Calls for Art*
Opportunites for showing work...
Chemeketa Community College's online literary/arts journal
An online gallery of Chemeketa's art students. See the submission guidelines.
*What is a Call for Art?
Calls for Work
Art venues often ask artists to submit work for exhibits. These may be for competitions, craft fairs, juried shows, or for gallery representation. Artists will be asked for any or all of the following.
Images
It is rare for an exhibit space to request actual work for consideration. Instead, slides or digital images are requested (but slides are certainly being phased out). For such reproductions, the image quality must be excellent. Colors must match the actual art. White paper must be white in the reproduction (not gray). Sculpture should be photographed so its three-dimensionality is clear. Many artists have their work professionally photographed to ensure excellent quality.
Slide list
A slide list documents every image submitted. Format each item listing its title (in italics), the medium, the dimensions and the date completed. Include artist name and contact information somewhere on the sheet as well. For jpg submissions, create file names using the same information included on a slide sheet.
Resume or CV
An artist resume or CV lists education, prior group and solo exhibitions, special awards, and publications. To learn more about writing an artist resume, take Art as a Profession (offered in Spring Term) or seek online sources such as the following by Artists Foundation. Learn More...
A biography
A biography can be short and sweet. Usually it lists education history and a selection of awards. Read some of the faculty biographies for examples.
Artist statement
An artist statement is a way of introducing your work (and perhaps why you make it) to someone who has never seen it. Artist statements vary since every artist is different. Some statements are personal. Some are focused on technical aspects. Some are very theoretical, quoting various philosophical thinkers. All are a reflection of that artist’s perspective. To learn more about writing an artist statement, take Art as a Profession (offered in Spring Term) or seek online sources such as the following by Artists Foundation. Learn More...
SASE
A self addressed stamped envelope (SASE) is often requested for return of materials or for notification letters. When artists do not include a SASE, the venue will assume return of materials is not necessary. If slides will be returned in the envelope, be sure the envelope is large enough. Then, have it weighed with the return materials to determine return postage. Place all postage on the SASE prior to sealing it in the submission package.
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