CALL FOR ENTRY
Renegade Red Studio & Gallery is pleased to launch the following calls for entry:
The Gallery is a 700 square foot professional exhibition space, focused on representing new and mid-career artists in the Pacific Northwest of varying backgrounds and media. We can accommodate 160 linear feet of 2D art, as well as a mixture of 3D arts and crafts.
View our Art Guidelines, Gallery Layout, Terms of Entry & Commission Rates here:
SHORBIRD FESTIVAL GROUP EXHIBITION: MAY 2019
Local birds & wildlife art exhibition, coinciding with the Grays Harbor Shorebird Festival. We are considering all media and styles for this show, as long as the subject matter pertains to local birds, wildlife, or their habitats. We can accept submissions of 1–12 pieces, as well as possible additional flat-stock/unframed pieces for a display rack. Sculpture & crafts submissions will also be accepted.
Submissions
Please make sure your work will fit our Art Guidelines ». If you are interested, please submit the following by April 6, 2019:
• A spreadsheet of your available artwork, with the following information, each in its own cell: Title, Medium, Width, Height, Price.
• Photos of all your submitted work: Min. 1000-500px, of your unframed artwork, cropped, and color balanced
• Links to your art-related social media, if applicable
• Artist statement and résumé of recent shows
• Please send all above files in a zip (compressed folder), in
one email
• Subject line of email should contain the exhibition name in which you are interested
DEADLINE: APRIL 6th, 2019
SEA/SHORE GROUP EXHIBITION: AUGUST 2019
Sea-oriented art: ocean life, coastal, maritime. We are considering all media and styles for this show, as long as the subject matter pertains to the ocean. We can accept submissions of 1–12 pieces, as well as possible additional flat-stock/unframed pieces for a display rack. Sculpture & crafts submissions will also be accepted.
Submissions
Please make sure your work will fit our Art Guidelines ». If you are interested, please submit the following by June 1, 2019:
• A spreadsheet of your available artwork, with the following information, each in its own cell: Title, Medium, Width, Height, Price.
• Photos of all your submitted work: Min. 1000-500px, of your unframed artwork, cropped, and color balanced
• Links to your art-related social media, if applicable
• Artist statement and résumé of recent shows
• Please send all above files in a zip (compressed folder), in
one email
• Subject line of email should contain the exhibition name in which you are interested
DEADLINE: JUNE 1st, 2019
DIGITAL ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION: NOVEMBER 2019
All digital art, and photography with a preference for non-documentary or photo manipulation. Both abstract or representational will be accepted—but we are really looking to see the artist's hand at work. We can accept submissions of 1–12 pieces, as well as possible additional flat-stock/unframed pieces for a display rack.
Submissions
Please make sure your work will fit our Art Guidelines ». If you are interested, please submit the following by June 1, 2019:
• A spreadsheet of your available artwork, with the following information, each in its own cell: Title, Medium, Width, Height, Price.
• Photos of all your submitted work: Min. 1000-500px, of your unframed artwork, cropped, and color balanced
• Links to your art-related social media, if applicable
• Artist statement and résumé of recent shows
• Please send all above files in a zip (compressed folder), in
one email
• Subject line of email should contain the exhibition name in which you are interested
DEADLINE: JUNE 1st, 2019
2019 SCULPTURE
We are interested in expanding our exhibition of sculpture in 2019. We currently have the ability to exhibit a moderate amount of sculpture, free-standing, on stands, or in display cases. We are considering cohesive co-exhibition with our 2D artists if the work is complimentary, as well as exhibiting in a separate section. Exhibition would be either according to our show schedule, or on an ongoing basis.
If interested, please submit the following:
• Which months your art will be available for exhibition
• How many pieces you have available now
• How many pieces you will have available to show
• The general size range of your work (LxWxH in inches)
• What type of exhibitions you are interested in
• Four to eight jpegs that are representative of the work you wish to exhibit (File name as: ArtistName_Title)
• Links to your art-related social media, if applicable
• Artist statement and résumé of recent shows
• Subject line of email should contain which months you are available, and 'Sculpture'
DEADLINE: Ongoing, at least two months before your proposed exhibition
2019 CRAFTS
Renegade Red will be expanding our exhibition of crafts in 2019. We have two display cases and ample space to show crafts of many kinds. We are particularly interested in jewelry, soaps, furniture and other trinkets.
If interested, please submit the following:
• Which months your crafts will be available for exhibition
• What you produce, and what type of display you require (display case, shelving, etc.)
• Any relevant images that accurately represent your current products (file name as: ArtistName_Title)
• Links to your craft-related social media, if applicable
• Number of pieces, list of varieties, general dimensions in LxW or LxWxH, pricing info
• Statement about your crafted works, and résumé
• Further materials will be needed upon acceptance!
• Subject line of email should contain which months you are available, and 'Crafts'
DEADLINE: Ongoing, at least one month before your proposed exhibition
ART GUIDELINES
Here is an overview of our requirements for all artwork that we show. These guidelines are meant to ensure a professional presentation, and longevity for the artwork that we sell. We do understand that many artists have different techniques, and questions may arise from these guidelines; please, do not hesitate to ask questions if you have any concerns.
Number of pieces
We hang an average of around 40 pieces per show, and generally want a few extras on hand for curating purposes. So we require:
• 45 pieces available for a solo exhibition.
• 25 pieces, each, for a duo exhibition.
• Generally 1–12 pieces for a group exhibition.
Art quality
All artwork should be of a finished and professional quality, structurally sound, and archival:
• Works on canvas or panel should have a full wrap/finished edge, with no staples/nails/screws visible, or be framed.
• Panels must be stable; if plywood is used, both sides should be sealed and a sufficient support structure should be used to prevent warping.
• All flat media (paper/prints/photos/etc.) to be displayed on our gallery walls should be framed or professionally mounted.
• Flat media to be displayed in racks should be encased in cellophane envelopes, with the following on the back: Name, Title, Original/Print/Edition, Price. Mats are optional.
• Low-glare glass is greatly preferred, for framed work.
• Proper precautions should be taken for all work that is UV sensitive (UV glass or sealant).
• Pieces that use spray-adhesive, hot glue, or other impermanent fixatives will not be accepted.
• Pieces that utilize wax media should be noted; they need special consideration in our space, due to possible sun and heat exposure.
• All artwork must have wires or cleats for hanging. Other methods will be considered, with prior notice and consent.
• Our walls are painted-burlap covered OSB, so weight is generally not an issue.
• If there are any unusual requirements for displaying your artwork, please let us know!
Generally, if your artwork is presented professionally, and your artwork is created to last, that's what we're looking for.
GALLERY LAYOUT
Grid lines are 12", with 2" subdivisions. Red walls are for hanging artwork, D1 & D2 are display cases, W1 & W2 are window-facing walls.
TERMS OF ENTRY
Renegade Red will consider submissions, and notification of acceptance will be provided via e-mail. Only complete proposals that adhere to Renegade Red’s submission guidelines will be considered. Renegade Red strives to create a mutually beneficial environment for our artists and our clients. We show artwork that we believe in, because we are artists ourselves. We show artwork that will stand the test of time, because that's what our clients demand. And we show artwork that appeals to our clients, because that's the only way we can support our artists. These are our main values, as a gallery, and we choose artists based on these criteria.
All accepted artwork will be promoted through social, web, and traditional media. Renegade Red believes in continual support of our artists. As such, we will continue to market artwork after exhibition. But we also know from experience that galleries do not exist in a vacuum—marketing works best when applied from multiple fronts, so cross-promotion between our artists is strongly encouraged.
COMMISSION RATES
Renegade Red's commission rates fall into three categories: Hanging art, Non-hanging art, and Crafts
Hanging artwork
Any art that is displayed on our gallery walls. This category is generally reserved for primarily 2D original artworks, but may vary depending on the exhibition. We offer two options for commission rates for this category; our default is Option 1, if Option 2 is not requested by the Artist. If Otion 2 is requested, all hanging fees are due upon art delivery.
1. Flat commission: 50% of sales
2. Hanging fee + commission: $10 per piece hanging fee (double if 36" wide or over) +25% of sales
Non-hanging artwork
All artwork that that is not displayed on our gallery walls. This category includes sculpture, reproductions, or original 2D works that are not displayed on our gallery walls.
• Commission rate for non-hanging artwork: 35% of sales
Crafts
Crafts are generally hand-made items that have a specific use, other than as an object of art. They can include crafted goods, jewelry, soaps, furniture, and other trinkets. We do understand that there is a blurry line between arts and crafts, and will consider diverting from our standard commission rate upon request.
• Commission rate for crafts: 50% of sales
Hope to hear from you soon!
