UP.FRONT@MOCA.DC

Call for Entries

You, Me and Everybody Else : Figurative Interpretations

THEME

Artists are encouraged to interpret the figure in the broadest sense to express their understanding of you, me and everybody else.

JUROR

Co-Director and curator of UP.FRONT@MOCA.DC, Lilianne Milgrom describes herself as a ‘global artist at large’. Born in Paris, growing up in Australia, and living for extended periods in Israel and now the United States, Milgrom’s diverse background has informed her art and broadened her curatorial vision. She has exhibited widely and her works can be found in international collections. She is also a freelance arts writer and critic, and feature writer for several cultural publications.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all artists over 18 years of age. All media (excluding video).

ENTRY REQUIREMENT DETAILS

Submit up to 3 digital jpg image files on CD at 300 dpi. Name each digital file with the Artist’s name followed by the number 1 to 3 (Example: JohnSmith_1.jpg) corresponding to the information on the entry form below. A $15 fee made out to MOCA DC must be included with the entry materials. Entry materials will not be returned.

CONDITIONS

All accepted work must be ready to hang or display. Maximum size for 2D work 36'' x 40''. 3D work must not exceed 2’ in any direction. Fragile media should be under glass or Plexiglas. All works must be insured against physical damage or loss, from receipt through designated pickup time only.

Unless hand delivered, works without return UPS shipping label clearly displayed on the outside of the package will not be accepted. Name of artist AND work must be clearly labeled on outside of reusable packaging. MOCA DC reserves the right to refuse any piece that is improperly presented or does not accurately reflect the submitted digital image. The gallery takes a 30% commission on all sales.

Artist whose work is chosen for postcard will receive a giclée print of their work and ten postcard invitations.

CALENDAR

February 6, 2012	Deadline for accepting entry materials
February 20, 2012	Notifications sent by email
March 30, 2012	Deadline for delivery of work (Hand delivery March 30 and 31 noon to 4pm)
April 6, 2012	Opening reception
April 28, 2012	Closing

 

Click here to print the entry form.

 

For questions please contact Lilianne Milgrom at upfront@mocadc.org. Subject line should read You, Me and Everybody Else.