calls to artists

Gallery Exhibitions:
We invite artists to submit their artwork for consideration for future shows.

Please Note:
Emailed submissions should be sent to:  submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com

We are currently accepting submissions for the following SPA exhibits and opportunities:
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​​Shows & Opportunities:

Rock Solid XX
This annual stone sculpture exhibit, since 2000, showcases stone sculptures and assemblages by area artists.  We are also looking for 2-D works that display the beautiful qualities of stone. 
 
Deadline for Entries: August 7, 2020 


CELEBRATE: 
SPA Annual Members Show
Member artists of SPA are invited to share their work in a major show during the holiday gift-giving season – our Annual Members Show called “Celebrate.”  A beautiful, diverse selection of fine art and crafts will be displayed creatively on all 3 floors of the SPA building.
 
Mark Your Calendar: 

• Contact SPA by October 9 to let us know that you want to be involved in the Members Show. 
• Drop-Off Dates and Times:  Tues., Nov. 3, 10AM-3PM and Wed., Nov. 4, 10AM-3PM. 

NOTE:  If you would like to schedule a private drop-off of your artwork, please contact us and we will accommodate your needs.

• Exhibit Dates:  Nov. 11 – Dec. 29, 2020
• Pick-Up Dates and Times:  Tues., Dec. 29, 3PM-5PM; Wed., Dec. 30, 10AM-4PM; and Fri., Dec. 31, 10AM-1PM. 

NOTE:  If you would like to schedule a private pick-up of your artwork, please contact us and we will accommodate your needs.
 
NEW:
In addition to our usual Members Show display in the SPA art center, we are adding a “made-to-order” component to the show.

• With the many changes in the ways people shop and the precipitous drop in craft shows, we are offering a new opportunity to artists involved in the SPA Members Show.  We are inviting artists who have items that are “multiples” to participate in a new, early promotion.  (When we say “multiples,” we are referring to items such as ceramics, ornaments, jewelry, art prints, etc., that are the same or nearly the same.  We understand that there are slight details that vary with handwork, but items should be similar to the photograph(s) provided to SPA, perhaps differing slightly because of color availability.) 

• Some of you may want to have additional sales exposure via the SPA network.  Starting on October 1, SPA will begin promoting these items via digital media sources and begin taking orders.  Artists may submit up to 4 different objects that are available as multiples for this on-line display.  SPA will take responsibility for:  determining availability and timing requirement for buyer, making the sale, and scheduling for pick-up at SPA or shipping needs.  Deadline:  September 18, 2020.  (Contact us and we will send you the special contract for the multiples sale/promotion opportunity and discuss with you digital photographs.  NOTE:  Please do not consider listing objects that you may be unable to provide in a timely manner during the busy holiday season.  We are planning to stop taking orders for items on Thanksgiving, November 26, and focus our efforts exclusively on running the physical galleries at SPA.)

For more info, please send us an email at:  [submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com]
Please let us know if you have questions – give us a call at 479-7069.
 

The Parade is Coming!
This vibrant show includes work in a variety of media and installations that depict the excitement, content, and vivid colors associated with parades -- marching bands, floats, color guards, politicians working the crowd, parade stands, and characters in the parade audience -- as well as more solemn processions and marches.  In addition to works on the walls, we will assemble a parade involving a group of artists’ sculptural works in a variety of media.  Join the parade!  Individual works in this part of the show (floats, marchers, vehicles, animals, musicians, and etc.) should measure approximately 12-36 inches high.
Exhibit Dates:  July 6 - August 21, 2021
Deadline for Submissions:  May 15, 2021

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Directions for Submitting Artwork - Group Shows

Submissions should include the following: 

• Artist(s) name and contact info (phone number, email, mailing address)
• A brief artist bio and statement about the work, as well as any specific goals you hope to accomplish with the proposed exhibition.
• Up to 8 images of artwork that is representative in style and technique of the work you propose to exhibit. Files should be in jpg format. (See below for more info; please label files with artwork title.)
• Please include an artwork list to accompany image files. Include the following info: title, medium, artwork dimensions, year completed, retail price (35% commission to SPA / 65% to artists).

 
How to Submit:
Please email your submission materials to:
submissions.studioplacearts@gmail.com
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Physical materials (CDs & thumbdrives) can be mailed or delivered to:
Studio Place Arts  
201 North Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
*Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your materials returned after review.
 
​$10 Submission Fee for Non-Members (free for members)
Payment can be mailed by check or paid online via the PayPal button below.

​*If using PayPal, please enter the title of the exhibition you are submitting to in the field below:

​Questions? 
Call: (802) 479-7069
or Email: info@studioplacearts.com
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