CECA InsightArt Exhibit 2012

Artist Application Packet

Application due by June 1, 2012

If selected, artwork due by July 23, 2012

Includes:

  1. General Information
  2. Application Form
  3. Digital Image Information Form
  4. Terms & Conditions- Signature required

I. General Information

Commonwealth Eye Care Associates is proud to announcethe CECA Insight Art Exhibit, anexhibit by artists who are blind or visually impaired. Selected works will be exhibited in the CECA reception room for a period of 2 weeks; (August 2 – August 16, 2012).

Eligibility

  • All entries must be the original works of art, created at any time, provided the artist was blind or visually impaired at the time of creation.

Rules of Entry

  • The maximum number of submissions per artist is four.
  • In addition to the enclosed application, artists must send digital photographs (via email, CD or memory stick) that accurately represents the creative work.
  • Each digital file must be clearly labeled with:
  • The artist’s name
  • The title of the work
  • The item number as reflected on the enclosed Entry Information Form.
  • Artwork for consideration includes, but is not limited to: paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture and mixed media pieces.
  • Artists must include measurements and approximate weight of each submission.
  • Artist’s completed application, including paperwork and digital files, must be received byJune 1, 2012
  • Artist will be notified of acceptance by June 16, 2012

Art Sales

  • Artist may offer their work for sale. All proceeds from the art sales will go to the artist’s selected charity. CECA will host a silent auction on opening night.
  • When the artwork is sold, the purchaser will claim the piece at the conclusion of the exhibit on August 16, 2012. The checks to the artists’ charities will be forwarded to the charities upon collection of the check from the purchaser.

Artist Checklist

  • Adhere to Eligibility and Rules of Entry.
  • Complete the Artist Application, Artist’s Statement, Entry Information Form.
  • Prepare and clearly label digital files. (Do not label entry over the image itself.)
  • Submit application and digital files to CECA no later than June 1, 2012.
  • For more information, please visit

II. Application Form

Please enter in your information and return to:

Amy Philipp

Commonwealth Eye Care Associates

10431 Patterson Avenue

Richmond, VA 23238

Artist Contact Information

Artist Name:

Address:

Street

City State Zip Code

Daytime Phone: () EveningPhone: ()

Alternate Phone: ()Email:

Website (if applicable):

Number of entries (no more than 4):

How did you hear about the CECA Insight Art Exhibit?

In which format would you prefer to receive further correspondence?

Please check preferred format: Large Print E-mail

If artwork is sold, please list the charity which will receive the proceeds. ______

Biography of Vision Loss

Please complete the following questions regarding your vision:

Best-corrected Acuity by Eye: Right Left

Restricted Visual Field: degrees

Eye Disorder:

Your Age at Onset: Your Age Now:

Artistic Statement

Insight art is selected on the basis of their originality of concept, expressive use of media, artistic excellence, and on their ability to inspire dialogue about the role of vision in the creative process. Please take the time to answer the following questions. Please limit your answers to 3-5 sentences perquestion. If selected, a portion of your statement may appear in the Insight catalog, website and artwork tags in the exhibit.

1)How does your visual impairment impact your creative and practical process? How is this reflected in your work?

2)Please include a brief artist’s statement (i.e., what are some of the reasons you’ve chosen the medium you work in, what are some themes in your artwork, how does your art express your perspective?)

3)How has vision loss or blindness impacted your life?

III. Entry Information Form

Artist Name:

1) Digital File # Completion Date:

Title of work:

Medium used:

Is this work for sale? Yes NoPrice/Value $

Dimensions: H W L Weight:

What inspired you to create this piece?

Did you utilize any low vision aids to create this artwork? Yes No

Which low vision aid did you use?

2) Digital File # Completion Date:

Title of work:

Medium used:

Is this work for sale? Yes NoPrice/Value $

Dimensions: H W L Weight:

What inspired you to create this piece?

Did you utilize any low vision aids to create this artwork? Yes No

Which low vision aid did you use?

  1. Terms and Conditions
  • All entries must be the original works of art, created at any time, provided the artist was blind or visually impaired at the time of creation.
  • Commonwealth Eye Care Associates is not responsible for loss or damage incurred while the exhibited items are on its facilities. All items in the exhibit are placed there at the owner’s risk.
  • Submitting an application does not guarantee exhibition dates or acceptance of artwork. All artwork selections are at the sole discretion of Commonwealth Eye Care Associates. Commonwealth Eye Care Associates reserves the right to reject any piece in full, or in part.
  • Commonwealth Eye Care Associates reserves the right to change, reschedule or cancel exhibits when necessary.

I, hereby, agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this application. I attest that all information provided is accurate and true.

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Signature Date

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Printed Name

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