PROSPECTUS Metamorphosis A Juried Show of Encaustic Work Co-sponsored by Haydon Art Center Lincoln, Nebraska and International Encaustic Artists Organized by Susan Joan Schenk & Margaret Berry March 5 - 28, 2009 Metamorphosis means transformation. Additionally, it can mean to alter, as if by sorcery. Or to cause to change form, structure, character, condition, or function. Both animate and inanimate are subject to the forces of change. However, interpretation of the concept of metamorphosis and how it is portrayed is wide open to the visual artist. This exhibition explores the multi-faceted dimensions and idea of Metamorphosis through the encaustic medium JUROR: George W. Neubert, has served as director of the Sheldon Museum of Art, Lincoln, Nebraska and San Antonio Art Museum, Associate Director of Art for the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Project Director for the Project Sculpture/Public Sites program at the Golden Gate National Park, and Chief Curator of Art at the Oakland Museum. Neubert is also an artist and sculptor. He has exhibited his work in the United States and internationally in Japan and Budapest. He was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts Artist Grant in 1980. CALL FOR ENTRIES: You are invited to submit up to 3 digital jpeg images of your original art works that relate to the theme of “Metamorphosis” All work must have been created in the past two years, and consist primarily of the encaustic medium. Entries must be postmarked by December 5, 2008, no exceptions. FEES A non-refundable entry fee will be charged. Total Fee is $30 for up to 3 entries. Prepare two checks for $15 each, one payable to: Haydon Art Center and the other payable to International Encaustic Artists. Please do not send cash. ENTRIES In order to provide the juror with an accurate representation of all the properties inherent to the encaustic medium, the following submission will be required: $30 for 3 jpegs, each representing a different entry, burned onto a CD. Please submit 300dpi, size about 8”x10”. Title each entry with your name and the number to correspond with entry form, for example, 1smith_mary.jpg, 2smith_mary.jpg, 3smith_mary.jpg. Mark any CD envelopes or cases with your name as well. A statement by the artist on how the work relates to the theme of Metamorphosis. NOTIFICATION: February 5, 2009 ACCEPTED ENTRIES: Artwork must be presented in a professional manner. If it is appropriate to frame your work, simple contemporary frames are preferred. Artwork must be dry, clean and ready to hang or display. 2D pieces that hang on the wall must use flat fasteners with the wire ends wrapped and have a “clean” backing. Deep cradled and artist wrapped works should be wired fairly tight on the inside (not back) of the support so the piece rests flush against the wall. ACCEPTED ARTWORK SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFO & DATES You may deliver accepted work in one of two ways: 1. Shipping: Must be received by Haydon Art Center by Friday, February 20, 2009 before 5pm. Shipped entries may either be sent prepaid w/insurance (include form), or with a credit card number or FedEx account number for return shipping / insurance costs. All shipping containers must be reusable. If you ship, we suggest that you email us at both infohaydon@windstream.net and sschenk@neb.rr.com and let us know a package is on the way. This would allow us time to trace a lost package before the deadline. 2. Hand-delivery: Haydon Art Center will accept hand delivered work during regular gallery hours 11 am until 5:00 pm on Friday, February 20. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 5 pm • and by appointment Refer to the CHECKLIST paragraph listed below for hand delivery address, and specific addresses for UPS, Fed Ex and USPS. Hand Delivery & Package Shipping Address (UPS OR FEDEX) Haydon Art Center 335 N. 8th Street Suite A Lincoln, NE 68516 Phone: (402) 475-5421 Fax: (402) 475-5421 SALES By submitting work for exhibit, the Exhibitor authorizes Haydon Art Center to sell such work for the retail price indicated for each work on the entry form. In the event of a sale, checks are made payable to the artist. HAC requests the artist donate 50% of the proceeds to HAC, a gift that is fully tax-deductible. All artwork must be for sale. CLOSE OF EXHIBITION & REMOVAL OF ARTWORK This exhibition will end on Saturday, March 28. Artwork may be picked up between 11:00 – 5:00 Monday, March 30, 2009. All shipped artwork will be dispatched by March 31, 2009. Artists leaving their work after the pickup date will be charged $5 per day per piece for storage. Works left beyond 30 days will be considered a donation to HAC. CALENDAR: CHECK LIST 1. Completed Entry Form with artwork & CD return information and signature. 2. Completed Artist Agreement with signature 3. A CD with up to 3 jpegs. CD should be marked with your name, address, phone, and titles of each artwork. 4. Two checks: $15, payable to Haydon Art Center and another $15, payable to IEA for the total entry fee of $30. 5. Determine your method of shipping and ship or hand-deliver all of the above items to the Haydon Art Center, 335 N. 8th Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68516. Artist Agreement IEA and Haydon Art Center Delivery & Pick-up: Artist agrees to deliver all artwork (only accepted work for juried show) including prices, titles, and dimensions by February 20, 2009, to: Haydon Art Center (HAC). Hand drop-offs during Haydon Art Center hours on February 20. If Artist fails to deliver work during this time period, Haydon Art Center and IEA reserves the right to withdraw Artist from the show(s) without notice. The Artist will be responsible for delivery of the artwork to Haydon Art Center, including any costs of shipping, and will be similarly responsible for the return of artwork from Haydon Art Center. Haydon Art Center and IEA are not responsible for artwork left beyond the last stated pick-up date March 30. Haydon Art Center and IEA are not responsible for any bodily injuries to persons involved in, or for any property damage that might occur during the loading, unloading or transit of artwork. Sales/Donation: ? In the event of sale, the Haydon Art Center/Friends of Haydon requests that the Artist donate 50% of the proceeds to Haydon Art Center/Friends of Haydon. Such a gift is fully tax-deductible. The exhibitor is responsible for the collection and payment of state sales taxes due on any sales of their work from the show. Signed________________, 2009 Artist Name: _______________________________ Artist mailing address: ___________________________________________________ Artist email: ____________________________________ Artist phone number: _____________________________ Artist Signature: _______________________________________________ ENTRY FORM Please Print or Type Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Phone: Email: Return Shipping: Prepaid Labels for FedEx #, or indicate prepaid and enclose form Fill out both copies for each entry Entry # 1 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: Entry # 1 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: Entry # 2 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: Entry # 2 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: Entry # 3 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: Entry # 3 Title: Medium: Size: Retail Price: