Call for Art: Sculptural Elements
A Summer 2023 Sculpture Exhibition
June 8 - July 8, 2023
Sculpture is an ancient art form that continuously grows and is constantly challenging the range of its possibilities, forever evolving and adopting new materials and methods. Sculpture is, essentially, any form of art that breaks the third dimension, and can be measured by its width, height and depth.
Sculpture juxtaposes solid form with negative space and creates dynamic balance that plays on our mental faculties. The dimensionality of sculpture creates opportunities for viewers to engage with surface, form, shadow and light. By observing artwork in three dimensions, from alternate angles and viewpoints, interpretation and meaning are subject to change.
This call for Art is an opportunity for artists to consider the possibilities that come from working in three dimensions. Artists are invited and encouraged to submit work that challenges the concept of sculptural elements, and explore both traditional and non-traditional materials and processes.
A Summer 2023 Sculpture Exhibition
June 8 - July 8, 2023
Sculpture is an ancient art form that continuously grows and is constantly challenging the range of its possibilities, forever evolving and adopting new materials and methods. Sculpture is, essentially, any form of art that breaks the third dimension, and can be measured by its width, height and depth.
Sculpture juxtaposes solid form with negative space and creates dynamic balance that plays on our mental faculties. The dimensionality of sculpture creates opportunities for viewers to engage with surface, form, shadow and light. By observing artwork in three dimensions, from alternate angles and viewpoints, interpretation and meaning are subject to change.
This call for Art is an opportunity for artists to consider the possibilities that come from working in three dimensions. Artists are invited and encouraged to submit work that challenges the concept of sculptural elements, and explore both traditional and non-traditional materials and processes.
Dates to remember:
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at gallery@worcester.edu
Important information:
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
- Submission deadline: May 6, 2023
- Email notifications of acceptance: May 12, 2023
- Delivery of work to gallery: May 27-28, 2023
- Exhibition dates: June 8 - July 8, 2023
- Opening reception: June 8, 2023 (5-7pm)
- Work pick up dates: July 8 (5-6pm) or July 9 (11am-5pm), 2023
- or by appointment no later than July 15, 2023
Submission format/requirements:
All work is submitted digitally for consideration. Email your submissions in one email to the Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery at gallery@worcester.edu
- Include in your email submission:
- attached word or pdf document that includes the following info for each submission: Title, media/materials, size and if it is for sale include the price. Also include in this document any social media or website information you would like to include.
- attached word or pdf document that includes a 1-2 paragraph (no more than a page) art/artist statement.
- attached digital image files (up to 3 separate works with up to three views of each) must be .jpg files. Each image file should be named using the following format: Artist name_Artwork title.jpg Please do not embed your images in your word or pdf documents.
- All submissions must include high quality image/sound/video files. If your work is accepted, it is that file that will be used for the online exhibition.
- Incomplete or incorrectly formatted submissions will not be considered
Important information:
- Accepted works must be delivered to the gallery by May 28th. We do not ship work to or from the gallery.
- The Dolphin Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is significantly different from the original submission.
- All accepted works must remain on display for the duration of the exhibition.
- All work must be display-ready. Hangable work must be framed where appropriate with appropriate hanging hardware installed and ready. 3D work must be structurally sound and safe, ready for display. Any work requiring technical support must include that technical support and/or equipment. Any work with special display issues will require additional consideration before final acceptance.
- All work must be original and made within the last five years.
- Artists are invited to submit up to three works of art.
- We do not take commissions or sell work through the gallery. If someone is interested in purchasing your work, we will give you their contact info and let you work that out with them directly.
The Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery, located in the Ghosh Science and Technology Center, offers five main exhibits interspersed with shorter term events throughout the year. The gallery invites artists in all stages of their careers along with our faculty and students to exhibit works that explore the established, edgy, and innovative ideas in the artistic world. The gallery’s mission is to contribute to the cultural offerings of the region by exhibiting work of vitality and interest in the contemporary art world.
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