NATIONAL EXHIBITS BY BLIND ARTISTS, INC.
(215) 925-3213 · (800) 222-1754
CALL FOR ARTISTS
"ART BEYOND SIGHT" – 2007-2008
Sponsored by NEBA, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Free Library of
Fall 2007
*Additional venues are scheduled throughout 2008*
NEBA Selections and Awards Selection Chair:
Jan Baltzell, Artist, Professor at the
PRIZES: Best in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional
EXHIBIT ELIGIBILITY:
1. All participating legally blind artists must be able to verify the nature of their vision loss.
2. All participating legally blind artists must be eighteen years or older.
3. All artwork must have been completed since the vision loss.
4. Artwork must not have been previously exhibited by NEBA.
5. Artists may submit slides (preferred); 8" x 10" photographs or electronic files on CD-ROM for three pieces of artwork.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2007
Send to:
National Exhibits by Blind Artists, Inc. (NEBA)
Notification of the results of the review will be on or around May 1, 2007.
SLIDES:
1. Slides should be 2" x 2" color transparencies.
2. a) Send 1 slide per entry for each two-dimensional work.
b) Send 2 slides for each three-dimensional work.
3. Each slide must be marked with the artist's name on the front, title of work and medium. Place a dot in the upper right hand corner on front of slide.
4. Slides must be of actual work available for exhibit.
5. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of the slides. Slides of work NOT SELECTED for the show will be returned after judging.
6. Enclosed form must be completed and returned with slides.
ACCEPTED WORKS:
All artwork accepted for the exhibit must arrive (shipped or delivered) not later than May 24, 2007. It must be insured by the artist and arrive ready for display.
Ship to:
Postal delivery: NEBA,
Courier or hand delivery: NEBA,
PLEASE NOTE: NEBA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT WORKS NOT PROPERLY PREPARED FOR EXHIBIT. WORKS HAVE BEEN REJECTED IN THE PAST AS UNSUITABLE FOR SHOWING BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY OR READY FOR DISPLAY.
1. Plexiglas is preferred in place of glass.
2. Sculpture must be suitably mounted; bases must be securely attached.
3. Textiles or other fiber work must have a rod for hanging.
4. Paintings or drawings must be framed and wired for hanging.
5. All work should be professionally packed for shipping (or packed in a comparable manner). Your container will be used for return shipping.
6. All work must be insured for shipping. NEBA provides insurance for return delivery.
7. For any work selected for the show, NEBA will request a short biography of the artist and a description of the work. This may be a taped message on cassette.
8. A contract will be sent upon notification of acceptance by the jury.
9. All works will be returned to the artist or released to purchaser at the close of the contract period for this exhibit.
10. NEBA receives a 20% commission on all sales of artwork.
Submission deadline: March 30, 2007
