Gallery Sitka’s Annual Earth Day Open Call

“Ocean Rising”

The scene of the world has not changed much from 2023. This includes the weather and the issues with the waters on the planet. We love our planet so much and love the water!

Therefore, this year, we want to focus again on water. The flooding continues and the inches of water rise.

Many of us saw intense flooding last year in Central Mass., on the Vineyard and even in Newport’s Point neighborhood, where the water came into the neighborhoods from the sea.

Thus, this year’s art focus should be the sea level rise, flooding, and the like! Let’s see what you all come up with. Details on the opening and submission are below.

This year’s show is partially sponsored by the Shirley Cultural Council.

ARTIST’S RECEPTION – OPENING:

Friday, April 5, 4:30-6:30 PM
at
2 Shaker Rd., D101
Shirley, MA 01464

SHOW DATES:

APRIL 4 – APRIL 24

Selected works will be shown in both Shirley, MA and Newport, RI during April 2024.

Submission Requirements:

Submissions: A maximum of 3 works per person may be submitted.

Fees: The hanging fee is $25 per artist – paid via PayPal to office@gallerysitka.com or by check sent to Gallery Sitka, 2 Shaker Rd., D101, Shirley, MA 01464.

Submissions should be sent with the following items:

1. 1 Word Document containing the following: Artist’s Bio, CV, Statement, and list of works. The list of Works should include: Title, Year, Dimensions, Medium, Statement for the Work, and Price Requested (Gallery Sitka will take a 50% commission – so the price should include the Gallery’s 50%.)
2. Art Works: jpgs titled as follows: Artists Name_Title of Work_Size_Medium.jpg
3. Submissions should be sent to office@gallerysitka.com

Specs for Art Submissions:
1 – Wall Art, Any Medium, up to 24” x 24” (including the frame)
Wall Art should be ready to hang — no saw tooth hangers, wired for hanging with enough slack for easy hanging, when the piece is on the wall, the hanger/wire should not show.
2 – Sculpture under 10x10x10 (sculpture should be able to stand on a column or table).

Submission Deadline: Midnight on Friday, March 22

Decision by:
Friday, March 29^th

FOR WORKS SELECTED:

Ship to
Gallery Sitka
2 Shaker Rd., D101
Shirley, MA 01464

Or Drop-Off

MASS: by Wednesday, April 3rd

(drop off by appointment at 978-425-6290, or Monday – Wednesday, 9-1 at 2 Shaker Rd., D101, Shirley, MA 01464)

RI: by Saturday, March 29th

(drop off by appointment at 401-344-0296, or Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays, 11-5 at 227 Spring St., Newport)

PICK-UP:

MASS or RI: both locations after April 24^th. See hours/locations above.