CFE: Mono Variations
CALL FOR ENTRIES | Mono Variations | Deadline October 25, 2023
Open to all California based artists, and all CSP artist, student, lifetime, honorary members, regardless of location, who are current in their membership dues.
The Monoprint technique offers print artists one of the most basic ways to make an impression with a repeating template, stencil, or stamp, that can be loaded with infinite variation. We have probably all seen images of handprints on a rock. A hand print is a fascinating example because the same stamp will produce a different image every time. A monoprint series pressed from a static matrix has a repeating, and yet always morphing theme. Over multiple prints using the same matrix with different applications patterns arise, and variations may divulge a story.
California based printmakers, and eligible CSP members are invited to Submit up to 3 prints from a series of monoprints, based on the same matrix, reusable template, origin of construction, or marked plate. The work should explore an image serially. Submit a minimum of 2, maximum of 3 prints for jurying. Original artwork must be a monoprint between 8″ and 22″ in width. Accepted artists will have 2 works chosen to show as a pair in the exhibition at Arc Gallery. Accepted artists will have the option to show up to 5 works from the same series online, in our digital web gallery. Digitally displaying the many pieces together will highlight the depth and breadth of the collection.
JUROR
Michelle Edelman, founder and curator of Tint Gallery, San Francisco, CA
Michelle Edelman, founder and curator of TINT Gallery, is a trained art historian currently based in San Francisco. She received her MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, where she focused her studies on 19th century British art. In her curation style, she is largely influenced by James Abbott McNeil Whistler. Prior to Whistler, Victorians stacked paintings from floor to ceiling, cramming in as much artwork as possible. Whistler changed this by emphasizing the need for each artwork to have breathing space, for the viewer to be able to interact with and focus on one work at a time. Whistler believed that all details in an exhibition could be coordinated in such a way that the exhibition itself would become a work of art. Placement was just as important as content. For Michelle Edelman, this is the role of the curator: to create an exhibition that becomes a work of art in itself.
VENUE
SF Arc Gallery 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California
Website: arc-sf.com
IMPORTANT DATES
These dates and times are subject to change. We will maintain every effort to keep timelines updated.
Exhibition Dates: January 13–February 17, 2024.
Submission Open: July 31
Deadline: October 25
Notification of selected Artists: November 5
Shipped Artwork Received By: Wednesday, January 3-6
Artwork Drop Off: Saturday January 7 and 8
Opening Reception: Saturday January 13
Exhibition Talk: TBD
Closing Reception: Saturday, February 17, 12:00-3pm
Artwork Pick Up: Saturday February 17, 3-5:00pm
ELIGIBILITY
Open to all California based artists, and all CSP artist, student, lifetime, honorary members, regardless of location, who are current in their membership dues.
Incomplete applications may not be considered. Please adhere to the following submission instructions.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Entry Fee
Application fee: $35, $25 for CSP members, for up to 3 pieces.
Entry Submission
Entries are accepted starting August 1, 2023 and will close October 25, 2023.
https://californiasocietyofprintmakers.submittable.com/submit
Entries must be submitted using the CSP Submittable application and include the following:
- Entries must be File Type: JPG or PNG only. File Dimensions: 1,920 pixels or greater on the longest side. Keep File Size: Under 5 MB. Color Profile: sRGB
- Use the following naming convention: 01_Title. (do not indicate artists name under file format)
- A numbered image list that includes the following information for each image in the order and format seen below. Each jpeg number and label must correspond to the number and title on the image list: 1. Title, Medium, Image Dimensions in inches H x W x D, Year, Price.
- Submit a short publication ready artwork statement as it relates to the exhibition theme. (no names)
- Select artwork delivery option (see “Delivery Options” below).
Artwork and Bio information may be used in exhibition and publicity materials. Please submit professional publication ready materials.
ARTWORK
Definition of Monoprint:
Monoprinting and monotyping are similar but not identical. Both involve the transfer of ink from a plate to the paper, canvas, or other surface that will ultimately hold the work of art. In monoprinting, an artist creates a reusable template of the intended image. Templates may include stencils, metal plates and flat stones. This form of printing produces multiple prints from the same template. Monotyping, in contrast, involves the use of an impermanent image that degrades after just one print. For example, one form of monotype transfers painted images from a gelatin plate onto a sheet of paper. Upon completion, the image no longer remains on the gelatin plate.
Monoprints can be thought of as variations on a theme, with the theme resulting from some permanent features being found on the template – lines, textures – that persist from print to print. Variations are endless, but permanent features of the template will persist from one print to the next.
(wikipedia) This definition is given for the purpose of this CFE.
Artwork Requirements / Restrictions
Only artwork utilizing traditional monoprint techniques will be accepted. Work must be between 8 and 22 inches horizontally. Artist books and 3d pieces within the dimension limitations are open to submission. Work must be mounted or framed with wire hang hardware installed or able to safely display on pedestal(s).
Artwork Sales / Commission
Artwork must be for sale. All artwork sales must be processed through Arc Gallery. Arc Gallery retains a commission of 40% of the artwork sale, 60% will be paid to the artist. Sold artwork must remain on exhibit for the duration of the show.
Exhibiting artists are required to sign an Artist Consignment Agreement with Arc Gallery.
Accepted Artwork
Artwork must be clean, framed, wired and ready to hang or place on a base.
Please label artwork on the back/bottom with: Artist Name, Phone #, Email Address, Title of work, Medium, HxWxD, Price.
California Society of Printmakers and Arc Gallery reserve the right to use submitted imagery for promotional uses.
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY
Arc Gallery and CSP will exercise the utmost care in handling all artwork. Arc Gallery covers up to 60% of the stated retail value of the artwork, for loss or damage while installed at the gallery. Artist agrees that artwork will not be insured during artwork transport to/from the gallery or while in the possession of the UPS ship-to site. Insurance release to be provided by Arc Gallery.
CSP does not accept responsibility for lost or damaged artwork regardless of the reason. Exhibiting artists are required to sign an artist consignment agreement with Arc Gallery.
DELIVERY OPTIONS
Work that does not arrive by the below deadlines will not be included in the exhibition.
Drop off Artwork
Sunday and Monday, January 7 and 8. Arc Gallery, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Time TBD.
Shipped Artwork
Shipped work must arrive by Wednesday, January 3-6. Address will be provided to accepted artists.
All shipped work must have a prepaid UPS or FedEx return shipping label included in the box. Work must be shipped in a sturdy, reusable container. Work that does not arrive by the shipping deadline will not be included in the exhibition.
Pickup Artwork
Saturday February 17, 3-5 pm after closing reception, (or by appointment). Artists may be charged a fee for work left after this date.
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Contact Kevin Harris at exhibitions@caprintmakers.org.
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https://californiasocietyofprintmakers.submittable.com/submit
