participating artists shall receive 65% of sales of any art sold by Atelier Progressif.

Important Dates

Submission deadline: October 05, 2016

Notification to artists: October 15, 2016

Deadline for Delivery of work: October 30, 2016

Exhibition Opening Night: Friday November 06, 2016

This competition is sponsored, organized and directed soley by the Atelier Progressif Gallery. The Museum of Computer Art is not a participant in any way in this event.

For additional information on this competition, please contact:
Atelier Progressif
Yechiam Gal / Principal
Phone 518.768.7787
info@atelierprogressif.com