Verde Variants - Juried by USG Studio Artists Mary Ann Trzyna & Susan Henke
Show Description:
Union Street Gallery invites artists to submit their most compelling works for our upcoming exhibition titled "Verde Variants." We are seeking a diverse array of 2D and 3D art that explores the depth of the color green in all its shades, textures, and symbolism.
Typically, green is seen as the hue of life, nature, and renewal. It can signify growth, harmony, and fertility. It can also evoke the fresh start of spring, the tranquility of a forest, or the vibrant energy of a verdant landscape. But green's spectrum goes beyond the natural world—it also encapsulates themes of envy, vitality, and the supernatural, conveying a multitude of emotions and ideas.
This exhibition aims to unravel the complexities of the color green, pushing beyond its traditional associations to uncover new interpretations and connections. We encourage artists to think laterally—how does green interact with concepts of identity, environment, social issues, or technological advancements? How can green be used to challenge our perceptions, evoke emotion, or comment on our society?
Submission Requirements:
Submissions can be of any medium and range from abstract expressions and conceptual pieces to figurative works and landscapes. We are especially interested in art that engages with green unexpectedly, be it through material, form, or thematic exploration.
- There are no size restrictions.
- You can submit between 1 and 5 works and we will accept a maximum of 3 works per artist to display during the show.
- Submission Fee: $25
- Please note the gallery takes 30% of artwork sales. Please consider this before submitting your prices on this application.
- Expectations are that artwork is ready to hang or display upon arrival. This includes but is not limited to artwork being framed, frames being wired for hanging, special display materials provided by the artist, etc. Also, all work must be accompanied by the following information: Title, Medium, Size, Price, Year.
Unframed canvas board, sheets of paper or picture frames without hanging apparatus will not be included in the exhibition. Please ensure all artwork is completely dry. Artwork that is still wet will not be included in the exhibition
Important Dates:
- Show dates: April 25th - May 18th, 2024
- Reception Date: ******May 11th, 2024******
- Reception Time: 11 AM to 4 PM
- Deadline to Submit: April 5th
- Acceptances will be sent out April 6th - 7th.
You will receive an email confirmation regardless
- Artwork drop off and receiving dates: April 11th, 12th, 13th, and 15th during normal gallery hours. (Thurs 12-4 | Fri 12-4 | Sat 11-4). Artwork that arrives or is dropped off later than these dates will not be included in the exhibition.
- Artwork pickup & return shipping will take place May 23rd, 24th, & 25th. Please include a shipping label if you plan on shipping your work.
Artwork Shipping & Pickup:
If accepted, you are free to ship us your work so long as you ship via FedEx or USPS(United States Postal Service) and provide a return label in your shipment. Artworks sent via UPS may not arrive or may arrive after the deadline to drop off artwork.
Artwork drop off and receiving dates are April 11th, 12th, 13th, and 15th (During regular gallery hours: Thurs 12-4 | Fri 12-4 | Sat 11-4)
Artwork pickup & return shipping will take place May 23rd, 24th, & 25th (During regular gallery hours: Thurs 12-4 | Fri 12-4 | Sat 11-4)
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Director, Julian Graham, at Director@UnionStreetGallery.org
Thank you so much for submitting to this upcoming show! See you soon!
Note: Submission fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Union Street Gallery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all submission fees are considered as donations to the gallery and helps fund exhibits, classes and workshops, maintenance fees, and more. For more information, visit UnionStreetGallery.org