September 6-Oct 5 2024:

"Postcards from the Edge"

A Themed Exhibition of Original Works by Area Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS

entry form with full details here

 

Postcards from the Edge ~  An Themed Exhibition of Original Works by Area Artists

For this show artists should focus on creating an original “postcard” on a frameless 5” x 7” surface (of your choice) that answers the question” where have we been?” or “where are we going?”. The work can display the front or back (side with writing) OR both sides of a postcard, using any images or writing of your choosing. 

3D work is acceptable, but should still engage with the theme and represent as a postcard -- meaning the depth of the piece should be minimal. When thinking about creating your “postcard” be sure to focus on one of those question prompts.   Your imagination is the limit, as the image you feature could be entirely fictional or abstract. Registration forms are available at 610arts.com or at The 610 Arts Collective. If you need a canvas to work with, we will have some available for purchase at the 610 Arts Collective gallery! 

ARTWORK DROP OFF & REGISTRATION: August 31 from 10-Noon or September 3rd or 4th from 10 am - 4:30 pm

SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Sept 6th - October 4th 

Artist Reception: Friday, September 6th, 5-7pm in conjunction with First Friday

Awards Determined (via ribbons on gallery walls):  September 20th by Noon.

Award winners will be notified by email or phone as well on Sept. 20th   

ARTIST PICKUP: October 5th (10-Noon) or 8th (10-5).

AWARDS (determined by an unconflicted committee): 

Best Use of Theme

Best in Show
Each award comes with ribbon and cash prize 

($100 Best Use of Theme / $150 Best in Show)

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Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Exhibitions

Notice of Changes at 610 Arts Collective Effective June 2023

The 610 Arts Collective will be initiating a change in the gallery in late May 2023.  The current positioning of the Exhibition space and "Gallery Shop" space will be flip-flopped in June 2023. 

 

After four years of watching human behavior in the space, we expect that this move will be beneficial to increase traffic, decrease theft of small items and  most of all, offer a deeper experience between the user and the exhibiting artist in a more-private space for reflection.  There will be upgrades made in the current gallery shop space for the switch including upgraded lighting and additional wall space with a suspended featurette in front of the main window (with opportunities to showcase a work on both sides).  If you are interested in applying for a 2023 exhibition slot in the "new" space, head here.

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April 18-May 30 2024: 

The 610 Open

An Open Exhibition of Works by Area Artists

ARTWORK REGISTRATION/DROP OFF: MARCH 28-30, 2024

The Gallery will be closed for cleaning, painting and hanging the Open Show from March 31 - April 17

SHOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: April 18 - May 30, 2024

Public Voting For People’s Choice Award: April 18th-May 23rd

Awards and Reception: Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm

ARTIST PICKUP: May 30 & 31, 2024
Two and three dimensional original media accepted.
Prints of work will not be accepted, except for photography.
2-D work may not exceed 18”x18”, including frame.
3-D work must have a base no larger than 18x18 and should not expand unreasonably beyond that footprint. 

AWARDS: Best In Show, People’s Choice, and 610 Arts Collective Award.
Each award comes with ribbon and cash prize ($250 Best in Show, $200 610 Arts Collective Award and $150 for People’s Choice Award)

• Work must be suitably framed and ready for hanging.

  • All work, glass, and frames must be clean, undamaged and ready for a show. We reserve the right to refuse hanging dirty work.

  • No wire clip frames/frameless clips will be accepted.

  • No canvas boards with sticky tabs as hanging mechanisms will be accepted

  • Wrapped canvas pieces with finished sides will be accepted, but sides must be clean and/or intentionally finished ---  and pieces should have hanging wires attached on arrival.

  • Photos:  photos on any media (metal, canvas, archival paper, acrylic, etc.) will be accepted -- provided they fit within the size restrictions and are clean and hang-ready.

  • If at all possible, please try to avoid use of gold frames for group shows such as this -- they are very hard to group and as a result, will often find themselves in an isolated space in the gallery.

• Drawings, watercolors and pastels must be under Plexiglass or glass. If an artist opts to not have work under glass, it is under their own risk and work will not be insured for damage.

• SALES All work will be for sale. 60% proceeds from sales will go to the artist and 40% proceeds will go to 610 Gallery, Ridgway Chautauqua Society.

• FEES: $25.00 entry fee per piece, maximum submission: 2 pieces.

  • Any profit from fees help cover annual 610 gallery costs such as electricity, light bulbs, gas, signage, contracted personnel, etc.  This exhibition is a fundraiser for the gallery.  The gallery is co-run by two 501c3 Nonprofit Arts organizations who collectively provide over 600 programs a year to our region -- and this exhibition is just one of those 600 programs.

  • Fees for this show are first used to help cover cash prizes, marketing and promotion and the 6+ full days of labor that it takes to prep for, and repair-after the show.

  • Entry fees are paid through the entry forms. Credit cards may be called-in or processed when artwork is dropped off.

  • Fees are nonrefundable on accepted works.

  • There are no handling fees but artists are responsible for shipping costs, if any

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