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International Call for Art

Sukkat Shalom: A Shelter of Peace

Hosted and curated by Central Reform Congregation: September 29 - December 1, 2007

Deadline: August 1, 2007. Download the prospectus at http://www.vogelpix.com/call_for_art.htm or Email jeane@vogelpix.com to receive the PDF by email.

Call for Art: Sukkat Shalom
Sukkat Shalom are the Hebrew words for "Shelter of Peace." A sukkah is a simple, temporary shelter, open to the sky. The concept of a sukkah is an ancient and powerful symbol. They were built in the wilderness by a people who for generations were slaves and were now free. With little more than the hope of a better life to help carry them on their journey, our people knew, even then, that to truly be free, all people must be free, and to truly find peace, the shelter of peace must extend to everyone.

Artists of all faith traditions are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly.

About Central Reform Congregation:
Central Reform Congregation is a liberal Jewish congregation, and the only Jewish presence in the City of St. Louis, and located at located at 5020 Waterman, St. Louis, MO 63108. The congregation represents a diverse and inclusive group who accept the responsibility of maintaining a community of respect and friendship. Central Reform provides a home for us and for our children in which we strive to create an environment of warmth, caring, growth and commitment.

The exhibit will hang in the prominent gallery space open to the public and used by the broader community for a variety of functions. Art accepted in this exhibit will be seen and appreciated daily!

Eligibility:
Open to all artists over age 18. Work must be original, executed by the submitting artist and not have been previously exhibited in any public exhibition in metro St. Louis in the 12 months prior to exhibit opening on 9/29/07. Work must have been completed in the previous 3 years. Work created under instruction is not eligible.

Submission:
Jurying will be based on JPGs emailed or on CD ONLY. No slides or photographs. Images must represent actual work to be delivered. Clearly label file with the name of the work and entry number. Images should be no larger than 72 dpi, 800 pixels on the longest side. Jurying will be blind. Do not put your name on the image file name, please. One detail image may be included for each piece. Submitting artists agree to allow reproduction of their digital files for publicity, educational and archival purposes. CRC reserves the right to refuse to exhibit any artwork they deem
unacceptable due to poor craftsmanship or significant departure from the images sent.

Inclusion of an artist’s statement is strongly encouraged.

Specifications:
Wall-hung work must be suitably framed with a wire, ready to hang, no larger than 20x24. The gallery space is not suitable for alternative presentations. All framed artworks must be firmly wired for hanging - no clip frames or sawtooth hangers. Work without an appropriate hanging apparatus will be disqualified. Sculptural 3-D work is encouraged but must include appropriate pedestal and protection. Artists should know that the gallery space is public. All 2D and 3D media is allowed. No film or video. No ceiling-hung installations. Proposals that do not strictly adhere to the requirements will be disqualified.

Sales/Insurance/Awards:
A 20% commission will be retained by CRC. Work remains the property of the artist until sold. Sold artworks shall remain in the exhibition until the last day of the show. All exhibited artworks will be insured for 50% of their sale price. If NFS, please note the insurance value on the Entry Form. Cash prizes for first, second and third place. CRC is not responsible for work not picked up by Dec. 5. 2007.

Entry Fee:
Non-refundable entry fee is $15 for up to three images. Entry fees from countries outside the USA must pay with International Money Order only.

Calendar:
Wednesday, Aug. 1 - postmark deadline for entries
Friday, Aug. 31 - artist notifications and delivery instructions sent
Saturday, Sept. 29 - show opens, reception 7 - 9 PM
Saturday, Dec. 1 - last day of exhibition
Sunday, Dec. 2 - pick up hand-delivered art
Dec. 3- 5 - pick up all shipped works

Reception:
There will be a free artist's reception on Saturday, Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m.

For full prospectus, contact: Jeane Vogel at jeane@vogelpix.com. Email inquiries only, please. Please do not contact Central Reform directly.