Call for Artists: In and Out of the Box

In And Out Of The Box

Concept: The ebb and flow of consumerism initiated the decline of shopping in person at big box/warehouse stores and the rise of the virtual/mail order shopping experience. As a result of this shift, there has naturally been a rise in the number of boxes being sent around the world from retailer to buyer. Additionally, the experience of packaging, sealing, opening, and unwrapping has exponentially grown. In And Out Of The Box invites imaginative makers to explore this unfolding cultural phenomenon. This show will address the nature of “boxing”: packing, sending, delivering, receiving, etc. All boxes and packaging material will be displayed in this exhibit, as we strive to make the process of the delivery a focus of the show.

Juror: Dina Deitsch, Associate Curator of Contemporary Art at the deCordova Sculpture Park + Museum.

Application Deadline: Monday, June 27^th, 2011.

Exhibition Dates: July 9^th, 2011 – August 13^th, 2011

Opening Reception: July 9^th, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Eligibility: This is a national juried 3-D mail exhibition for works in all media that are delivered to the gallery in the specified box.

Entry Fee: $20

Guideline For Entries: All submissions to In And Out Of The Box must be delivered to the gallery in a USPS medium flat rate box sized 11” x 8.5” x 5.5”. This box will ship any content up to 70lbs for a flat rate of $10.95.

Notification Of Acceptance: Hera Gallery will contact artists as soon as possible regarding the inclusion of their artwork into In And Out Of The Box. Artwork not selected for the show will be remitted to the artist immediately.

Insurance: Although the utmost care will be taken in handling your work, Hera Gallery assumes no responsibility for damage, loss, or theft. Artists are responsible for their own insurance.

Photography/Publicity: Hera Gallery reserves the right to photograph work for publicity. By entering this exhibition, you agree to the use of your name, likeness, certain personal information, and artwork in any publicity material or documentation developed for the exhibition.

Return Shipping: Artist is responsible for all shipping costs and shipping containers. Artist must include prepaid return shipping certificate valid for the flat rate box that work is mailed in.

Sales Commission: Hera Gallery retains a 25% sales commission

Checklist:

 Artwork packaged inside a USPS

medium flat rate box

 Resume

 Brief Artist Statement

 Return Shipping

Send Submission to:

Hera Gallery

Attn: In And Out Of The Box

327 Main Street

PO Box 336