"Studies in Creativity" Exhibit Entry Information
Entry Infomation
Student Artists will need to submit entries online at ArtCall. The first step is creating an account, and we strongly recommend creating your profile early instead of waiting until the day you submit your artwork. That way, if there are any issues, there is some time to get it figured out. If a profile is created and you don't end up submitting artwork, that is ok. So even if you are unsure, go ahead and create the profile to make your life a little easier later. Here is the Art Call website for entries.
Click on the YouTube video below for a tutorial on setting up a profile and uploading submissions.
Eligibility
This exhibit is open to Iowa State University students of any major, and each person may submit up to 3 works for consideration. Art can be any media. All artwork must be original and not previously displayed in a past MU exhibit.
Deadline
Entries must be submitted on ArtCall by Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 10 am. No late entries will be considered.
Juror
Julia Franklin is the new Executive Director of Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. Franklin was born and raised in Wichita Falls, Texas, and earned her masters degree in Sculpture from TCU in Fort Worth, Texas. She worked at the Dallas Museum of Art in community engagement and then moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where she served as Professor of Art at Graceland University for 18 years. There she received a prestigious Iowa Artist Fellowship and awards in both Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship. At Graceland, Franklin taught studio and art history courses and founded Art Academy, a summer art camp for children in rural Iowa. Franklin made the leap to Des Moines and managed the Anderson Gallery at Drake University before serving as the Grant Manager for Bravo Greater Des Moines. Julia took over Mainframe Studios in December 2023. Mainframe Studios, the largest nonprofit studio space in the nation, is a financially self-sustaining nonprofit providing affordable workspaces to advance equity and opportunities in the arts.
Notification
Artists will receive a notification e-mail by Monday, September 30, that will give you the status of your submission(s). If you entered more than one piece, you will receive an e-mail for each entry seperately. The e-mail will let you know if the piece was selected for the exhibit and what the next steps are.
Rules for Accepted Works
Artwork must be delivered to the MU in ready-to-install condition, which means that pieces need to have considerations made for things like matting, framing, hanging mechanisms, stability for sculpture, and general presentation.
Two-dimensional art (not on stretched canvas) must be framed, and matting is highly recommended. Talk to your professor or look up information online about ways to mat and frame your artwork. We don't want you to blow your budget, but if you can step up from the cheapest frame, you will be happier with the outcome. Another option is to take it to a professional framer; however, you will need to do this before you enter your piece in the exhibit since most places take 2-3 weeks for that service. A secure hanging mechanism is required, and we prefer a hanging wire.
Works on stretched canvas do not have to be framed, but the sides of the canvas do need to be finished (painted). A hanging wire (or D-rings for oversized works) is required.
Fiber pieces meant to be hung on the wall must include casings and hanging rods.
Any other artwork meant to be hung on the wall must have a secure hanging mechanism.
3D/sculptural works must be stable when freestanding. The MU Gallery will provide pedestals and has small display stands for jewelry.
Any accepted pieces that are not accurately depicted in the entry images may be rejected by the Gallery Coordinator at the time of the exhibit installation. The Gallery Coordinator may also refuse to accept or exhibit objects improperly prepared for display. If your artwork doesn't fit in the above categories or if you are unsure, we can talk about options for presentation in advance of the art delivery time.
Delivery of Accepted Works
Accepted pieces may be delivered on Sunday, October 6, from 4-5 pm or Monday, October 7, from 11-12:30pm to the Memorial Union Art Gallery, Room 1568 on the first floor. If you cannot deliver at the designated time, you may make arrangements in advance for an early drop-off by emailing mugallery@iastate.edu. No late pieces will be included in the exhibit without exceptions, so please plan accordingly.
Exhibit & Reception
The exhibit will be held in the Memorial Union Art Gallery from October 13 - November 20, 2024. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11am-4pm and Sunday from 1-4pm. A public reception will be held in October, and the award winners will be announced. The exhibit and reception are open to everyone, so we encourage artists to invite their family and friends.
Awards
The juror will determine the awards for Best of Show ($100), 3 Merit Awards ($75) and 2 Honorable Mentions ($50). The Memorial Union Gallery Coordinator will choose a Purchase Award winner. This piece will be purchased by the MU and added to our Permanent Art Collection. Only pieces listed for sale can be considered for the Purchase Award.
Sales
When entering your information on ArtCall, you will need to indicate whether the artwork is for sale or not for sale. Pricing artwork can be challenging, so if you aren't sure, consider the following: the cost of the art supplies, the cost of framing, the time it took you to create the artwork, and if the piece is reproducible. For example, is this a photograph you can reprint or a one-of-a-kind piece? Remember that the Memorial Union receives a 20% commission on all art sales, so add that to your final sale price.
If your piece is not for sale, you must list an insurance value. You can use the above to help determine the value of your piece.
We encourage you not to undersell yourself, but the prices and insurance values must also be reasonable, as our coverage is limited and at the discretion of the Memorial Union.
All inquiries about sales must go through the Memorial Union Art Gallery during the exhibition.
Liability
When you submit entries to this exhibition it means that you are accepting the rules and conditions stated here and on ArtCall.
The Memorial Union reserves the right to photograph accepted work for publicity and/or inventory purposes.
All entries will be handled professionally while in the care of the Memorial Union staff.
Insurance will be provided while the artwork is in the possession of the MU and will cease on November 15.
Pick Up of Exhibited Artwork
Artwork must remain in the MU Gallery for the duration of the exhibit. Artwork may be picked up on Wednesday, November 20 from 4-5 pm and Thursday, November 21 from 11am-noon. Unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Iowa State Memorial Union.
Contact
Any questions regarding the exhibit may be directed to mugallery@iastate.edu or Letitia Kenemer, Workspace and Arts Coordinator.