Dear Artist, Pollinate! Art Show: Small is Beautiful An open, group art show in Questa celebrating pollination and pollinators OCHO Art & Event Space, #8 State Hwy 38, Questa, NM August 6 September 25, 2016 Reception August 13, 5-8 pm Gallery Hours: Fridays - Sundays 11 am - 5 pm The Pollinate! Art Show at OCHO Art & Event Space is an opportunity for new, emerging, and established regional artists of all ages to show their work. OCHO is a beautiful gallery space located in the center of Questa, on Hwy 38, just east of the 522/Hwy 38 intersection, across from the Questa Visitor Center. OCHO online: www.ochozone.org We are looking forward to your participation in this unique art show, part of Questa s 2016 Pollinate! event series. The dates for the show are August 6 September 25, 2016; gallery hours are Fridays - Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm. A public reception will be held on Saturday, August 13, 5 8 pm (hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be served and we plan to have live music as well). Up to and during the show reception on August 13, we will collect votes for the People s Choice Awards, 1 st, 2 nd and 3 rd place. These awards will be announced at the end of the evening reception. Information about the event is posted at leapsite.org and ochozone.org. For questions, contact Claire: emailforleap@gmail.com or (575) 586-2362. Thank you in advance for being part of this special event. We look forward to your participation! Warmly, Claire Coté and the Pollinate! Art Show Team www.ochozone.org www.leapsite.org 1
Pollinate! Art Show: Small is Beautiful An open, group art show in Questa celebrating pollination and pollinators OCHO Art & Event Space, #8 State Hwy 38, Questa, NM August 6 September 25, 2016 Reception August 13, 5-8 pm Gallery Hours: Fridays - Sundays 11 am - 5 pm PLEASE READ ALL PAGES CAREFULLY! Policies & Logistics The Pollinate! Art Show is open to Questa and Taos artists as well as other regional artists (of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado) wanting to submit artwork(s) that reflect the Pollination theme. (See below for theme guidelines.) Background and Information Pollinate: collaborate, create, celebrate Pollinate: collaborate, create, celebrate is this year s theme for Questa s third annual Event & Education Series and therefore the theme of our third annual summer art show. Why? Pollination happens every year, all around us, impacts many parts of our lives and yet remains a mystery to many of us. Pollination is a beautiful, complex, sexy and essential process for the survival of plants, animals and humans. It is inherently collaborative and creative. This is true, literally, for plants to reproduce (think food!) and for bees, butterflies and other pollinators to survive. It s also true figuratively, as with the cross-pollination of ideas that prompt new thinking, understanding and innovation. The Pollinate! theme is a call for putting our connections to work. It shines a spotlight on the global decline of pollinators and emphasizes local pollinators and the plants that help them thrive. Through art, science, ideas, stories and more, we are adding to our communities thoughts and gardens, and that is worth celebrating! We hope you can join us! 2
Submission Deadline: Monday, August 1: Artwork will be accepted between 2 and 6:30 pm. Please deliver to OCHO Art & Event Space, #8 Hwy 38 in Questa. OCHO parking is across the street in the Questa Visitor Center Parking lot. Please bring the Application / Terms of Agreement'' form signed when you deliver your artwork. Find the form at the end of this document. They will also be available for artists to fill out and sign on site if needed. General Artwork Standards: Artworks must be original and reflect this year s theme (see above) This is a regional art show; artists must be from northern NM or southern CO. All artwork must be framed/ready to hang or display and will be subject to OCHO quality standards. OCHO has the right to refuse work not meeting these standards; not relating to the theme or not fitting the requirements outlined below. 2-Dimensional Requirements**: Mediums of original works accepted: painting, drawing, photography, mixed media, monotype (and other printmaking techniques), collage, fabric, mixed media, wallhanging sculptural relief and digital media. No reproductions, including offset prints, posters, or giclee prints of original works (other than photographic and digital media works). For wall-hanging pieces the footprint of your artwork(s) on the wall must total no more than 200 square inches. (For example, you could submit one work that equals 200 square inches or 4 works, each one comprising 50 square inches.) Framing dimensions are not included in the artwork size restriction. All artwork must be framed and ready to hang. 3-Dimensional Requirements**: Possible Mediums of original works: stone, clay, wood, metal, glass, leather, fabric, found objects/materials, recycled materials, or combinations thereof. Non-traditional mediums are welcome.* 3D, Free-standing Sculptures or Pottery: Must be able to fit into a 1.5 foot cube. Sculptors must provide their own pedestal. Hanging sculptures is also possible. Jewelry: Stone, clay, wood, metal, glass, leather, or combinations thereof. Jewelers must provide their own (small) display cases if needed. Creative/sculptural display of jewelry is encouraged. *Outlet availability is limited in the OCHO gallery space. Please let us know if you are designing a piece that will require the use of an outlet. Gallery receives North light. **Exceptions to these dimensional requirements are strictly at the curators discretion. Pease email or call ahead if you wish to submit work that does not fit show criteria. 3
Artwork Sales: All items will remain on display for sale at the exhibit through Sunday, September 25. All items will be marked as sold upon payment. OCHO will retain 30% commission of sales. Artist commission will be distributed within 60 days of the event closing date. OCHO/LEAP representatives will arrange to have buyers pick up work on the closing day if possible, however if buyers prefer to have work shipped, it will be the responsibility of the artist to pack and ship their work in a timely manner along with an invoice for shipping cost. Buyers will be informed of this arrangement and will commit to sending the artist payment for shipping cost once they receive the artwork if they choose this option. Gallery Staffing and Volunteering: OCHO Art & Event Space is currently run and staffed by volunteers. Gallery hours for the show will be weekends: Fridays - Sundays, 11am - 5pm, August 6 September 25, with additional gallery hours for artists to drop off and pick up work. We would very much appreciate your help in staffing the gallery. We will provide you with instructions and everything you need to know so that you can welcome visitors and sell work to patrons with ease. Please consider volunteering 1 or more days for a 3-6 hour stint of gallery sitting. On the application form below, please mark the option to volunteer! Contact Claire - email@clairecote.com or 575-586-2362 with any questions. Invitation Printing and General Publicity: lf you are interested in having your work considered for use as part of general publicity, please submit a high resolution image no later than June 18, 2015. Send your image to email@clairecote.com. LEAP will mail invitations to community members, patrons, and sponsors. We encourage you to also notify your friends and collectors of your participation in the event. Postcards will be available for pick-up at the Questa Visitor Center, Village Offices and OCHO after July 18, 2015 (first come, first serve.) A digital Jpeg of the invitation will be available at the OCHO and LEAP websites by July 18, 2015 for you to use in your own online promotion for the show. After the Show: Artists will be contacted by Monday, September 25, if their work has sold to a local buyer and does not need to be picked up. Tuesday, September 27, between 2-6 pm, all unsold / sold artworks to be shipped must be picked up by artists. lf you are unable to pick up your work at this time, please identify someone on the "Terms of Agreement" form to act on your behalf. Tuesday, September 27, between 2-6 pm, all sold artworks must be picked up by local buyers and all artwork not sold must be picked up by artists. Any work not picked up by October 7 will be disposed of at OCHO s discretion. 4
Pollinate! Art Show: Small is Beautiful Application / Terms of Agreement To be submitted with your artwork Please write clearly! Your handwriting determines our understanding of your info! Artist Name: (exactly as you want it shown) Mailing Address: Town: State: Zip: Telephone: Email: Artist Signature or Representative Signature: Please Circle one: 2-D 3-D Jewelry Title: Medium: Size: H: W: L: D: Retail Price: $ Price: As a participating artist, you set the selling price of your piece. Based on your sales price you will receive 70%, with OCHO retaining 30%. Potential buyers will be informed that the selling price is not negotiable. 5
Volunteering: OCHO is run and staffed by volunteers; to make this show work, we need artists to volunteer to help with gallery sitting and the various jobs related to the reception. Help with Gallery Sitting (1 or more shifts for 3-6 hours). Please circle one: YES NO Help with the Reception (food, set up or clean up) Please circle one: YES NO If YES: Food Drink Set-up Clean-Up Promotion: As a participant in the event, your work may be used to help with promotion. By entering the show, you agree to allow OCHO to use images of your work on the associated websites, newsletter, printed invitations, and posters. All illustrated items will be properly credited to the artist. Insurance: Artwork placed on loan to OCHO is not covered under any insurance policy. Every effort will be taken to ensure the safety of your work; however OCHO takes no responsibility for damage or theft, should these unexpected kinds of events occur. Payment: lf your work is purchased, OCHO will pay you 70% of the retail price as defined above by you, the artist. Payment will be mailed within 60 days of closing the exhibition. Art Work Standards: All art submitted will be subject to the standards established and published with this application. OCHO reserves the right to refuse work not meeting those standards or any other requirement established in this document. Picking-Up Work: On September 27, 2016 all unsold work or work that must be shipped to its buyer will be removed from OCHO by you or your agent listed as. Work left behind will be disposed of by OCHO or Pollinate! Committee Members. As a participating artist in this show your work is eligible to be included in LEAP and OCHO s websites. Please indicate your preference by circling yes (and signing) or no. YES I give permission for my work to be included at: leapsite.org and ochozone.org Artist Signature: NO I prefer my work not be displayed online. Post-Show Info (circle one): Sold Not Sold Artist / Representative Signature Collection Date: 6