Flourish

An Exhibition of Artwork by Vermont Artists with Disabilities

VSA VT, the Flynn Center, and VABVI seek artwork that is of high artistic quality, demonstrating originality, imagination, skillful use of materials, and quality of craft.

APPLICATION FORM

Application Postmark or EmailDeadline: September 29, 2017

Options for filling out the application:

  • Application forms and options online:
  • Print out and fill in by hand, then mail to VSA VT with a CD of images
  • Fill in MS Word document, then print and mail to VSA VT with a CD of images
  • Fill in MS Word document, then email to VSA VT with digital images
  • Fill via web form using above link,and upload your images within the form
  • To request a paper or large print format for the application and instructions, contact VSA Vermont
  • Braille is available upon request for reference only. Applications cannot be submitted in Braille.

VSA Vermont – Heidi Swevens

802-238-5170Voice and Relay calls welcome

Required: Artist Contact Information:

First Name Middle Name or InitialLast Name

Mailing Address

City StateZip Code

Daytime Telephone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Evening Telephone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Cell phone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Email address:

Website:

Date of Birth: / /

Month Day Year

How did you find out about the call for artists for the Flourish exhibit?

Would you like to receive email announcements of other VSA Vermont opportunities?

Yes: No:

If Applicable: Contact Information for Support Person Assisting with This Application

First Name Middle Name or InitialLast Name

Mailing Address

City StateZip Code

Daytime Telephone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Evening Telephone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Cell phone: ( ) - Voice: TTY:

Email address:

Required: Artist Profile

What are your artistic discipline(s) or media? Forexample: ceramic, collage, painting, fiber arts, etc:

How would you describe your artistic genre? For example: abstract, landscape, etc:

When did you start creating artwork?

What motivated you to begin?

Describe your techniques and how your artwork has developed over time.

Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself or your artwork?

Required: Samples of Artwork

Please submit up to five (5) digital images in JPG format via email, on a CD, or uploaded.

  • Digital images should be saved in JPG format at a high quality (300dpi), with a file size of no more than 5MB each.
  • Should have a minimum image size of 800 pixels x 600 pixels.
  • JPG files should be saved using the applicant name and image number.For example, “HeidiSwevens001.jpg”, “HeidiSwevens002.jpg”
  • Image numbers should correspond to the titles and numbers on your image list below
  • If used, CDs should be labeled with the applicant name directly on the CD itself, not on the CD case. CD must be in MS Windows readable format.

Image List

  • Image 001
  • Title:
  • Year Completed:
  • Media:
  • Dimensions:
  • Image 002
  • Title:
  • Year Completed:
  • Media:
  • Dimensions:
  • Image 003
  • Title:
  • Year Completed:
  • Media:
  • Dimensions:
  • Image 004
  • Title:
  • Year Completed:
  • Media:
  • Dimensions:
  • Image 005
  • Title:
  • Year Completed:
  • Media:
  • Dimensions:

Optional: Tell Us More About You

This section is not required for participation in the Flourish call for art. Your decision to complete or not complete this section will not affect the consideration of your art. However, information from this section may allow Flourish partners to let you know about additional opportunities, such as teaching or mentoring.

Do you have formal training in the arts?Yes: No:

If so, where did you study?

Please list any degrees held. Example: BA, BFA, MA, MFA.

If you have exhibited before, please list some sample exhibit sites, including the name, the date, and whether the show was juried or non-juried.

If you have experience teaching or as an artist-in-residence, briefly describe the instructional programs you offer.

What groups do you serve with your instructional programs? Check all that apply.

Preschool Adults

Children Individuals with disabilities

Youth

Other: please explain

Describe any experience you have working in the field of community arts, scholarship or criticism in the arts, or arts administration.

Would you be interested in becoming an arts mentor? Yes: No:

Important information about sending your application

  • Please do not send original artwork with your application.
  • VSA Vermont cannotaccept faxed applications.
  • Late applications cannot be accepted.
  • VSA Vermontcannot be responsible for applications lost in transit.
  • After you send in your application, changes cannot be made. VSA Vermont will contact you if something needs clarification.
  • All physical application materials become the property of VSA Vermont and will not be returned.

Submission Checklist

Please check to see if you have included:

Completed application form

CD Rom with digital images of artwork OR digital file attachments

Image list

Postmark or Email Deadline:

September 29, 2017

Mail to:

VSA Vermont

21 Carmichael Street

Suite 206

Essex Junction, VT 05452

Or Email to:

With questions about this application process, contact:

Heidi Swevens

VSA Vermont

802-238-5170

Voice and Relay calls welcome

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