Compete Wild Open Call
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: July 29, 2024 – Overt Space Gallery + Gift is a vibrant and creative space for artists and makers, split between gallery and gift shop. Perfect for emerging and mid-career artists seeking places to share their work in a gallery setting with lots of foot traffic, as well as a high conversion rate with online sales
The theme, WILD, invites artists to imagine and tackle that which can’t be tamed. In medium and subject, evoke the freedom found within the wild. Both realism and abstract art will be considered. Our gallery features contemporary art and the concept is considered in judging.
Art Exhibition Opens – Sept. 20, 2024
Online Art Exhibition Closes & Archived – Nov. 3, 2024
BENEFITS & AWARDS
Winners(1st-3rd) will split cash prizes ranging from $500-1,000 – depending how many submissions we receive. Honorable mentions for 4th and 5th place.
All accepted entries will be featured in a printed publication by the gallery and blog. Awarded artists will receive more space for interviews. All entries will have their name listed in our printed publication.
ELIGIBILITY
All artists residing in the USA are eligible to participate. This group show is located at Overt Space Gallery in Stoughton, WI. All original works will be considered; All 2D artwork and 3D wall hangable artwork.
Artwork must be ready to hang and must not exceed 60” in either direction and must not stick out from the wall 6”. Photography is not accepted for this show. Artwork must be for sale.
Artwork will need to be shipped to the gallery before the exhibition. Artwork will also be available on our website. Artists do not need to be present for the show.
Overt Space is family-friendly and has people of all ages walk through the gallery. Please keep this in mind when submitting artwork.
APPLY ONLINE – $25.00 for 3 entries.
Artists are responsible for shipping artwork to the gallery. If the artwork has not sold by the end of the show, the artist will have the option to pick up the artwork when the exhibition closes.
SALES
Artwork must be for sale. The commission split is 60% artist/40% gallery.
About:
Overt Space Gallery + Gift is a vibrant and creative space for artists and makers, split between gallery and gift shop. Perfect for emerging and mid-career artists seeking places to share their work in a gallery setting with lots of foot traffic as well as a high conversion rate with online sales.
Overt Space Gallery + Gift
130 E Main St
Stoughton, WI 53589
Call: 608.205.2358