Call for Entry:
Validity
Catapult Creative House Gallery
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO
Validity is a call
for visual artworks in which female artists are welcome to express their
personal stories of how feminism has shaped their lives. Every experience is
valid, and every story should be told. It is important to share and express
aspects of ones life through art. In today’s social-political climate, women
must stand together to voice their views and experiences of the world.
For some, “Feminism” is perceived as a derisive and
offensive term. Art critic Griselda Pollock states, “feminism signifies… a
dynamic and self-critical response and intervention, not a platform.” Feminism
has transformed through generations, allowing contemporary women/girls/females
or those who identify as such to add their own experiences, ideas, and
dialogue. It is important to recognize women who have believe that being a
feminist is a unique and vital role to the development of the world.
Eligibility
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Female artists and those who identify as female,
18 years of age or older.
Submission Guidelines
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3-5 artworks may be submitted in the mediums of
sculpture, printmaking, painting, digital art, ceramics, performance, or other
mixed media artworks.
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1 detail image per each work is allowed
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.jpg format with a recommended file size of
1000pi in longest direction, files no more than 5 MB.
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Video submissions
acceptable via a link to an online file using Google Drive, DropBox, a personal
website link, Vimeo, YouTube or similar.
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File names should be in the following format:
Lastname_Firstname_01.jpg
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Artist statement should be included with
submission of images in a .pdf, .txt, .doc, or .docx format
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Include an image list images within the email stating for each work:
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Artist name
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Title
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Medium
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Dimensions
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Year Created
Artwork Guidelines:
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Works must be able to fit through a standard double doorway.
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Works requiring special installation must be accompanied by
instructions for consideration during the jurying process, and the artist may
be asked for additional assistance with installation.
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The artist is responsible for providing any projectors, screens,
computers, or other specialty hardware for the safe and secure installation of
works.
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2D works on paper should be appropriately framed and backed with
hanging wire or hardware.
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Other 2D works must provide appropriate hanging hardware and
protection for the proper display and safety of the piece.
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Catapult Gallery reserves the right to reject any works not
matching images submitted or that arrive without proper presentation/hardware
for display.
Exhibition Timeline
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Submissions
Due Mar 23 by 11:59pm CST
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Notifications Sent by Email Mar 30,
2018
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Works must Arrive at Gallery Between Apr 23 – Apr 30, 2018
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Drop-off Dates for Local Artists at Catapult Anytime 8am-4pm Apr 23-
Apr 27, 2018
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Exhibition on Display May 4 – May 24, 2018
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Works Returned by Mail May 28 – June 1, 2018
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Pickup of Works for Local Artists Anytime 8am-4pm May
28
– June 1, 2018
Delivery of Work and
Insurance
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Pieces must include a return-shipping label with
appropriate paid return shipping and be safely packed in reusable shipping
materials. No packing peanuts, please.
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Alternatively, for local artists, works may be
delivered and picked up in person at Catapult Creative House, 612 Broadway in
Cape Girardeau, MO according to the timeline, below.
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The artist is responsible for any damage that
might incur to the work during shipment.
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Catapult Gallery has
insurance to cover artwork once it has arrived at the Gallery. Artists must
supply ALL of the following information: Address with zip code, phone number,
email, title, material, year, price, and insurance value.
Shipping Address:
Catapult Gallery
C/O Catapult
Creative House
610 Washington Ave
MS135
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Shipping Phone Number: 573-290-5372
