Vessels: All the Eyes Can Hold -- Call to Artists

Vessels: All the Eyes Can Hold is a juried art show about all the meanings of the word vessel. A vessel is a container; however there are many things which can be considered a container. A vessel can be a vase or a ship. There are vessels in our bodies and vessels in nature. Many people believe in spiritual vessels. Work can encompass any medium but must represent some meaning of the word vessel.

Submissions:

There is a non-refundable fee of $25.00 to submit a maximum of four pieces. Members of the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Guild may submit a maximum of four pieces with a $10.00 fee. Fees can be paid online via Paypal at www.kennedyarts.org or by check payable to the Kennedy Heights Arts Center.

Online submissions will be accepted until May 1, 2013. Artists should email jpeg images to vesselsshow@gmail.com or mail a CD to Kennedy Heights Arts Center. All digital images must use a maximum resolution of 300dpi. Label images with last name, number and title of work. Submissions must be accompanied by a completed entry form available at Kennedyarts.org and jury fee as applicable.

Artists will be notified of acceptance by July 1, 2013. After notification of acceptance artists will be asked to submit a brief bio along with important forms, which will be available on line.

Shipping and delivery:

Artists are responsible for the delivery and removal of their work. Accepted work may be shipped or dropped off at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. All accepted work must be professionally framed/presented and ready to install.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center retains a 30% commission and adds the required 6.5% sales tax for all gallery sales. Prices may not be changed during the coordination or the run of the exhibition.

Important Dates:

Entry deadline - May 1, 2013

Notice of Acceptance - July 1, 2013

Delivery of work- August 6, 2013 - August 10, 2013

Opening Reception - August 17, 2013 6-9pm

Exhibition dates - Aug.17, 2013 - September 28, 2013

Pick up work - September 28, 2013 - October 5 2013 during business hours

All artists who are accepted into the show are invited to sell smaller, gift type items in the Micro Gallery Boutique which will accompany the show.  The boutique will be open only during the run of Vessels; All the Eyes Can Hold.

Kennedy Heights Arts Center
6546 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45213
513-631-4278