Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass: Reflections on Life With Mental Illness

May 8, 2013

Submission guidelines

Eligibility

Submissions are encouraged from agencies across the state of Maryland who are members or affiliates of Community Behavioral Health or On Our Own of Maryland. Artists are encouraged to submit up to 3 pieces of art through their agency.

How to Enter:

Entries must be submitted electronically by Monday, April 5, 2013.

Images must be in JPEG files less than 2MB in size

For entries, please fill out the entry form and attach to the email

Name of submitting organization and contact person

Name of the artist

Title of the work

Price or Not for Sale

Images should be labeled with Organization, Last name first initial, title

Example: ArundellodgeSmithJBreathe

Emails subject line: EntriesLooking Glass name of submitting organization

Send to: [email protected]

Sales: Artists may choose whether to make their works available for sale. This is a one day event, and works will be sold during the event. The event committee has chosen to give 100% of sales back to the artists through their submitting organizations. Checks will be made out to the organizations.

A maximum of 3 original works of visual art per artist may be entered. Works must have been created within the past 3 years, and must reflect the theme in some way. Accepted works will be hung from the walls or ceiling, or will be displayed on tables.

All works must be framed, wired, or professionally finished and ready to display. The art committee reserves the right to accept/not accept works based on needs , size, number of submissions, and subject matter. Work which is not prepared to hang or display will not be included in the show.

Once works are accepted, delivery procedures will be sent out. Works will either be mailed in or delivered in person the week before the show, to an address in Baltimore. Works will be picked up directly after the event, or at a pre-determined time. We will be continuing to display electronic images of the works at the NAMI Walks for the Mind of America event in the Inner Harbor on May 19th. Last year, 5,000 people attended the event. NAMI will also disseminate information and photos of selected artwork and artists statements through the NAMI Maryland website, with permission from the artists, to further extend the reach of this public education through art.

Liability

We will do our best to take good care of the artwork while in our possession, but we cannot be held liable for theft or damage. Pieces submitted for the exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, the event committee will not be held liable. If insurance is desired, the artist must carry it.

If you have any questions, please email (preferred) Katerina Evans at [email protected] or call 443- 433-5961

Timeline for the event:

February - submission guidelines sent out

Contact Katerina Evans [email protected] with any questions

April 5th - deadline for electronic submissions

April 19th - Acceptance emailed out to organizations, along with postcard invitations for the show and instructions for dropping off artwork

April 29th - May 5th - delivery of artwork (instructions sent with acceptance, by appointment)

May 8th - Come to the event! 1-5 at the American Visionary Art Museum. We hope to see all of the artists there.

Pick up of artwork or artwork goes into storage for possible future event Any artwork not picked up, unless previous arrangements have been made, will become the property of the event committee and will be considered a donation.

Artist Entry Form

Submitting Organization ______

Artist Name ______1.Title of Artwork______

File name electronic submission ______

Price or Not for Sale ______

Size ______

Medium ______

2. Title of Artwork______

Size ______

Medium ______

3. Title of Artwork______

Size ______

Medium ______

Artist Bio and personal statement: We will request artist bio/personal statements and photos to include in the art exhibit, and at the NAMI walk slideshow. By submitting this information, the artist agrees to its use for advocacy and marketing purposes.

Participation in this art exhibit indicates agreement to :

Release of images for marketing, promotion, invitations, program, website, and advocacy

Images of the artwork will be included in a slideshow to be shown during the NAMI Walk event on May 18th, 2013. Email this form along with jpeg images to: [email protected]

Deadline: April 8, 2013

Thank you! We look forward to your submissions!