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In Black and White
​Call for Writers

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Devoid of color but full of content, Artists and writers will be partnered up for a unique exhibition In Black and White. Artists are encouraged to submit work in any media but must be produced using Black and White only.  Writer will submit sample works for consideration. Accepted artwork will be shared with allocated to a writer who will used the artwork as inspiration for a short writing piece (500 words or less) to be exhibited with the artwork.
All accepted artwork and paired writing will be included in an exhibition, online exhibit, and print catalog.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Writers Sample Deadline:          Friday, June 8, 2018 (EXTENDED DEADLINE)
Artist/Writer Notification:              June 15, 2018
Writers Preferred Pieces due:      June 22, 2018
Writer’s artwork assigned:            June 25, 2018
Writers Completion Date:             July 15, 2018
Exhibition Date:                              August 3 – 30, 2018
Opening Reception:                       Friday, August 3, 2018 5 – 7 PM.
 
AWARDS
One set of awards will be given to artists and one to writers.
First Place $200 cash award, Second Place $100, Third Place $50.
Honorable Mention Juror Awards may also be selected at the will also be selected.
 
JUROR PANEL: There will be one artist Judge Panel and one Writer Panel made up of professionals in each field.
 
NOTIFICATION:
  • Artist Jurors will select the top pieces to be exhibited. The number of selected works will depend on size of submitted works.
  • Writers Juror panel will select a number of writers to match the number of artworks selected for the exhibition. Writers will be send a link to all artwork selected for the exhibition. Writers will be given 1 week to submit their prefer artwork selections.
  • All artist and writers will be notified by email no later than June 15 of the jury results.
  • Award winners announced at the Opening Reception on Friday August 3, 5 – 7 PM

WRITERS ENTRY FEE:      $25   (SAA Members and Students with active ID receive $5 discount.)
 
HOW TO APPLY
  • Must submit a selection of 2 writing samples (not exceeding 1000 words each) and a entry form by visiting Springfieldart.org/inblackandwhite
  • Works may be submitted as word documents or PDF only.
  • Your writing file name must be Last Name First initial - Title. Example: Smith J - Sample 1.PDF
  • Writers should make note in their application if they we willing to write for more than one piece.
  • Pay submission fee. Student writers must attach a copy of student ID to entry form inorder to receive discount.
 
WRITER ELIGIBILITY
  • International Call for Writers.  Registration is open to all working artists over the age of 18.
  • At least one of the writing samples must be created in the last 1 years.
  • The final work for In Black and White will be inspired by one of 5 preferred pieces by the writer as selected by the exhibition committee.
  • Writing should not contain foul language.
 
WRITING DELIVERY
Completed works must be submitted to SpringfieldArt.org/inblackandwhite by July 15, 2018. Works not submitted by this time will not be included in the exhibition or catalog.

LEGAL INFORMATION
By submitting work to this exhibition all artists and writers agree to the following terms.
 
All artists understand that writers will be using the visual and conceptual elements of their work as inspiration for a short writing piece. The artist releases full control of the writing content to the assigned writer and the Springfield Art Association.
 
All writers agree to create work that is sensitive and respectful to the nature in which the artist’s works was created. All writers agree to write about artwork as assigned to them by the exhibition committee. Writers will be offered a list of top 5 preferred pieces and the committee will attempt to select from those preferred pieces if possible.
 
PUBLICITY
The Springfield Art Association reserves the right to photograph and reproduce, in color or black & white, all artworks and writing accepted for this exhibition, regardless of copyright, for educational and/or publicity purposes. Artist and writers retain full copyright of the work.
 
SALES
The Springfield Art Association will retain a 35% commission on all artwork sales directly attributed to the exhibition. All prices set by the artist at the time of entry to include the 35% commission. The price will remain the same for the exhibit as listed on the entry form. Artist may choose to list work not for sale at time of drop off.
 
Exhibition Catalogue
The Springfield Art Association will produce an exhibition catalog which will include an image of the artwork and corresponding writing. All participating artists and writers will receive a complimentary copy of the catalog. Springfield Art Association will sell copied of the exhibition catalog to offset the cost of production.

    In Black & White Writers Entry Form

    Writing Sample:
    • Samples should not exceed 1000 words
    • Samples must be submitted as word or pdf files
    • Files must be titled: Last Name First Initial - Title (Example: Smith J - In the Breeze)
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Students receive a $5 discount. A copy of valid student ID must be submitted in order to receive discount.
    Max file size: 20MB
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