ROUND ROCK AREA ARTS COUNCIL OPENING EXHIBIT 2010 - “IMAGINE”

CALL FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS

The Round Rock Area Arts Council (RRAAC), whose purpose is to encourage, support, and enhance current and new Arts & Cultural activities in the Round Rock area, is now accepting artwork submissions for its Imagine Exhibit from all artists 18 years of age and older who reside or work within the greater Round Rock area. Entries must be original work in any visual media including: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fibers, computer based art, or mixed media. Artwork may be two or three-dimensional. All artworks are welcome except crafts, large scale installations and video projected art due to limited exhibit space and nature of exhibit. RRAAC carries no insurance for loss or damage to artwork in the exhibit or in transit, nor assumes liability for the same. However, every precaution will be taken for the safety of the work. Artists should provide their own coverage if desired.
No late entries will be considered.

• Artist may submit up to 3 original works in pdf or jpeg formats at a minimum file size of 1024X768 and not to exceed 2 MB in size by following this link to the form to submit artist information, photographs, fees, and release statement.
  
• A fee of $5 is required per entry at time of artwork submission. Each original work is considered an entry.
  
• Art content must be family friendly as it will be displayed in a community facility.
  
• Artist will be responsible for art delivery and pickup on dates specified upon notification of art selection.
• A Viewer’s Choice Award will be given to one artwork.

EXHIBITION REQUIREMENTS

All two-dimensional work must be framed, with some exceptions:

1. Work supported by a dowel and having either grommets or wire for hanging.
   
2. Unframed stretched canvas may be accepted if the sides are painted and no staples are visible. (Fully wrapped canvas only)
   No two-dimensional work shall exceed 4’ vertical and 3’ horizontal overall (multi-part must include spacing) including frame, nor shall weigh more than 20 lbs. each unit. All hanging works must have screw eyes or track mounted clips and heavy picture wire attached securely for hanging in order to be considered for exhibit. All works on paper or fragile surfaces must be framed and/or under protective Plexiglas. Glass can not be used. Three-dimensional work may be a minimum of 10 in. and a maximum of 4 ft. in any one direction and shall not exceed 20 lbs. in each unit. Multiple part works must have each part labeled along with the diagram for hanging or assembly on each part.

Wet and/or uncured paintings, electrical works, works under glass, works needing special hooks or any work considered unsafe will not be accepted. Work deemed too fragile or delicate or failing to meet other requirements, will not be accepted.

*Please note that initial acceptance of submission does not guarantee acceptance in the exhibition. The artwork may be declined at the council’s discretion.

EXHIBITION DATES & DEADLINES

• Deadline for submission by artist is January 29, 2010. No late entries will be considered.
  
• Selected artists will be notified by email on Monday, February 8, 2010.
  
• Date for delivery of art is Wednesday, February 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Late arrivals of artwork will not be considered.
  
• Opening Reception is Friday, February 26, 2010.
  
• Exhibit dates are March 1 – May 19, 2010.
  
• Date for pick up of art is Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Delivery of Artwork
Deliver items on Wednesday, February 24, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., to Texas State University Higher Education Center, 1555 University Blvd, Round Rock, 78665. Volunteers will be available to assist you. Please use the circular driveway at the front/main entrance located on the north side of the building.

For additional information, please send inquiry to: info@roundrockarts.org