Call for Entries - National Small Works Exhibition

National Small Works Exhibition

The 2012 Call for Entries is now live!

2011 1st Prize:"Calm Day at Fort Stark" by Hannah Phelps

About NSW-The National Small Works is annual juried exhbition that has been hosted by Washington Printmakers Gallery every August since 1997. Featuring contemporary artist-pulled prints, NSW exhibits an impressive array of technique as well as subject matter by limiting the size of print entries (maximum size of 170 square inches). Each year a curator from an area institution acts as juror. Past jurors have included Robert K. Newman (owner and director of the Old Print Shop in New York, NY); Eric Denker (Senior Lecturer National Gallery of Art); Linda C. Simmons (Curator Emeritus, The Corcoran Gallery of Art); Katherine L. Blood (Curator of Fine Prints, Library of Congress); and Helen Frederick (Founder and longtime director of Pyramic Atlantic); to name a few. We are excited to announce this year's juror is Brian Gardner, founder and master printer of Litho Shop, Inc in Baltimore, MD.

2011 2nd Prize: "Martin Schongauer Engraves St. Anthony" by Evan Lindquist

Awards-

Grand Prize Solo Show at Washington Printmakers in August 2013
JUST ANNOUNCED: Tran Van Dinh Award $200 Cash Prize.
Graphic Chemical Company Purchase Award $200 Cash Prize.
Utrecht Art Supplies Award $150 Merchandise Award.
Renaissance Graphics Supplies Award
$150 Merchandise Award.

About the Tran Van Dinh Award: Dr. Tran Van Dinh was an admired diplomat, professor, and author, who, amongst his many roles, served in the Vietnam Embassy as well as taught at SUNY and Temple University. In addition to his work promoting peace and social justice, he was an avid supporter of the arts—often accompanying his wife and founding member of WPG Nuong Van Dinh Tran to gallery events. This award, given to a deserving printmaker of National Small Works, is given in his honor.

Important Dates-

19 April 2012: Submission deadline for discounted early bird entries -ONLINE ONLY - $20
19 May 2012: Submission deadline for all entries $30 for online and $40 for CD entries
23 June 2012: Notifications of Acceptance sent out
22-28 July 2012: Acceptance of works at gallery, shipped or hand delivered.
1 August 2012: First day of Exhibition
4 August 2012: Juror's Talk, Awards, and Opening Reception.br/> 26 August 2012: Last day of Exhibition

Eligibility-
This exhibition is open to any artist 18 years of age or older residing in the United States of America. Submitted works must be the following:

Original hand-pulled prints completed within the past two years.
Digital prints and photographs are not eligible.
Submissions must be no larger than 170 square inches (H x W).

Conditions for Accepted Works

All accepted artworks must be for sale. WPG retains a 50% commission.
Frames must be wooden or gray or black metal, no wider than 18 inches.
Accepted works must be archivally framed under plexiglas. Glass is only acceptable for work that is picked up or delivered by hand.
Mats must be white or off-white rag or acid-free mat board.
Hanging wire on the back required.
Accepted works must be shipped PREPAID via UPS or FEDEX (not USPS or other carriers) in sturdy, re-usable containers and packing materials, with repacking instructions included. Works packed in Styrofoam peanuts will be returned to the sender! Artists are responsible for all shipping costs.
Work that arrives damaged, or that does not meet the conditions for exhibition, or that differs markedly from the entry image submitted, will be disqualified.

Submission Instructions-
Online Submissions:

-1. Go to this link (http://www.smarterentry.com/imgapp/AccountServices/login.asp?siteid=5037) and sign up for an account. This part of the process is FREE. Artists who have applied to past WPG shows using Smarter Entry can use the same login information as before.
-2. Click "Register for Shows" and select "National Small Works 2011"
-3. Pay for your images, then upload them. Be sure to include the TITLE, DATE, MEDIA, and SIZE of your print in the "info" box to the left. PRINTS WITHOUT THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

CD Submissions:
Please call or email the gallery to recieve a CD Submission form.
Still have questions? See our FAQ from last year for clarifications or contact the gallery.