An exhibit of works that illustrate, portray,

or interpret the theme of Sanctuary.

Deadline for Entries: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Exhibit Dates: January 18 – February 22, 2025

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Artists are invited to submit entries for this

upcoming exhibit at Tall Grass Gallery.

Consider:

Places or times, objects or thoughts of calm, peace,

quiet, isolation, fellowship, friendship.

Creativity or rest. Freedom and release, safety and refuge. Protection. Asylum. Recovery. Drawing in, holding close.

 Sharing. Silence or voices joined in celebration, prayer, work.

Possible directions – home, places of worship,

faraway journeys, hidden forest trails, your workshop,

studio, kitchen, bedroom, family dining table, nursery,

classroom, gym, golf course, garden.

Caring for pets, reading in a favorite chair, performing

 on a theatre stage, playing a musical instrument. 

The symbols of your escape - telescopes, hiking boots,

 running shoes, maps, trains, planes. Driving alone in your car. Floating on the water. Writing in your personal journal.

 Sharing your secrets with a best friend over lunch.

Shelter from storms, noise, conflict, loss, pain.

Incubator. Laboratory. Places and times to refresh,

 rediscover, reconsider, recreate.

Objects that inspire renewal.

 Rebirth.

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MEDIA, STYLES, ETC.

> This theme might lend itself to a whole range of media –

drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, digital, sculpture,

fibers, glass, ceramics, metal, collage, assemblage,

installation, books, etc.

> Works can range from extremely realistic views

to abstract interpretations.

> Various traditional criteria will be considered in

choosing works for the show - compositional elements,

use of media, technical skill, etc. as well as each artist's

unique vision and choices made, and the impact and

lasting impression of the piece. 

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RULES:

> Artists may submit up to 5 works for judging.

No more than 5 entries accepted from each artist.

> Shipped work will be accepted. Artists are required to supply

pre-paid return shipping labels with accepted work.

> Applications, entry fees and jpeg images are to be submitted

through the online site www.Entrythingy.com, using the code:

https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show=12424

which is a direct link to the SANCTUARY entry form.

> Questions or problems with submitting to this site

should be sent to Tall Grass at 708.748.3377.

> Works should not have been shown at Tall Grass Gallery

in the last 2 years.

> 2-dimensional work must be wired securely, and ready to hang;

no sawtooth hangers please. If wires show above the top of

the frame they cannot be hung.

> All 2D and 3D works that require special installation procedures

must be installed by the artists themselves.

> Curators reserve the right to refuse work that does not meet

the requirements or is considered too fragile

or too heavy for installation.

> All work remains on exhibit for the duration of the show.

> Unless requested otherwise by the artist, permission is given

to Tall Grass to use any images of exhibited work for

publicity or educational purposes.

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FEES AND COMMISSION:

> A non-refundable entry fee of $25 for up to 5 entries

must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

 (Entry fee can be sent through the Entrythingy site; or to 

Tall Grass Gallery as a check through the mail, or by

calling the gallery with your credit card information.)

> The gallery retains a 30% commission from

any sales of work during the exhibit.

> Work may be marked NFS.

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AWARDS:

> Awards will be given for First, Second and Third Place,

and Awards of Excellence.

> Curators for the exhibit are Claudia Craemer, artist, juror

and curator for numerous regional solo and group exhibits;

and Debbie Craemer, Tall Grass Gallery Committee member

and curator and juror for many Tall Grass exhibits.

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DATES:

- Exhibit dates:

January 18 – February 22, 2025

- Deadline for entries:

Saturday, November 30, 2024

-Submit through this link:

https://www.entrythingy.com/d=tallgrassarts.org#show=12424

- Notification of acceptance in show by:

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

- Required forms returned to Tall Grass by:

Saturday, December 21, 2024

- Delivery of works:

Sunday - Tuesday, January 5 - 7, 2025

(Wednesday, January 8, if necessary)

- Return of exhibited works:

February 23, 24, 25, 2025

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