***OPEN CALL FOR ART!***
PROSPECTUS: “Create That Tune”
MFA Gallery’s 2nd Juried Showcase
Aug 14th – Sept 28th
EXHIBITION LOGISTIC:
THEME: “Create That Tune”
EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 6th (by midnight)
MID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 15th (by midnight)
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 27th (by midnight)
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED WORKS: Wednesday, July 30th
ART DROP-OFF: Sunday, Aug. 10th (5-8pm) & Monday, Aug. 11th (10am-12pm)
OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, Aug. 16th from 3PM – 7PM
CLOSING RECEPTION: Sunday, Sept. 28th from 3PM – 7PM
ART PICK-UP: Sunday, Sept. 28th (5-7pm) & Monday, Sept 29th (11am -2pm)
THEME:
“Create That Tune”
Like physical art, songs come in infinite variations: there are countless numbers of genres, styles, moods, and messages.
If you were to choose one song that best depicts your artwork, what would it be? Get creative! There are so many to choose from!
The Title of every artwork in this Showcase will be the name of a song and. its performer.
This allows the artist three options:
1. Create a new artwork based on an existing song.
2. Select an artwork from your portfolio and re-name it with the most befitting song title.
3. For artists who are also musicians: compose a new song and create an artwork based on that original song.
*Submissions will be judged on a point system, with 80% of points be awarded according to the artistic quality of the work, and 20% being awarded according to the creativity shown in expressing the song and/or in pairing your piece with a song.
The title of your artwork should be the name of the song and the performing musician, band, or group.
(Example: “Human Touch – Bruce Springsteen”)
GALLERY COMMISSION:
MFA will take ZERO commission on any sales under $1000. (Artist receives FULL sale price).
For sales over $1000, MFA will receive a 15% commission.
ELIGIBILITY:
All original 2D & 3D Art is eligible to be juried, including photography, within maximum sizes as follows:
Hanging artwork: 30” x 32” (including frame, if applicable).
Freestanding artwork: 16" wide x 10" deep x 24" high. (No pedestals are necessary.)
NO AI-generated work will be accepted. (Digital manipulation of photography is acceptable, as long as the original image was taken by the artist, and the digital manipulation is clearly explained in the description of the piece.)
ALL work must be original. Works in 2D should be framed and MUST be properly wired for hanging. No saw tooth hangers, brackets or holes will be accepted. Gallery wrap with finished sides (no staples showing) will be accepted.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES AND FEES:
EARLY SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($40 base fee): Sunday, July 6th (by midnight)
MID SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($45 base fee): Tuesday, July 15th (by midnight)
LATE SUBMISSION DEADLINE ($50 base fee): Sunday July 27th (by midnight)
ALL work must be submitted by midnight on Sunday, July 27th. Due to the logistics involved with coordinating the hanging of the exhibition, there can be no exceptions to this rule.
Each Artist may submit up to four pieces of original art to be juried, for an entry fee of $40 (for early deadline), $45 (for mid-deadline) or $50 (for late deadline).
Each additional submitted piece is an additional $10 each. (i.e. the total early entry fee for 5 pieces is $50, for 6 pieces is $60, etc. / the total mid entry fee for 5 pieces is $55, for 6 pieces is $65, etc. / the total late entry fee for 5 pieces is $60, for 6 pieces is $70, etc. )
Entrance fees may be paid via one of the following:
1. Venmo (@ModernFossils) *PREFERRED due to zero fees*
2. Paypal (Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art)
3. Check made out to Modern Fossils and delivered or mailed to the below address.
Modern Fossils
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
To apply, please send an email to modernfossils@yahoo.com with the subject line “Create That Tune” and include a LIST of the following:
1. Your name
2. Artist group affiliation (if applicable)
3. Phone number
4. Email Address
5. Your Venmo and/or Paypal Handle (for customer payment if your piece sells)
Please also LIST the following for EACH piece:
1. Title of your work (Song Name and Performer)
2. Dimensions
3. Medium
4. Price
5. A BRIEF sentence or two about how your piece relates to the song in the title.
Please attach the IMAGE of your Piece(s):
-For 2D pieces: attach 1 image per piece
-For 3D pieces, we recommend sending at least 2 images, from different angles.
**ATTACH YOUR IMAGES AS SEPARATE ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR EMAIL **
*DO NOT add the images into the BODY of your email*
(i.e. Do NOT drag & drop, copy & paste, or insert the image directly into the body of the email.)
Please create the email using your computer, NOT your phone.
**Label the image files as follows:**
LAST NAME_FIRST NAME_TITLE (Song Name & Performer)_ DIMENSIONS_ MEDIUM_PRICE
(For example, a 10 x 15 inch acrylic painting titled “Human Touch – Bruce Springstein” by John Smith, priced at $300, should be labeled as: Smith_John_Human Touch – Bruce Springstein_10x15_acrylic_$300)
All requested information and images must be provided in the email, and payment received, for the submissions to be juried.
Any questions can be directed to modernfossils@yahoo.com
JURYING PROCESS:
Only artworks that are juried into the Exhibit will hang in the Show.
Artworks will be juried by MFA co-owner David P. Horowitz.
Presently David presides as Director of Arts, as well as Curator, Director and Artist in Residence of the Outdoor Sculpture Park at Whittemore Community, Culture, and Conservation Center in Oldwick, NJ. In addition, David is the creator of, and the lead artist at, two collaborative art studios in Frenchtown NJ: Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art and David Horowitz Studio. David also recently served as co-juror at the Tinicum Art Festival’s Art Barn 2024.
David’s background includes architectural design and build, furniture design and build, and architectural historic preservation. David is a multi-media artist: his award-winning artworks include sculptures and furniture in wood; plaster castings; mixed media pieces; and paintings. David’s artworks have been shown in gallery exhibitions both locally and world-wide.
AWARDS:
1. A People’s Choice Award will be announced during the Closing Reception on Sunday, Sept 28th.
(Visitors to the Gallery will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece throughout the duration of the Show.)
2. One or more artists will be chosen to be featured in a future MFA Gallery exhibition.
GALLERY SITTING:
All accepted artists are encouraged to gallery sit for at least part of one day during the exhibition.
Once artists are notified of acceptance, a sign-up sheet will be sent to all accepted artists.
MFA Gallery will feature each Gallery Sitter and their work in a Facebook and Instagram post on the night before / morning of the day that they are sitting.
Gallery sitters are encouraged to bring their art supplies, so they can work on a Plein Air piece on our front patio.
No artist will be sitting alone. Artists will either be paired together, or will sit with one of the Gallery Owners (Judith or David). An owner will always be present when the Gallery opens to show you all the “ropes”.
DELIVERY:
All works must be delivered or shipped to the following address by Monday, Aug 11th:
MFA Gallery
10 Bridge Street
Frenchtown NJ 08825
IN-PERSON ART DROP-OFF:
Sunday, Aug. 10th (5pm-8pm) & Monday, Aug 11th (10am-12pm)
If you cannot drop off on these dates, please contact us to make other arrangements.
All works must be labeled on the back with the following information:
Name, Phone #, Email Address, Title, Medium, Price.
IN-PERSON ART PICK-UP:
Sunday, Sept. 28th (5-7pm) & Monday, Sept 29th (11am -2pm)
If you cannot pick up on these dates, please contact us to make other arrangements.
Shipped works must contain prepaid shipping materials for the return shipment.
Artist assumes all responsibility for their work if not picked up by end of pick-up time. (See “liability” below).
LIABILITY
MFA Gallery shall be held harmless in all matters except for damaged artwork, as set forth, and as more fully described on the Loan Agreement Form, to be signed by the artist at time of drop-off. MFA will insure artwork from time of delivery and acceptance through designated pick-up hours. No insurance coverage will apply after the date/time of pick-up posted above.
AGREEMENT
By submitting artwork to this event, you agree to the conditions set forth.