Compete The Essence of Woman
Opportunity Description
U.S. National Deadline: August 30, 2024 – The MVA gallery invites you to explore in art the essence of a woman — her physical, psychological and spiritual characteristics.
You can create a simple portrait of a woman in tranquil repose or a complex image of her actively performing personal and professional roles. She can reveal vulnerability or strength. Or she can communicate a universe of other traits, emotions, aspirations and challenges as you portray a woman’s exterior and interior realities.
In addition, your images can examine issues such as cultural influences affecting a woman including societal expectations and pervasive stereotypes. Through the diverse approaches of portraiture, artists can raise provocative questions about identity and perception.
Exhibition Dates: October 18, 2024 through November 20, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
This is a National Call for Entries inviting artists, photographers and sculptors from all regions and states. Artists must be 18 years of age or older and current residents of the United States.
Artists may submit traditional and non-traditional styles of a single person, a couple or a group. The Gallery also welcomes “environmental portraits” showing an individual in her surroundings that provide insight into her character and life, thereby creating a personal pictorial narrative. Portraits can also reveal a persona or alter ego in an attempt to conceal aspects of Self. And, of course, please submit self-portraits whether formal or informal.
Artists, photographers and sculptors are encouraged to submit their finest representational or non-representational art in any style — realistic, abstract, surreal, cubist, expressionist, or a synthesis of styles. We are excited to see your artwork. Please join us!
AWARDS
Art of Distinction Award will be granted at most exhibitions. One artist, photographer or sculptor will be selected and featured in a special exhibit at the MVA Gallery, Exhibition Room 2, to be scheduled at a future date.
One New York City Exhibition: One artist, photographer or sculptor will be selected from all the individuals who were accepted and displayed in an MVA Gallery exhibit during the past calendar year. This artist will be offered an exhibition opportunity in New York City and will be notified in December.
Director’s Choice Award – $200. One optional award may be granted at the discretion of the Executive Director of the MVA Gallery.
ENTRY FEE
Entry fee is $35.00 for 3 images. You may include additional files for $5.00 each up to a total of 9 maximum.
APPLY ONLINE
Visit us for complete details and easy online application.
Notification by email on or about September 15, 2024 (Midnight). Artists will receive separate email messages for “Invited” and “Not Invited” artwork entries.
All accepted artwork must arrive at the Gallery no later than October 15, 2024
SALES
Artists can determine whether they wish to sell their artwork. For sales, the artist must list a specific price and not indicate “Upon Request.”
Commission Fees:
70% of the final sale price to the Artist.
30% of the final sale price to the Gallery.
About:
The MVA Gallery (Modern Visual Arts) is located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem, along with its neighboring cities Allentown and Easton, comprise the third largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania (after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh). Bethlehem has a vibrant arts and cultural life — numerous active art galleries and nationally acclaimed festivals that attract tens of thousands of visitors each year. Located one hour from New York City, Bethlehem has become an art destination for informed collectors and prominent art professionals.
MVA Gallery
35 E. Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 35
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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