Calls To Artists

Call to Artists: April 2023

“UpCycled: Turning Waste into Wonder”

 

Description of Exhibit: Upcycling, also known as creative reuse, is a form of recycling where objects are given a new life and function, often transforming waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new products with greater quality, such as artistic value or environmental value.

This call invites local and regional artists to create artworks from repurposed, recycled, and/or found objects and materials. Artists are encouraged to submit works that skillfully UpCycle & Re-Imagine different types of materials to create visually satisfying and thought-provoking work. This month-long exhibit embraces the mindset of sustainability and comes just in time for Earth Day on April 22.

Medium requirements: No restriction in the type of media used for artwork, we only ask that work must incorporate or portray reusable/repurposed/recycled/reclaimed materials, human-made or organic, including, but not limited to wood, metal, stone, glass, paper, fabric, and plastic. Work can be 2D or 3D, including but not limited to paintings, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, pottery, collage, metalwork or stonework.

Who’s Eligible: MCA Artist Members (New members can join online at mcaocala.org/membership)

Entry Guidelines:

    • All entries are to be submitted digitally to https://MCAupcycled.artcall.org no later than Sunday, March 26 at midnight. No physical or mailed in submissions will be accepted. Artists must follow the online application process and include:
      • Artists’ Contact Info (Name, phone, address, email, and social media handles/website)
      • A brief statement for each submitted piece and how it relates to the exhibit theme
      • High-res images for each entry in JPG, PNG or PDF format showing the full piece
    • Each artist may submit two (2) pieces for consideration. All work must be original; no giclee or reproductions. Only entries which adhere to the theme will be accepted. Suggested size per piece is up to 40“ in any direction. However, if 2D artwork is oversized, only one (1) submission will be considered.
    • All 2D work must be gallery ready, properly wired with suitable hanging mechanisms to support its weight and framed, or created on a gallery wrapped canvas. All 3D work must be assembled by the artist before it is accepted.
    • All work that is shown must be for sale, split 70% to the artist and 30% to MCA. MCA’s proceeds help further our mission to Champion, Convene and Create opportunities for the arts in Ocala/Marion County, Florida.
    • Selection of work is at the discretion of the Gallery Director & Gallery Committee. We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that does not meet MCA’s requirements or does not match the intent of the exhibit. Please read our full Submission Guidelines in the next page before submitting.

Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, March 26th , 2023 (by midnight)

Status Notification: Friday, March 31st, 2023 (by 6pm via ArtCall email)

Exhibit Dates & Location: April 7 – 29, 2023 | The Brick Gallery (23 SW Broadway St.)

Drop Off Date: Monday, April 3, 2023 (11am – 4pm)

Artists’ Reception*: Friday, April 7, 2023 (5 – 6pm) – *By invitation – for members, artists & friends only!

Pick Up Date: Monday, May 1st, 2023 (11am – 4pm)

Contact: MCA Gallery Director; Ashley Justiniano | Email: [email protected]

 

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Call to Designers & Markers:

“Sustainable Fashion Show”

 

 

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Call to Artists: May 2023

“OCALA: The Art of Community”

 

Description of Exhibit:In celebration of our NEW published coffee-table book, ‘Ocala: The Art of Community’, Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) invites local artist members to submit artworks in various mediums that encompass the theme of OCALA, ART and COMMUNITY.

Medium requirements: No restriction in the type of media used for artwork, we only ask that work must incorporate or portray reusable/repurposed/recycled/reclaimed materials, human-made or organic, including, but not limited to wood, metal, stone, glass, paper, fabric, and plastic. Work can be 2D or 3D, including but not limited to paintings, drawings, textiles, photography, sculpture, pottery, collage, metalwork or stonework.

Who’s Eligible: MCA Artist Members (New members can join online at mcaocala.org/membership)

Entry Guidelines:

    • • All entries are to be submitted digitally to https://mcaocala.artcall.org no later than Sunday, April 23 at midnight. No physical or mailed in submissions will be accepted. Artists must follow the online application process and include:
      • Artists’ Contact Info (Name, phone, address, email, and social media handles/website)
      • A brief statement for each submitted piece and how it relates to the exhibit theme
      • High-res images for each entry in JPG, PNG or PDF format showing the full piece
    • Each artist may submit two (2) pieces for consideration. All work must be original; no giclee or reproductions. Only entries which adhere to the theme will be accepted. Suggested size per piece is up to 40“ in any direction. However, if 2D artwork is oversized, only one (1) submission will be considered.
    • All 2D work must be gallery ready, properly wired with suitable hanging mechanisms to support its weight and framed, or created on a gallery wrapped canvas. All 3D work must be assembled by the artist before it is accepted.
    • All work that is shown must be for sale, split 70% to the artist and 30% to MCA. MCA’s proceeds help further our mission to Champion, Convene and Create opportunities for the arts in Ocala/Marion County, Florida.
    • Selection of work is at the discretion of the Gallery Director & Gallery Committee. We reserve the right to reject work for the exhibition that does not meet MCA’s requirements or does not match the intent of the exhibit. Please read our full Submission Guidelines in the next page before submitting.

Deadline for Submissions: Sunday, April 23, 2023 (by midnight)

Status Notification: Friday, April 28, 2023 (by 6pm via ArtCall email)

Exhibit Dates & Location: May 5 – 27, 2023 | The Brick Gallery (23 SW Broadway St.)

Drop Off Date: Monday, May 1st, 2023 (11am – 4pm)

Artists’ Reception*: Friday, May 5, 2023 (5 – 6pm) – *By invitation – for members, artists & friends only!

Pick Up Date: Monday, May 29 (11am – 4pm) | The Brick Gallery

Contact: MCA Gallery Director; Ashley Justiniano | Email: [email protected]

 

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Call to Artists & Makers

THE SHOP at The Brick

For SUMMER Consignment: MAY – AUGUST 2023 

 

Prospectus: MCA seeks to add a variety of fine arts & artisan crafts to its Gallery Shop that showcases our local creative community. Located in the heart of downtown Ocala, The Brick Gallery has been the hub for artists and art lovers since 2001. Items are carefully selected by our Gallery Committee with an eye for quality, representation of the area, broad retail appeal, and price. Jurying artwork supports MCA’s goal be THE place to find unique, one-of-a-kind works crafted with technical capability, skill, and quality.

Eligibility: Must be an active MCA artist member. Local and regional artists can join online anytime at mcaocala.org/membership for only $30 per year.

Mediums: We are looking to showcase our region’s creative bounty by including fine arts & artisan crafts including but in no means limited to; original paintings, drawings, photographs, jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, metal, artist-made notecards, reproduction prints, textiles, artist-made wearables, home décor items, holiday items, and uniquely Ocala items. Have something else not on this list? Contact us! We’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: The sale of artwork is split with 70% going to the Artist and 30% to support MCA’s mission of championing the arts in Marion County, Florida. Checks and a statement of sales will be mailed to the artist at the end of the month following the sale date.

Important Dates: MCA rotates its consignment on a quarterly basis. The Shop will be debuting their SUMMER selection of artists / artworks on the first Friday of June during MCA’s exhibit opening reception. The deadline to apply for SUMMER selection is May 7, 2023 by 11:59 pm. The Summer consignment will run through end of August 2023.

Entry Guidelines: To be considered for The Shop, artists must apply through ArtCall by midnight on May 7, 2023. MCA’s guidelines ensure that we can represent your work fairly and display it to its best effect. We reserve the right to refuse to display any work that does not meet these guidelines:

  • Artists must set up a profile and submit each piece separately at artcall.org along with high-res images, contact info, title of artwork, dimensions, sale price and a brief statement/bio.
  • Artwork must be handmade, original art created by the artist – no kits or mass-produced items!
  • Artists may submit a maximum of 10 original works for consideration.
  • All artworks have a size limit: suggested size is up to 20” (inches) in any direction
  • Artwork must be display-ready based on the medium and manner of presentation.
  • Specific SUMMER & uniquely Ocala items are encouraged for this consignment period.

Other Information: MCA Gallery Committee will review submissions made via ArtCall only, no exceptions. Artists will be notified of their status via email by 6pm on May 15, 2023. Selected applicants must drop off their items during gallery hours between Tuesday, May 16 and Friday, May 19, 2023. Only pre-approved pieces will be added. New artists will be asked to sign a Consignment Agreement and bring a Submission Confirmation receipt for each of the approved artwork(s), which may be downloaded from the “Calls to Artists” section on our website. It is the artists’ responsibility to complete the Inventory Sheet clearly, with each piece labeled with price and inventory number. Further information and the consignment agreement will be sent along with notification of acceptance or rejection. If your art is not selected, please do not be discouraged! Space is limited and very competitive. We encourage you to try again next season!

Contact: MCA Gallery Director; Ashley Justiniano | Email: [email protected]

 

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RESOURCES FOR MCA ARTISTS:

ArtCall Tutorial for MCA Art Exhibits