Refraction #314A by Ilona Jetmar Exhibited As Part of the 2014 Casey Contemporary Artist

Refraction #314a by Ilona Jetmar exhibited as part of the 2014 Casey Contemporary Artist Showcase

Call for applications to be part of Casey’s annual Contemporary Artists Showcase Casey’s visual artists are invited to participate in this exciting exhibition showcasing the breadth of contemporary arts in the City of Casey. This year, we invite artists from the City of Casey to explore the notion of ‘Place.’ ’Place’ can be our physical surrounds, or the places in our minds where we might retreat to or find solace. From familiar locales to imagined landscapes, we welcome artists to take part in our annual showcase of contemporary art in the region. Visual artists working in a range of mediums including painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, textiles, small scale sculpture and jewellery are encouraged to apply. This exhibition will be held from 26 August – 16 October 2015 as part of the City of Casey’s Civic Centre Art Space Exhibition Program at the Civic Centre.

Application process Artists are required to submit an application form (attached), a current artist’s curriculum vitae or short biography and a photograph of the artwork intended for exhibition. Please note size restrictions apply, as detailed in the terms and conditions below. Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration. The selection panel will select a maximum of one artwork per artist. Applications close Friday 3 July 2015. Applicants will be advised in writing about the outcome of their application within four weeks of the closing date. Applicants are advised to retain this information page. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please phone the City of Casey on 9705 5200.

Selection criteria A selection panel will assess applications according to the following criteria: responsiveness to theme professional presentation and technical competence

City of Casey Officers will curate and hang the exhibition. The Art Space includes wall space for two dimensional works and locked glass cabinets suitable for three dimensional pieces and small two dimensional works.

Terms and conditions Exhibiting artists or their proxy must be able to deliver their artwork to the Civic Centre on Monday 24 August 2015 and must be able to collect their artwork on Monday 19 October 2015. Size restrictions for artworks must be observed. Two dimensional works may be up to 1 m x 1 m (including frame if applicable). All three dimensional work entered must not be larger than 30 cm high x 30 cm wide x 30 cm deep. All artworks for exhibition must not exceed 20 kilograms. All works to be exhibited must be display-ready. Two dimensional works must be suitably framed with hanging wires attached. A stretched canvas over a timber mount is considered framed. Artworks delivered without suitable hanging provisions will not be displayed. The City of Casey administers the sale of artworks and retains a 10 percent commission on all artworks sold. Artworks purchased remain on display for the duration of the exhibition. The City of Casey reserves curatorial rights over the exhibition. City of Casey Officers will install the exhibition. Artworks deemed to be offensive, that do not reflect the high standards associated with the Art Space, that are a health and safety risk or that do not comply with the above-mentioned size restrictions will not be displayed. The City of Casey will exercise all reasonable care, but will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to artworks whatsoever. Artists must arrange and pay for insurance cover for their exhibition, if so desired. City of Casey reserves the right to take photographs of the exhibition. These may appear in Council promotions and publications. The artist will be attributed appropriately.

Applicant’s details:

GIVEN NAME/S: SURNAME:

POSTAL ADDRESS: SUBURB: POSTCODE:

TELEPHONE (BH): MOBILE:

EMAIL:

Artwork images:

NO. TITLE MEDIUM DIMENSIONS (cms)YEAR COMPLETED PRICE 1 2 3

Artist’s statement: Please describe your artwork including any themes or concepts, and why you would like to exhibit this artwork. Attach separate sheet if necessary.

Applicant checklist: Please ensure you submit: A completed application form. Artwork image/ images in the form of digital images on CD (JPEG format preferred) or printed photographs. Images must be clearly labelled to correspond with the information you provide on this application form. A current curriculum vitae or short biography.

Agreement:

I have read the Casey Contemporary Artists’ Showcase information and hereby agree to the terms and conditions:

Signed ______(Signature of applicant) Dated ______

Applications close Friday 3 July 2015 Please email applications to [email protected] or mail to:

Please return to: Arts Programming Officer City of Casey, PO Box 1000, Narre Warren VIC 3805

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