Collage Artists of America COLLAGE AND EFFECT October 24 – November 11, 2017

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER 18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana CA 91356

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 5:00pm www.sfvacc.org

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation Sunday, October 29, 2017

2:00 – 5:00pm

Gerald Brommer Juror of Selections and Awards

Contact For information about exhibit entry and procedure, contact: Exhibits Chair Sylvia Goulden: shgoulden@sbcglobal.net

Collage Artists of America

established 1988, a 501(c)(3) organization

www.collageartists.org

11271 Ventura Blvd #274, Studio City CA 91604

About the Juror

Gerald Brommer

Gerald attended Otis Art Institute, Chouinard Art Institute, UCLA, and USC. He is completely involved in art as an innovative watercolor and acrylic painter, collagist, teacher, author and juror. He has written more than 22 books for high school and college art classes, on a wide range of art subjects. He has had over 170 one-man shows from Alaska to Florida.

COLLAGE AND EFFECT

PROSPECTUS AND RULES OF ENTRY:

Please read carefully!

ELIGIBILITY Two- or three-dimensional collage, mixed-

media collage and assemblage accepted.Current members in good standing withCollage Artists of America (CAA) mayenter a maximum of five works not alreadyshown at SFVACC or any prior CAA exhibit.

Printed out copies of final image, workscompleted digitally, giclée prints and similarduplicates, and works done under directsupervision of an instructor, are ineligible.

Source material must be original OR notPRIMARILY derived from any publishedimages. Once artwork is submitted the artistmay not withdraw it. Delivered work mustmatch the image juried in. No substitutions ofaccepted works will be allowed. No artworkmay be removed from the gallery prior toclosing of exhibit, including sold artwork

AWARDSFirst Place $500,Second Place $300,Third Place $200,Honorable Mentions

LOCATIONThe gallery is at the 4,600 sq. ft. SanFernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center,18312 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356

REGULAR GALLERY HOURSTuesday - Saturday, 11:00am – 5:00pm

SITTING THE CENTERLocal artists whose work is accepted areexpected to sit the Center from October 24 –November 12, 2017 for at least one 3-hourshift. (11:00am ‐2:00pm or 2:00 ‐5:00pmTuesday through Saturday). Please sign upduring the take‐in.

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & SIZE REQUIREMENTS

Size limits: limited to hanging on an 8’ highwall and must fit through a 6’6” high x 36”wide door. Pedestal art, same door, and15-foot height limit (no weight limits, butartist must move work). Non- traditionalframing is allowed; however, frames mustbe clean and in good condition. No glassallowed, Plexiglas only. Entries must bedry, properly prepared for exhibition andproperly equipped with wire for hanging.No sawtooth hangers accepted. The wireand eye screws must not show when theartwork is hung. Size Limit for SHIPPEDWORK is 30”x30”.

Maximum weight for any hanging artworkis 20 lbs. per piece. Maximum weight forpedestal pieces is 45 lbs. per piece.Damaged artwork, mats, frames,Plexiglas, and artwork that is not properlywired for hanging will not be accepted.

Diptychs, triptychs, and other multipartartwork must be presented as a singlework at take-in, with all parts attachedand ready to hang as a single piece.

All two-dimensional artwork must beframed. The frame may complement andenhance the artwork it surrounds but notdistract from it. The frame must be inexcellent condition, and suitable for hangingin a professional gallery exhibit. Artworkmust be glazed in Plexiglas only, no glass.

Mats are recommended for framed artworkbut are not required. Mats must be ofgallery quality, clean, in excellent condition,and of a professional appearance.

Gallery wrapped canvas or wood panel doesnot require framing unless the edges areunfinished, and must have no fastenersvisible.

Wall-hung artwork, including wall-hungassemblage, must be wired to properlysupport the piece for hanging. Wires mustbe attached with screw eyes or D-rings,and wire ends must be wrapped with tapeor otherwise protected. No saw tooth (bar)hangers accepted.

Damaged artwork, mats, frames, Plexiglas,and artwork that is not properly wired forhanging, or not dry, will not be accepted.CAA reserves the right to refuse artwork thatdoesn’t meet these requirements.

ENTRY FEES & FORMS Non-refundable entry fee is $45 for up tothree entries, and $5 each for up to twoadditional entries. Artists may enter up tofive artworks total.

Online Payment prior to Jury Day at:www.collageartists.org/exhibits.htmlthrough PayPal with a major credit card orPayPal account.Transaction number is required on entryform.

Pay by check at Jury take-in, payable toCollage Artists of America.Check number is required on entry form.

Entry forms and checks must becompleted before arrival at TAKE-IN /JURY DAY.

PLEASE SEE ENTRY FORM INSTRUCTIONSBELOW *

DISCLAIMER Entries not meeting the criteria listed above will be disqualified and the entry fee will not be refunded.

REPRODUCTION OF ARTWORK IMAGES By entering this exhibit, artist agrees that any accepted artwork may be reproduced for advertising, marketing, and promotional purposes for this exhibit or future exhibits without consent of or notification to the artist or the artist’s agent.

TAKE-IN – JURY DAY Hand-delivered artwork must be brought to Jury take-in on Monday, October 23, 2017, 12:30 – 2:30pm. Non-selected works must be removed from 4:00-5:00pm. Any artwork that arrives damaged or does not adhere to rules of entry will be disqualified. Artists may designate an agent to deliver and/or pick up their artwork. Shipped artwork must be crated/boxed, prepaid, in a reusable shipping container, using bubble wrap or other high-quality packing material No packing peanuts please! Include prepaid return shipping label, entry form, entry fee, plus a $25 per box handling fee, checks payable to Collage Artists of America. Ship to arrive by October 16 to: COLLAGE AND EFFECT EXHIBIT Collage Artists of America 11271 Ventura Blvd. #274 Studio City, CA 91604.

TAKE-DOWN AND PICK-UP Monday November 13, 12:30-2:00pm. After exhibit close, unsold artwork must be picked up at gallery. Artist/agent must sign for all artwork removed from the premises. Shipped works will be returned by November 30, 2017.

NO SECURE STORAGE IS AVAILABLE. If you cannot pick up your artwork as required, please make arrangements for someone to pick it up for you. Storage charge is $5 per day if art is left at the gallery. (except Shipped artworks.)

GALLERY SALES All sales are final. Gallery will receive 30% commission on any and all sales during and as a result of the exhibit. Artist will receive 70%. All work shall remain in the exhibit until the exhibit ends. Any artwork without a sale price on the entry form will be considered “Not for Sale” (NFS). Prices cannot be changed from those stated at submission. Artists should expect payment within 3 weeks after close of the exhibition.

OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY By entering this exhibit, artists agree to the terms, conditions, and instructions in this prospectus and on the entry form. Accepted artists are asked to provide by email a brief biographical and artistic statement, two-three paragraphs, to fit on one page, including a small photo. Publication of statements is solely at the discretion of CAA. Exhibit postcard announcements are available at take-in. Artists are encouraged to send announcements to colleagues and other artists. An e-mail invitation with the postcard image will also be provided to forward.

Artworks are handled with utmost care. However, artists are solely responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance on their artwork at all times. Neither CAA, nor any organization, gallery, agent, employee, contractor, CAA member, nor volunteer is responsible for loss or damage to any artwork submitted, nor any loss or damage that may occur during transit.

EXHIBIT CALENDAR Monday, October 23 – 12:30-2:30pm

Hand-delivery of artwork to SFVACC take-in. Removal of unaccepted work4:00-5:00pm

Tuesday, October 24 - Exhibit opens (seeRegular Gallery Hours above)

Sunday, October 29, 2:00-5:00pmOpening Reception.Awards presented at 3:30pm

Monday, November 13, 12:30 – 2:00pmPick up of hand-delivered artworkShipped Artwork returned by November30, 2017

Artists whose work is accepted may beasked to assist with the exhibit.

*ENTRY FORM INSTRUCTIONS• A two-part, unseparated entry form mustbe completed and attached to upper righthand corner of each submission.

• Please type or print clearly. Enter yourartist name, address, city, state, and ZIPcode. Enter the e-mail address andtelephone number at which you can bereached for same day notification ofacceptance.

• Check one box for appropriate artworkmedium:

COLLAGE: flat or very low relief.MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE: moderate reliefand/or different techniques and materials.

ASSEMBLAGE: highly dimensional, multiplethree-dimensional elements, and/orfreestanding.

• Enter the size of the artwork including allframing, matting, and protrusions. Do notinclude pedestals in the measurement.

• Check the appropriate payment methodbox and enter your check or PayPaltransaction number.