Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2006
The deadline for submissions to the 2006 Mid-Atlantic New Painting competition has passed. All artists have been sent notification of the juror's selections. The next competition will be held in 2008. If you submitted to this year's competition and have not yet received notification in the mail, please contact the gallery at gallery@umw.edu
The Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2006 exhibition is a juried competition highlighting new developments in painting throughout the mid-Atlantic region. At least $2000 in awards will be distributed. An exhibition of the selected works will be on display in the Ridderhof Martin Gallery from January 26 to March 3, 2006. This will be the fifth contemporary art competition held by the University of Mary Washington Galleries.
Juror
We are pleased to announce that the juror for our 2006 Exhibition will be Dr. Jonathan P. Binstock, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, in Washington, DC. Click here to read more about the juror.
Eligibility
The competition is open to artists living and working in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Paintings in any medium are eligible. Entries must have been completed within the past two years.
Calendar
| Wednesday, June 15 to Friday, September 16, 2005 | Acceptance of entries. Slides, entry fee and entry form must be received by 4pm on closing date. |
| November 1, 2005 | Notifications mailed to all participating artists. |
| Friday, December 16, 2005 | Selected works must be received by the University of Mary Washington Galleries for juror inspection by this date. |
| Thursday, January 26, 2006, 5 to 7pm | Opening Reception and Presentation of Awards by Juror. |
| January 26 - March 3, 2006 | Exhibition on view. |
Method of Selection
Selection will be done in two stages. The juror will make initial selections from color slides and jpeg images. Artists will be notified of the juror’s decision. Works selected are then submitted for final inspection and assigning of awards by the juror. Works accepted for final inspection may be withheld from the exhibition at the juror’s discretion. While this option is seldom exercised, it is necessary to ensure the quality of the exhibition. The juror’s decision is final.
Specifications
Artists may submit up to three works. Works must be suitable for hanging, and not exceed 80" in any dimension, including frame. Unframed work is acceptable if it is submitted with hanging instructions, special hardware, etc. Artists may submit works with special installation requirements if the artist is available to install. The University of Mary Washington Galleries reserves the right to exclude any entry that presents complex storage or installation problems, or that, in the judgment of the staff and juror, is not a painting.
Entry Fee and Form
A $30 non-refundable fee must accompany the ENTRY FORM , and allows the artist to submit slides of up to three paintings. Please send check or money order made payable to the University of Mary Washington Galleries. Do not send cash. Lack of fee or an incomplete entry form will disqualify the entry.
Slide Submissions
Send one 35mm slide in standard mount (no glass) for each work. Label slides as follows:
Artist’s last name, first name.
Title of work, Completion Date.
Medium, Dimensions including frame (H x W x D).
Make a red dot in the lower left-hand corner.
JPEG Submissions
For digital submissions, please send CD with jpeg images no smaller than 960 x 1200 pixels. Include same information as above.
Slides and CDs of accepted works will be retained. Slides and CDs of non-accepted works will be returned only if a stamped, self-addressed envelope is enclosed.
Delivery & Return of Works
Accepted works may be hand delivered or shipped prepaid, and will be shipped back if return shipping charges and a handling charge are prepaid. Shipping and labeling instructions will be detailed in the acceptance letter. Hand-delivered works must be wrapped or boxed for their protection.
Liability and Agreement
Entries will be insured by the University of Mary Washington while in its custody. The Galleries staff will exercise all reasonable care in handling. The University of Mary Washington employees and agents cannot assume liability for loss or damage for any cause. Artists are encouraged to insure their shipped work. The Galleries reserves the right to photograph any accepted work for publicity purposes and to install the accepted works in any manner deemed necessary for exhibition or security reasons. Sending an entry to this exhibition constitutes an agreement by the artist to the conditions set forth above.
Click here to download and print an ENTRY FORM (pdf file). To receive a prospectus and entry form by mail, please send SASE to University of Mary Washington Galleries, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300 or email gallery@umw.edu.
Send slides or CD, entry form, fee, and self-addressed stamped envelope to:
Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2006
University of Mary Washington Galleries
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5300
Questions? Email us at gallery@umw.edu, or call 540-654-1013.