SUMMER CITY
WAAM Artists Members Invitational
June 20th - July 20th
Opening Reception, Thurs. Jun. 20th 6 - 8pm
Peer Juried by NYAE Panel
Overview
The New York Artists Equity Association (NYAE) and the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum (WAAM) have a shared history that dates to their respective foundings as artist associations. Many early NYAE members summered in Woodstock and nearby communities and were WAAM members. Given this shared history, WAAM and NYAE are staging member exchange shows; during the above dates WAAM artists will show at NYAE. NYAE artists are showing at WAAM’s Woodstock location from April 19th to June 2nd , 2024.
How to Participate
Applicants must be current WAAM artist members in good standing. NYAE membership is not a requirement for submission. To check on WAAM membership status contact WAAM directly.
Submissions may comprise up to three artworks and a short (two to three paragraph) combined bio and artist’s statement. Images are to be submitted digitally – preferably in either a Word or PDF format (with images of the artworks embedded in the file or attached to the email) and sent to info@nyartistsequity.org using the subject line “Summer City”. Submissions are charged a $10 processing & hanging fee.
Include complete caption information for each artwork image, noting title, size, media, and date of production. Submissions may be of paintings, drawings, mixed media works, prints, photographs, or sculpture. Submitted artworks may not exceed 36 inches in any dimension (including frame). Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
Entries must include current contact information: email, cell phone number, and postal/shipping address.
Deadline for entries is Sun. April 28th, 2024. Artists chosen for the exhibition will be notified on or about Wed. May 22nd. Invited artists need to confirm participation in writing via email by Wed. May 29th.
Drop off, shipping and pick-up of artwork is the sole responsibility of the artist. Insurance against theft and damage is likewise the sole responsibility of the artist.
Participating artists agree to adhere to the deadlines and drop-off/pick up dates noted below.
Last day to receive shipped works: Fri., Jun. 14th
In person artwork drop off at gallery: Fri., Jun. 14th and Sat., Jun. 15th from 12 - 4 pm
In person artwork pick-up at gallery: Sun., Jul. 21st and Mon., Jul. 22nd from 12 - 4pm
Accepted works must remain on site for the duration of the exhibition and be available for sale. During the exhibition’s run and for three months after the closing date, Equity Gallery shall retain a 50% sale commission of the final retail price of all exhibited works.
For further clarification or questions email Michael Gormley, Executive Director, NYAE at michael@nyartistsequity.org