Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Oxon Hill Manor, a facility of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. September 13, 2021 – September 15, 2023
Juried by Sarah Tanguy
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Dennis Darkeem Dan Droz William Fillmore Jim Gallucci Ray Katz Jean Kim Addison Likins Dalya Luttwak Sharon Pierce McCullough Judith Pratt Paul Steinkoenig Ira Tattelman
Past & Present takes its cue from the landscape and architecture of the stately Oxon Hill Manor in Ft. Washington, Maryland. Built in 1929, the neo-Georgian house gracefully overlooks the Potomac River, and stands in marked contrast to the neighboring MGM National Harbor Casino, whose sleek, contemporary outline pokes through the property’s lush tree canopy. Marked by a broad range of approach, imagery and style, the featured sculptures explore the dynamic between the natural and built environment, while reflecting their makers’ fondness to experiment and adapt. Just as the 1928 building replaces and updates the original 18th century structure, the materials on view encompass found, store-bought and recycled. Shifting perspectives, organic and geometric expression, and seasonal variation abound, further enhancing a multi-sensorial experience. By turn contemplative and playful, abstract and representational, the works at their core speak lyrically of reverence and resilience. Walking around them and pondering their construction and intent, they inspire us to ask how we can create a larger bond with the land surrounding us and nurture a sense of community and hope for a brighter future.
–Sarah Tanguy
The Oxon Hill Manor is a facility of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division. Oxon Hill Manor6901 Oxon Hill RoadOxon Hill, MD 20745
Directions and visitor information at: www.pgparks.com. Information about planning your visit here.
PRESS INQUIRIES:
Stuart Diekmeyer, Visual Arts Specialist, Arts & Cultural Heritage Division The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionDepartment of Parks & Recreation Tel. (301) 446-3251 Email:
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WHAT A RELIEF: small relief sculptures
Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Phillips@THEARC
LOCATION:
1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
www.phillipscollection.org/thearc
EXHIBITION DATES: Friday, December 17, 2021 – Friday, March 18, 2022
JURORS: Nehemiah DIxon III and Vesela Sretenovic
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
This small scale exhibition invites artists to rethink and expand upon the tradition of relief sculpture in contemporary terms. The word relief comes from the Latin verb relivare, to raise, implying that the sculpted material has been raised above its supporting background such as facades, walls, or tombs and sarcophagi. The most notable examples range from the ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, Middle-Eastern, Pre-Columbian and South Indian cultures to Greek and Roman temples, Middle Ages cathedral decoration, and more modern sculptural expressions including Auguste Rodin’s Gates of Hell (1880-1917). Whether done in low (flattened) or high relief (illusionistic), the technique itself presents unique challenges; it combines two- and three-dimensional forms that are either driven by a specific narrative or a desire for sheer patterning and decoration, while also exploring the enduring figure-ground relationship. Today the technique largely seems to be out of date and old-fashioned. The idea behind the WHAT A RELIEF exhibition is to bring relief sculpture back to life and give way to new and fresh approaches to this centuries long art practice.
–Vesela Sretenović
ABOUT THE JURORS
Nehemiah DIXON III is Director of Community Engagement at the Phillips Collection. Previously, he was a successful nonprofit leader, artist, coach, teacher, administrator and executive level director. He has extensive knowledge in gallery management, fundraising, curatating, teaching and public speaking. He is an enthusiastic networker, forming partnerships with local and national artists to increase public awareness and support for arts programming in the DMV area. Nehemiah received his B.F.A from the Maryland Institute, and his work has been exhibited at The Foggy Bottom SculptureBiennial, The Phillips Collection, Pass Gallery, Maryland Institute, College of Art, Delaware College of Art and Design, The Sumner Museum and the Washington D.C. Superior Court.
Vesela Sretenović has been a senior curator of modern and contemporary art at The Phillips Collection since 2009 and has recently been named a Cross-departmental Director of Contemporary Art Initiative and Partnership. Upon her arrival to the Phillips, she initiated a series of ongoing art projects called Intersections, inviting contemporary artists—national and international, emerging and established—to engage with the museum’s permanent collection and architecture and present or create new work. Additionally, Sretenović had organized numerous solo exhibitions of prominent artists including Robert Ryman, Ellsworth Kelly, Antony Gormley, Richard Tuttle, Los Carpinteros, and the first museum retrospective of Cuban artist Zilia Sanchez. She is currently preparing two projects by Madrid-based artist Daniel Canogar and Harlem-based Sanford Biggers. Prior to joining the Phillips, Sretenović spent ten years as curator at Bell Gallery, Brown University, while also teaching contemporary art and art theory at the Rhode Island School of Design. Earlier in her career, Sretenović worked at SUNY Buffalo and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. She holds an MA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a Doctoral degree in Humanities from Syracuse University.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com). What a Relief will be juried from digital images submitted through the EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send a checks=, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2022 to be eligible for this exhibition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All submitted works must be wall hung. Small works are encouraged and works must not exceed 16 x 16 inches in size. Artists can submit up to 5 images of works created in the past 3 years along with a brief narrative stating conceptual, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the work and bio ( 300 words max).
All media including digital is accepted
Perishable and hazardous materials are not permitted
Selected artists must provide works ready-to-hang
Artists must deliver to and pick up their works from the site (Phillips@THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020) during the designated installation period (see calendar below)
Phillips@THEARC insures works on loan after the work is delivered and the exhibition loan agreement is signed. Insurance during transportation is the responsibility of the artist. All sales must go directly through the artist. Phillips@THEARC does not handle sales or take commissions on any sold work.
PREPARING YOUR ENTRIES
All submissions must be anonymous.
Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:
Title 1.jpeg
Title 1 (detail).jpeg
Title 2.jpeg
Title 3.jpeg
etc.
The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a brief statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.
Scroll down and click on the What a Relief listing.
Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button. After logging in, select the What a Relief call and complete the entry steps.
There is a $5 entry fee.
All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.
CALENDAR
Exhibition Dates: Friday, December 17, 2021– Friday, March 18, 2022
Call for Entry Posted:Tuesday, September 14, 2020
Submission Deadline: Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Jurying Period: Monday, November 15– Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Artist Notification: Friday, November 19th
Drop off & Installation: Friday, December 10, 2021
All existing social distancing recommendations will be followed. We may have to limited number of artists present at the same time, in which case artists will be required to sign up for specific time slots during the installation period. Additional details will be sent out to accepted artists.
Opening Reception: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Artist /Juror Talk: Thursday, February 10, 2022
This may change depending on public health recommendations. Updates will be sent closer to the date and announced by email and on social media.
Deinstallation/Pick up: Thursday, March 24, 2022 (10am-6pm)
Please contact with any questions.
About Phillips@THEARC: The Phillips Collection’s workshop and gallery at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) provides a space to view, discuss, make, and exhibit art. Our programs are co-created with our partners and participants to encourage authentic community dialogue, community planning, and community action. Our work is about making friends, sustaining relationships, and bringing joy.
The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.
Phillips@THEARC Gallery
Artina 2021: Balancing Acts
Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Sandy Spring Museum
Artist /Juror Talk: Saturday, November 6, 2021, 12pm
The world is out of kilter, with natural as well as social systems listing to extremes. What we need, we say, is balance; balance must be restored. But what do we mean by “balance,” and what is our relationship to it? We often imagine (and we’re conditioned to strive for) an absolute ideal of perfect, harmonious equilibrium; a paradise lost or as yet unattained. But is this truly balance as we experience it physically or witness it in the natural world? What is balance without time and change? Perhaps the “ideal” is nothing more than a mental construct designed to serve human ends, including the desire for order and mastery. We want to think of ourselves as the still point of the fulcrum—the pandemic has clearly taught us otherwise. This show is about expanding and reimagining the idea of balance. Stability does not depend on stasis or rigidity; balance can be dynamic, contingent, and constantly in flux—a force of nature, an expression of life. — Twylene Moyer
Twylene Moyer, editor of Sculpture magazine, has published in a wide range of periodicals, monographs, and catalogues. She is the co-editor of five books on contemporary sculpture, including The New Earthwork: Art, Action, Agency. In addition to serving as a juror for a variety of shows, she curated “Insight Out” and “Disintegration,” two exhibitions of site-specific, outdoor works at the Arlington Arts Center.
Sandy Spring Museum, located in Sandy Spring Maryland, serves as a catalyst for community building by providing opportunities for creative engagement in a range of cultural arts. The museum offers the environment and inspiration for artists and community members to create and host events, performances, activities, and exhibits, which engage, stimulate, and bring people together. The SSM grounds are open daily and many special events and programs are offered throughout the year, as are private rentals.
The Sandy Spring Museum grounds are open daily from Dawn til Dusk.
Image: Dalya Luttwak, Unearthing the Roots, Courtesy of the Artist
CLOSED: Oxon Hill Manor: Past & Present
Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Oxon Hill Manor, a facility of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
LOCATION: Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 EXHIBITION DATES: Monday, September 13, 2021 – Friday, September 15, 2023 JUROR: Sarah Tanguy APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (11:59pm EST, received through the submission site Submittable)
Past & Present seeks to celebrate the historic Oxon Hill Manor through traditional and contemporary work that respects the family-oriented nature of the facility. Artists are encouraged to draw on a variety of sources ranging from the lives of the Manor’s many inhabitants to the property’s architecture and landscape design and its changing functions. Just as the current 1928 building replaces the original 18th century structure, special attention will be given to the adaptive recycling of materials. Riffing on the building’s Flemish bond, a decorative pattern that alternates the sides and ends of brick, the exhibition will weave together existing structure and ornamentation in unforeseen and innovative ways.
Artists are invited to submit outdoor sculptural work for consideration for a 2-year exhibition (October 2021- October 2023) through a juried competition. Selected works will be installed on the grounds of the historic Oxon Hill Manor.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Sarah Tanguy is a D.C.-based independent curator and arts writer who strongly believes in hands-on collaborations with artists and the power of art to connect with the general public. The daughter of a U.S. Diplomat, she holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from Georgetown University, and a M.A. in Art History from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Over the years, she has curated twelve collections and over 250 exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. Recent projects include TRACES at The Kreeger Museum and an ongoing series at The American Center for Physics, both in the Washington, DC area. In addition to numerous exhibition-related essays she has written for such publications as Sculpture, American Craft, and Readers Digest.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (11:59pm EST)
Participating artists can upload submissions through Submittable (https://m-ncppc.submittable.com). The exhibition will be juried from digital images submitted through the site—no entries will be accepted by mail or email.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2021 to be eligible for this exhibition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Works submitted for consideration must be suitable for outdoor installation and must adhere to the following guidelines:
Due to the historic nature of Oxon Hill Manor and all its grounds, sculptures cannot be anchored into the ground/soil and must be placed on-grade. Minor adjustments to the ground will be made by M-NCPPC staff to ensure that sculptures are level.
All selected works must therefore be structurally secured, and surface mounted to a weighted base of either steel, concrete or a box type base filled with sandbags or similar. Detailed installation drawings must accompany the submission.
All selected works must adhere to dimension limitations provided in the Submission Locations section below.
All works and materials used, must be structurally capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, high temperatures, heavy rain, storms, etc.
Be able to withstand a high traffic environment, such as a wedding or other large gathering.
Provide a safe environment and experience to the patrons of the facility by ensuring the work does not have sharp edges or protrusions.
Be maintenance-free during the 2-year exhibition period.
Installation must be accomplished by the artist or their assigned representative with tools provided by the artist (there will be access to a crane if notice is given in advance).
All sculptural work must be completed prior to submission. No incomplete works or project proposals will be considered.
Any additional costs are the responsibility of the artist.
Selected sculptures for the exhibit will be installed during the month of August/September 2021. Any sculpture that cannot be installed by that time will be disqualified, and an alternate will be chosen. Accepted sculptures must be removed in the weeks following the close of the exhibit in October 2023. A schedule will be communicated to accepted artists.
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
All proposals must be submitted online at https://m-ncppc.submittable.com. No other forms of application will be accepted. All proposals for art must be family friendly in nature and must be suitable for viewing by all ages.
All proposals must include:
Contact information for the artist applicant.
A brief artist statement, 100-200 words total.
Up to 3 unique works of 3-Dimensional artwork and up to 9 images will be allowed (1 main and 2 detail images, if needed).
An image list including titles, media, size (H x W x D), weight and year created for all artworks in the proposal.
Detailed drawings of the installation plans/process.
SUBMISSION LOCATIONS
There are 2 locations on the grounds of Oxon Hill Manor that artwork will be considered for this exhibition. Please see the map below. Artists are encouraged to visit the location prior to submitting their work.
Location A (in green), will be for sculptures over 6′ in height, but not to exceed 12′.
This location is along the sidewalk surfaces connecting the parking lot to the main property, outside and inside the courtyard as well as at the end of the reflecting pool.
Location B (in orange), will be for sculptures under 6′ and may also include permanent bases. This location surrounds the reflecting pool and adjacent areas.
The placement of selected works will be determined by the juror and will be based on the size of the sculpture.
Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to see map images referenced above of locations on the grounds of Oxon Hill Manor.
EVALUATION
This exhibit will be juried by Sarah Tanguy.
Selected artwork proposals will be selected to space availability with a goal of presenting diverse forms of artwork of the highest quality, and of engaging a broad range of audiences.
HONORARIUM
Each selected artist will receive an honorarium in the amount of $1000 (for smaller sculptures under 6′) or $2500 (for larger sculptures over 6′) to cover transportation, installation, and removal of the sculpture. The amount will be based strictly on the size of the work. The final placement will be decided by the juror.
There will also be a People’s Choice Award in the amount of $1000, which will be awarded to a selected artist at the close of the exhibition based on the feedback/vote of the local community.
INSTALLATION
Installation details will be coordinated by M-NCPPC staff but must be accomplished by the artist or their provided representative with tools provided by the artist (there will be access to a crane if notice is given in advance).
Crane and crews are only available on weekdays before 3 p.m. If a crane is required for installation, the artist MUST have the work on-site at 8 a.m. on the morning of the scheduled installation.
SALES & INSURANCE
Artists may sell the work during the project period. However, the work must remain on site for the duration of the exhibition. A 25% commission will be taken by M-NCPPC from a sale of work.
M-NCPPC will provide insurance throughout the exhibition period for a maximum claim determined based on the value of each piece. M-NCPPC will not be held responsible for damage due to inherent vice or poor construction materials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:
Stuart Diekmeyer
Visual Arts Specialist
301-446-3251
By submitting to this call for entries, the artist agrees to comply with all rules and requirements.
The Oxon Hill Manor is a facility of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.
CALENDAR
Exhibition Dates: Monday, September 13, 2021 – Friday, September 15, 2023
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Jurying Period: Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Artist Notification: Friday, July 22, 2021
Artwork Installation: Monday, August 23 through Friday, September 10, 2021
Opening Reception: To be announced
ABOUT OXON HILL MANOR
Oxon Hill Manor is a neo-Georgian house built in 1929 located in Fort Washington, MD. The Manor’s current use is for weddings and other types of multi-generational rental events and special public events of M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation. The grounds are located within walking distance from the MGM National Harbor Casino. The sculpture exhibition would be a signature art event for the southern portion of the Prince George’s County.
The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.
CLOSED: Artina 2021: Balancing Acts
Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Sandy Spring Museum (www.sandyspringmuseum.org)
LOCATION: 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 EXHIBITION DATES: Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021 JUROR: Twylene Moyer SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy)
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
The world is out of kilter, with natural as well as social systems listing to extremes. What we need, we say, is balance; balance must be restored. But what do we mean by “balance,” and what is our relationship to it? We often imagine (and we’re conditioned to strive for) an absolute ideal of perfect, harmonious equilibrium; a paradise lost or as yet unattained. But is this truly balance as we experience it physically or witness it in the natural world? What is balance without time and change? Perhaps the “ideal” is nothing more than a mental construct designed to serve human ends, including the desire for order and mastery. We want to think of ourselves as the still point of the fulcrum—the pandemic has clearly taught us otherwise. This show is about expanding and reimagining the idea of balance. Stability does not depend on stasis or rigidity; balance can be dynamic, contingent, and constantly in flux—a force of nature, an expression of life.
— Twylene Moyer
Artists are welcome to submit any of the following:
Existing or new, free standing sculptures (large works must be public friendly and be securely mounted for stability)
Site-specific installations (may be ephemeral/ time based/ weather + environmentally sensitive, etc.)
Interactive sculptures (sculptures that can be activated by the public – while also being safe and firmly mounted. Please keep in mind that pandemic restrictions like social distancing will most likely still be in effect during the exhibition)
Cross-disciplinary projects and team-built projects including sound, performance, projections, etc.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Twylene Moyer, editor of Sculpture magazine, has published in a wide range of periodicals, monographs, and catalogues. She is the co-editor of five books on contemporary sculpture, including The New Earthwork: Art, Action, Agency. In addition to serving as a juror for a variety of shows, she curated “Insight Out” and “Disintegration,” two exhibitions of site-specific, outdoor works for the Arlington Arts Center.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com). Artina 2021 will be juried from digital images submitted through the EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2021 to be eligible for this exhibition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
WSGis accepting proposals from established and emerging sculptors for its fifth annual exhibition of outdoor sculpturesat Sandy Spring Museum. The exhibition is from Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021, with installation from Friday, July 30 – Monday, August 2 (9am-6pm), and de-installation the week following November 7.
Sandy Spring Museum, located in Sandy Spring Maryland, serves as a catalyst for community building by providing opportunities for creative engagement in a range of cultural arts. The museum offers the environment and inspiration for artists and community members to create and host events, performances, activities, and exhibits, which engage, stimulate, and bring people together. The SSM grounds are open daily and many special events and programs are offered throughout the year, as are private rentals. For more information about the museum please visit www.sandyspringmuseum.org.
Sandy Spring Museum is located on 7+ acres of land, 3 acres of which are heavily forested. The remainder is naturally landscaped with mature trees. Sculptures can be installed throughout the property, including upon two 10’x 10’ concrete pads. Artists can also use a wooden trellis that blooms with wisteria in the spring and extends the entire length of the property.
Works should be suitable for long-term, outdoor exposure, as well as fabricated and installed in a viewer-safe manner. Artists are responsible for any maintenance of the work.
Artists should detail their installation requirements when submitting the application. All sites are on grassy areas, although there are two 10’ X 10’ concrete covered areas that are situated next to each other. We highly recommend artists visit the site and plan their proposals accordingly but please continue to adhere to all recommended social distancing practices.
Self-guiding maps of the exhibition will be available at Sandy Spring Museum and on the websites of WSG and SSM. Exhibition cards will be distributed to WSG, SSM members, and the community. Promotion of the show will be actively pursued.
INSURANCE, COMMISSIONS, AND SALES
SSM insures works on loan up to $10,000 after the work is delivered and the exhibition loan agreement is signed. Insurance during transportation is the responsibility of the artist. All purchases during the exhibit will go through the museum. The museum charges a 30% commission fee.
WORK TO BE CONSIDERED
A maximum of 6 images (including any detail images) of sculptures/installations per artist or team may be submitted for consideration. In addition, please include:
A description of where the project pieces are to be placed (if site specific)
A brief background or narrative information about the artwork or proposal
An explanation of how the project relates to the theme and whether there is light, sound, or movement that may impact the ability of others to experience nearby artworks.
Artists may choose to install their work with public participation and involvement during the installation period, or if required, over the life of the artwork.
Artists will submit a proposal in .doc or .pdf format. The proposal should include the project description, concept sketches or renderings, and any other information pertaining to the proposed project. In addition, artists will provide up to 6 images of existing work in .jpg format titled “portfolio001”– ‘portfolio005”.jpg.” Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each.
It is highly recommended that artists visit Sandy Spring Museum to get a sense of the surroundings and possibilities prior to applying. Artists can visit the site seven days a week, at any time.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY
All submissions must be anonymous.
Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:
Title 1.jpeg
Title 1 (detail).jpeg
Title 2.jpeg
Title 3.jpeg
etc.
The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.
Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button. After logging in, select the Artina 2021 call and complete the entry steps.
There is a $5 entry fee.
All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.
CALENDAR
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021
Call for Entry Posted: Tuesday, May 3, 2021
Submission Deadline: Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Jurying Period: Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2021
Artist Notification: Tuesday, July 5, 2021
Drop off & Installation: Friday, July 30 – Monday, August 2 (9am-6pm)
All existing social distancing recommendations will be followed. We may have to limit number of artists present at the same time, in which case artists will be required to sign up for specific time slots during the installation period. Additional details will be sent out to accepted artists.
Opening Reception: An announcement will be made at a later date regarding whether or not an in-person opening reception will be held. This will be determined by public health recommendations. Regardless, the exhibition and site will be open for visitation.
Artist /Juror Talk: Saturday, November 6, 2021 (12-2pm)
This may change depending on public health recommendations. Updates will be sent closer to the date and announced by email and on social media.
Deinstallation/Pick up: Saturday, November 6 – Wednesday, November 10, 2021
This may also change as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Updates will be sent closer to the date if more time is needed to accommodate social distancing.
Please contact with any questions.
Fleeting, Fled
Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Glen Echo Park
CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Stone Tower, Popcorn Galleries, and Outdoors
March 27 – May 2, 2021 (Galleries Open Saturday & Sunday only, 12-6pm)
JUROR Laura Roulet
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Fleeting, Fled is an exhibition about the temporal that is open to many possibilities. The cycle of life, death and rebirth is the underlying theme. Occurring during the Spring season in Washington, artwork could be inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms and daffodils that will be in bloom. Environmental themes might also relate to climate change or the climate crisis. The opportunity to halt rising global temperatures is fleeting, or has the window for evoking remediation already closed? The setting of Glen Echo Park, one of our national parks might also be inspirational. The indoor and outdoor setting allows for a wide range of media, including ephemeral outdoor works. The juror welcomes a broad interpretation of this theme, personal or political.
Fleeting, Fled is an exhibition about the temporal that is open to many possibilities. The cycle of life, death and rebirth is the underlying theme. Occurring during the Spring season in Washington, artwork could be inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms and daffodils that will be in bloom. Environmental themes might also relate to climate change or the climate crisis. The opportunity to halt rising global temperatures is fleeting, or has the window for evoking remediation already closed? The setting of Glen Echo Park, one of our national parks might also be inspirational. The indoor and outdoor setting allows for a wide range of media, including ephemeral outdoor works. The juror welcomes a broad interpretation of this theme, personal or political.
ABOUT THE JUROR Laura Roulet is an independent curator and writer, specializing in contemporary and Latin American art. She was one of five international curators chosen for the initial 5×5, a major public art initiative in Washington DC. Her recent exhibitions include “Landscape in an Eroded Field,” “Ian Jehle, Dynamical Systems,” and “Foon Sham: Escape” (American University Museum, Katzen Center); “A Dark and Scandalous Rockfall” (Mexican Cultural Institute); “Brian Michael Reed, In the Crosscurrent” (Huntington Museum of Art, WV); and the “National Drawing Invitational” (Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR). International exhibits include the OAS Art Museum of the Americas as well as exhibits in Mexico City and Puerto Rico. She was a mentoring curator at the D.C. Arts Center and the first mentoring curator at VisArts in Rockville, MD. She is a regular contributor to Sculpture magazine. Her catalogue essay “Aglutinación: The Collective Spirit of Puerto Rican Art” is included in Relational Undercurrents, Pacific Standard Time LA/LA. Her other publications include many catalogue essays, articles in American Art, Art Journal, and Art Nexus, and the book Contemporary Puerto Rican Installation Art: the Guagua Aerea, the Trojan Horse and the Termite. She worked on the Ana Mendieta retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in 2004, and contributed to that catalogue.
Documenting Your Work for Exhibition and Collecting: LEGACY
A recording of a panel discussion with Cheryl D. Edwards & Helen Frederick From Monday, March 8, 2021, 7pm
Creating a legacy for your artwork is critical to ensuring that your work is protected and preserved for future exhibitions, scholarship, and sales after your lifetime. The actions that you take now as part of your basic art practice are critical to ensuring the possibility of that legacy. And, the added bonus is that it will significantly simplify the processes of applying for exhibitions or residencies in your lifetime.
Watch the recording below of the March 8 panel discussion featuring Cheryl D. Edwards and Helen Frederick, who discussed steps to incorporate into your studio practice, and provided specific examples of how to organize, document, and archive your work during your career to be best able to compete for exhibitions and opportunities, such as museum and university exhibitions, and for the placement of your work in permanent collections.
CHERYL D. EDWARDS, an African American artist was (b. 1954) in Miami Beach, Florida. She began her studies in art during 1988 in New York City in a class at the Art Student League taught by Ernest Crichlow. She has been living in Washington, DC for the past 26 years. Cheryl has exhibited in many shows in the Washington, DC, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Miami, Texas, Pennsylvania, Rotterdam, Germany, Monaco and Hong Kong. Her medium is oil, ink, printmaking, mixed media and acrylics. Represented by Gaby Mizes Fine Art. Cheryl is an awardee of the Black Writers Fellowship: Reporter received in 2020. Cheryl is a 2015 and 2021 DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities Fellowship Awardee. Cheryl is an awardee in the Art Cart: Saving The Legacy project selected by the Research Center for Arts and Culture. The Art Cart Project resulted in the archival of her artwork in the Academic Commons Columbia University archives. Cheryl is also a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of the David Driskell Center (University of Maryland); Board member of The Studio Visit, a member of [KUN:ST] International, a member of the Education Committee of the McClean Project for the Arts and an Advisor to the Washington Sculptors Group in Washington, D.C. www.cheryledwards.org
HELEN FREDERICK is recognized as a distinguished artist, curator, educator, coordinator of international projects, and as founder of Pyramid Atlantic, a center for contemporary printmaking, hand papermaking and the art of the book. As an advocate for and an active participant in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area arts scene, she has served on the directorial boards of alternative art spaces, various local and national boards including the College Art Association, and national peer-review panels. Her work has been exhibited at the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University, Dieu Donne Gallery, New York, Henie-Onstad Museum, Norway, and the Museum of Modern Art in Kyoto, Japan, and is in collections of the Whitney Museum and Brooklyn Museum in New York, the National Gallery of Art, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., among many others. She has received the Southern Graphic Council International Printmaker Emeritus Award and is featured in the Feminist Art Base Archive, the Brooklyn Museum of Art. Her private Reading Road Studio in Silver Spring, Maryland, provides collaborative opportunities for artists interested in works in and on paper, constructions, artist books, and critical conversations about social justice, cultural and visual literacy. Frederick is an alumnus of the Rhode Island School of Design. www.helenfrederick.com
When: Saturday, April 24, 7-9 pm Where: This year’s Image Show will be hosted virtually by WSG and Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies in conjunction with IS Day 2021, a global celebration of sculpture.
View the recording of the event below.
Sculpture NOW 2020
Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and McLean Project for the Arts
Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, November 14, 2020
Sculpture NOW 2020 is a non-thematic exhibition of new works, finished within the last two years, and juried from entries of current and new members of The Washington Sculptors Group. This annual exhibition provides a showcase for sculpture being made in the Washington DC region and beyond. The Annual Tom Rooney Award will be announced during the Virtual Opening Reception,
This exhibition can be view online, as well as, in-person. We are thrilled to be able to offer gallery visits to view our current exhibition “Sculpture NOW 2020” in partnership with the Washington Sculptors Group.
Sculpture NOW Virtual Talk: Exhibition Highlights: Wednesday, October 28, 7pm RSVP Now
Juror: Nancy Sausser, Curator and Exhibitions Director, McLean Project for the Arts
Participating Artists
Esperanza Alzona, Lynda Andrews-Barry, Annie Broderick, Melissa Burley, Adjoa Burrowes, Hsin-Hsi Chen, Yunkyoung Cho, Sheila Crider, Jacqui Crocetta, Alonzo Davis, Steven Dobbin, Heloisa Escudero, Elissa Farrow-Savos, Joe Fish, Emily Fussner, Michael Gessner, Judith Goodman, Damon Hamm, Emily Hoxworth Hager, Maria Karametou, Barrie Kaufman, Jean Kim, Zofie King, Craig Kraft, Gary Kret, Keith Krueger, Chee Keong Kung, Barbara Liotta, Ruth Lozner, Jacqueline Maggi, James Mallos, Donna McCullough, Louisa Neill, Mary Opasik, Sookkyung Park, Kristina Penhoet, Jane Pettit, Judith Pratt, Davide Prete, Marc Robarge, Christopher Romer, Jean Sausele Knodt, Mike Shaffer, Janathel Shaw, Daniel Shay, Kanika Sircar,, Madeline Smith, Marcos Smyth, Paul Steinkoenig, Michael Thron, Elizabeth Vorlicek, Steve Wanna, Patricia Wasserboehr
Presented by Washington Sculptors Groupand McLean Project for the Arts
LOCATION
McLean Project For The Arts 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101 www.mpaart.org
EXHIBITION DATE
Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, November 14, 2020
JUROR
Nancy Sausser
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (11:59 pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy)
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Sculpture NOW 2020 is a non-thematic exhibition of new works, finished within the last two years. Three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall-hung and ceiling-hung sculpture, and installations as well as multimedia and performance-based works are welcome. Basic technical support will be provided by MPA. The artist must provide any video and sound equipment. The art may be finished or in the form of a proposal. We highly recommend that artists visit the space if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal.
Rooney Prize: an honorarium of $500 will be given to an artist/artist team selected by the juror whose work reflects the best qualities for the overall WSG Sculpture NOW 2020 show.
ABOUT THE JUROR
Nancy Sausser is Curator Exhibitions Director of the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA). In this position, she has curated over 150 exhibitions, including the work of both emerging and mid-career artists. A sculptor and arts writer as well as a curator, her writing has been featured in publications such as the Washington Post and FiberArts Magazine, as well as in many exhibition catalogs. Her sculpture has been shown around the Washington, DC area, most recently at IA@A at Hillyer and Brentwood Arts Exchange. Nancy holds a BA in Studio Art from Kenyon College and an MFA in Sculpture form the University of Washington in Seattle.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (11:59pm EST)
Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com) Sculpture NOW 2020 will be juried from digital images submitted through EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.
ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2020 to be eligible for this exhibition.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Individual artists or teams may submit three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall- and ceiling-hung sculpture, installations, as well as new media and performance-based works. Artists not familiar with the space are highly encouraged to visit before submitting.
Each artist or team may submit up to five (5) works, with two images per work (maximum of ten images). Submissions must be made through the EntryThingy website (see instructions below).
Submissions MUST be anonymous—please remove any identifying labels from titles, file names, images, statements, etc. Submissions that are not anonymous will be disqualified.
Accepted work must be delivered in person from Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12 (10am-6pm).
Submissions may be finished works or in the form of a proposal by an individual or an art team. Written proposal must be submitted in a 350-word (max) essay. Please create the document in Word, and upload it as a PDF file as you would upload a photo. Take care not to state your name or the names of your team in the written proposal. The juror will obtain all names of the artists or artist teams involved after jurying. We highly recommend that artists visit the space if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal.
All sculptures must fit through the rear entrance 82” x 65” doorway. Wall work hangs directly on the walls and artists are asked to combine the design of a pedestal into the design of their work that will allow it to be freestanding. Walls have electrical outlets.
Artists are solely responsible for delivery and installation of their accepted work on the specified installation date and de-installation of their work on the pick-up date. Staff will be available on site to assist artists with installations. All work accepted and exhibited must remain on display for the full duration of the show. WSG and the gallery will not receive shipments of artwork or mail inquiries.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY
Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:
Sculpture 1.jpeg
Sculpture 1 (detail).jpeg
Sculpture 2.jpeg
Installation 1.jpeg
etc.
The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.
Scroll down and click on the Sculpture NOW 2020 listing.
Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button. After logging in, select the Sculpture NOW 2020 call and complete the entry steps.
There is a $5 entry fee.
All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.
SALES AND COMMISSIONS: a commission based on the listed sales price of the work will be applied if the work sells either during the exhibition or as a result thereof. MPA takes a 25% commission on sales. Interested buyers will be directed to the Exhibition Director and she will in turn work with a Sculpture NOW 2020 representative to notify the artist involved.
INSURANCE: MPA will insure work while on site, but NOT during transportation to or from the venue. Onsite insurance value will be computed as 75% of retail price, but does not guarantee that the insurer will agree with the value assigned by the artist. Selected artists must sign a loan agreement provided by MPA to be insured.
CALENDAR
Exhibition Dates:Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, November 14, 2020
Call for Entry Posted: Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (received by 11:59pm EST)
Jurying Period: Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 19, 2020
Artist Notification: By Sunday, July 26
Drop off & Installation: Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12 (10am-6pm)
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 17, 2020 (7-9pm)
Artist & Juror Talk: Sunday, October 18, (2 pm- 4 pm)
Deinstallation/Pickup:Sunday, November 15, 2020 (10 am – 6 pm)
Please contact with any questions.
The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.
About McLean Project for the Arts The mission of McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the mid-Atlantic region; to promote public awareness and understanding of the concepts of contemporary art; and to offer instruction and education in the visual arts. MPA’s history dates back to 1962 with the founding of the Emerson Gallery by a small group of women artists. Many partners, including corporate and community sponsors, individuals, and foundations fund MPA’s exhibitions and educational programs. Each year MPA provides: 15 contemporary arts exhibitions; the MPA’s award winning ArtReach program; partnerships with the Fairfax County Public Schools; Community Centers; and community organizations.
