You are invited to submit your works to the “Casting Shadows: Dimensional Art” Exhibition & Sale at the Artists Center in Palm Desert, California. This is a non-juried member show, and the first 110 wall artworks will be accepted, as well as a reasonable number of free-standing 3D pieces. 

 

TO ENTER

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1. Entry Fee: $45 for the first artwork image, $45 for the second artwork image. You can enter up to 2 pieces of art. NO FEES WILL BE REFUNDED AFTER SUBMISSION.  If you have any concerns that your entry may not satisfy the Submission Requirements, then you must seek clarification prior to making payment (email us at info@artistscouncil.com).

2. Submission Deadline: Thursday, March 13, 2025, 4:00 pm PDT. Submissions will close early if we reach the 110 2D piece limit.

3. Who May Apply: Only current members of the Artists Council may apply. (You can join or renew your membership in the show’s entry form.)

 

To submit to the 2025 “Casting Shadows: Dimensional Art” Exhibition & Sale, PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW, THEN click HERE to submit your entry.

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

1.  All artworks are for sale, at a price not less than $300 and not more than $8,000. Proceeds from the sale will be split 50-50 between the artist and the Artists Council.

2.  Qualifying Artwork: Submissions may be in any medium such as glass, metal, ceramics, wood, clay, plaster, mixed media.

 

Size and Weight Limitations:

 

Sculpture

minimum size 6"H X 6"W X 3”D

maximum size 72”H X 36”W X 36”D

weight cannot exceed 75 lbs.

 

Wall-Hung Work

All 2D wall artworks must have obvious protrusion(s) from the canvas/board/substrate

minimum size 12”H X 12”W

maximum size 72”H X 48”W

weight cannot exceed 50 lbs.

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Please note that for this show, we are asking for you to upload TWO images of your work.  The first is the traditional, front-on image.  The second image must be a side view, or some other view that shows the dimensionality of your artwork.  This is particularly important for wall-hung art, where we want to see how the art protrudes froward from the substrate.

 

Artwork Categories:

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•Sculpture 

•Assemblage 

•Dimensional Construction 

•Dimensional Work using Collage or Appliqué Materials  

•Functional Art (furniture, bowls, vases, etc.)

 

Some artist creations may not fit neatly into any of the above categories and that is okay. Be creative – explore something new!

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NOTES:

2a. Submission could be under glass in a shadow box

2b. Impasto painting does not qualify

2c. Artworks cannot be hung from the ceiling 

2d. Artworks cannot require electrical connection

2e. Artists are responsible for transporting their work into the building and for determining that it will fit through the gallery door.

2f. Wall-hung artwork must be ready for installation with mounting hardware to ensure it is secure and stable. Please use a hanging wire or cleat if possible. Simplicity of installation will be greatly appreciated.

2g. When submitting, you will have the option of uploading two images of a single artwork.

 

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3. Artwork must be verifiably original in concept, design, and execution and submitted by the artist/maker; created independently (i.e., not under direct supervision of an instructor); not commercially manufactured or reproduced or incorporating any item that uses commercially available molds or patterns; not previously exhibited at any Artists Council exhibition. We do not accept AI-generated works for Artists Council exhibitions.

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4. Artwork must remain at the Artists Center gallery during the entire exhibition, from Wednesday,

April 2, through Sunday, April 27, 2025. Once accepted into the exhibition, artwork may not be withdrawn or substituted. 

 

5. Accepted artwork must be reserved by the artist for this exhibition and may not be physically shown elsewhere; price for the artwork shown by the artist online must match the exhibition sale price. 

 

6. Artists accepted into the show will be responsible for one 3-hour volunteer Artist Gallery Host shift at the Artists Center during the run of the exhibition.

 

7. Placements of the entries are at the curator’s discretion.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

• Thursday, March 13, 4:00 pm (PDT) -- Submissions due online

• Monday, March 31, 9-11 am -- Art drop-off at the Artists Center

• Wednesday, April 2, 10 am -- Exhibition opens  

• Thursday, April 3, from 5 to 7 pm -- Opening Reception – free to the public

• Sunday, April 27, 4 pm -- Exhibition closes

• Sunday, April 27, 2-4 pm -- Art pick-up at the Artists Center

 

ART DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

1. Drop-off of accepted art: Monday, March 31, 9-11 am, at the Artists Center, 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Artwork must be delivered by the artist or his/her agent (you may ask a friend or family member). Artwork shipped to the Artists Center will not be accepted. The Artists Center cannot provide special handling for artwork.

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2. Sold and unsold art must be picked up at the Artists Center on Sunday, April 27, between 2-4 pm, by the buyer or the artist or his/her agent. 

 

LIABILITY

By submitting artwork to the “Casting Shadows: Dimensional Art” Exhibition & Sale, the artist acknowledges and agrees that he/she:

• Has read and agrees to all conditions of entry.

• Releases the rights for use of images of his/her artwork in any Artists Council or Artists Center promotional and marketing materials.

• Is responsible for insurance for his/her artwork. Neither the Artists Council nor its officers, directors, staff, or volunteers, nor anyone connected with the Artists Council, the Artists Center, or this exhibition will be responsible for theft of, loss of, or damage to artwork, however caused.

 

If you have any concerns about your ability to complete the online entry form, we encourage you to enter at least 7 days prior to the deadline, to allow time for you to get technical help. We cannot extend the deadline for anyone who waits until the last days to enter and then runs into technical problems.

 

QUESTIONS?

If you have membership or exhibition questions, please contact the Artists Council at info@artistscouncil.com.

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