ARTIST PROSPECTUS 2013 TRASK Art Show & Sale

To benefit

The Spirit of Life & Memorial Restoration Campaign

I.ARTIST PROSPECTUS

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and invite artists 18 years of age and up to submit original artwork to the TRASK 2013 Art Show & Sale: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art, an innovative juried art show and fundraiser on Thursday, June 27, 2013. Proceeds from art sales and ticket sales will benefit the restoration of & Spencer Trask Memorial located in Congress Park. Works submitted to the exhibition should interpret the spirit of life in Saratoga Springs by addressing local history, architecture, landscapes, culture, preservation, concepts of philanthropy, and generally the spirit of Saratoga Springs. In addition, to celebrate and honor the 150 year anniversary of the Saratoga Race Track, works that highlight and commemorate the importance and influence of horse racing will be included. Interpretation can be broad or literal. Each artist may submit up to three works to TRASK.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Saratoga Springs, is undertaking a thorough restoration of the Memorial. Following a successful TRASK fundraising campaign and event last June, the Foundation is continuing its four-year campaign in which approximately $250,000 need to be raised to preserve this landmark for future generations. Proceeds of the campaign will go to the conservation and restoration of the Memorial and toward developing a plan for future care and maintenance.

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A. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Entry Deadline Monday, June 10, 2013, 5:00PM

Artists Notification of Selection Monday, June 17, 2013

Artists Deliver Accepted Works Wednesday, June 26, 2013 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Canfield Casino Congress Park, Saratoga Springs

Art Show Event Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30-9:30 PM Canfield Casino Congress Park, Saratoga Springs

Contact Information Michele DeRossi, TRASK Event Coordinator Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (518)-587-5030 [email protected] www.saratogapreservation.org

B. ORGANIZERS

Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation has been the leading advocate for the preservation of Saratoga Springs’ unique architectural, cultural and landscaped heritage. The Foundation shines a spotlight on new opportunities for community growth and economic development through preservation. For more information about the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, please visit www.saratogapreservation.org.

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C. ART SHOW EVENT

TRASK: Preserving Saratoga Springs Through Art, is a one-night only event at the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs' Congress Park on Thursday, June 27, 2013 from 6:30- 9:30PM. Works will be displayed for the duration of the event only. All works submitted must be available to be sold as part of the silent auction that evening. Artists will receive 50% of proceeds from the sale of their works displayed and purchased at the event, with the other half directly benefitting the Restoration Campaign. Artists may also choose to donate 100% of the proceeds of the sale of artwork to the Restoration Campaign. Sale of the artwork will take place through silent auction bids during a benefit cocktail reception featuring live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and the opportunity for guest to mingle with the artists. Accepted artists will receive one complimentary ticket and one discounted ticket and are encouraged to attend the event. During the evening, judges will announce awards, cash prizes, and honorable mentions.

The show will be hung and supervised by Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation volunteers and staff.

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D. JUDGES

Anne Diggory is an artist living and working in Saratoga Springs, often painting the Adirondacks, Hudson River Valley, and various other scenic areas throughout the United States. After graduating from Yale, Anne received a Master of Fine Arts from Indiana University. Anne is currently represented in a solo show by the Blue Mountain Gallery in New York City and her work is also featured by Phoenix Home Life in Albany, Bessemer Trust in San Francisco, and AYCO in Saratoga Springs. Anne designed and completed “The Flume”, a 22x9-foot mural to commemorate 100 years of business at The Adirondack Trust Company in Saratoga Springs. Combining painting, drawing, photography, Photoshop and mixed media, Anne’s work focuses on subtle wonders in nature and life for various studies and series. In addition to various galleries, Anne’s work has been highlighted in prestigious publications such as American Artist, Adirondack Life, and The New York Times.

http://www.diggory.com/

Erik Laffer originally hails from Smithtown, New York but ever since the age of three has been leading a nomadic lifestyle, moving from place to place cultivating his artistic style. Inspired by the travels of his young life, Erik’s current work uses cartography and maps as representational abstracts in his contemporary pieces. In 2008, Laffer was one of the top selling artists of the SOLO section at Artexpo New York and in 2011 Erik was featured as one of three artists chosen as "Up and Coming Artists to Watch" by the Paradise City Art Fair. In addition, Erik was invited to join Albanys’ exclusive art group Oakroom as their newest and youngest member. In 2012, Erik opened his own fine art gallery and custom frame shop in Schuylerville dedicated to contemporary art in a variety of mediums as well as hosting lectures and demonstrations to further educate on the importance and impact of art.

http://eriklaffer.com/ and http://thelaffergallery.com

E. AWARDS

Best in Show Award with a cash award of $500, other awards and cash prizes, and honorable mentions will be given to top artists by the judges at the reception. Media exposure will highlight participants and winners, including print, TV, websites and social media.

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G. BACKGROUND

In 1913, Katrina Trask, philanthropist, co-founder of , and Saratoga Springs resident, along with , commissioned the Memorial to honor her late husband, Spencer Trask and his efforts to protect and preserve Saratoga’s natural springs while further beautifying Congress Park. The work for the Memorial was completed through the artistic collaboration of two significant Americans, sculptor and architect . The Spencer Trask Memorial was a true partnership during the early career of these two friends, who also designed and executed the in Washington, DC. French created the bronze sculpture, The Spirit of Life, while Bacon designed the architectural and landscaped surrounds. The Memorial was completed in 1915, the same year the City of Saratoga Springs was incorporated.

The Spencer Trask Memorial serves as a constant reminder of our civic responsibility to preserve our nationally and locally significant resources, to give back to the community, to have pride in creative partnerships, and find comfort in respite and beauty. The Spencer Trask Memorial inscription reads, “His one object in life was to do right and to serve his fellow men,” a simple, powerful and enduring sentiment that is directly aligned with the philanthropic spirit of the Saratoga Springs community.

As The Saratoga Sun published in June, 1915, “The sun shining upon it gave added beauty and effectiveness and the statue will always be, besides being a memorial to Mr. Trask, one of the beauties of the parks, which will attract the eye of all who come to this city.” The same holds true for today’s visitors since the Spirit of Life has become the symbol of the city, as the winged-figure returns the once endangered waters from her bowl to the springs of Saratoga. Yet contemporary residents and tourists will not have the opportunity to enjoy the meaning of the sculpture, the once beautiful surroundings, or appreciate its national significance if the Memorial is not fully restored to its former glory and maintained for years to come.

The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Saratoga Springs, has been leading the charge in preserving and caring for the Memorial. In 2011, the Foundation kicked off a four-year campaign in which they will strive to raise approximately $250,000. The proceeds of this campaign will go towards the conservation and restoration of the Memorial as well as developing a plan for future maintenance.

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II. RULES

A. ELIGIBILITY

Artists of all abilities, ages 18 years or older, are eligible to enter. All entries must be original works for sale to be considered. Each artist may submit up to three (3) entries in accordance with the Entry Requirements outlined below.

Artwork should interpret the spirit of life in Saratoga Springs, by addressing local history, architecture, landscapes, culture, preservation, concepts of philanthropy, and generally the spirit of Saratoga Springs. In addition, to celebrate and honor the 150 year anniversary of the Saratoga Race Course, works that highlight and commemorate the importance and influence of horse racing will be included. Interpretation of the theme may be broad or literal.

Artwork in any media will be considered, however, due to the limitations of the venue, video and performance art cannot be accommodated. Please consider that while there is no maximum size for submitted entries, extremely large or heavy works may be difficult to accommodate and therefore may not be included in the show.

Entries will be reviewed by a selection panel for compliance with eligibility and entry requirements. Entries will be selected based on technical merit, aesthetic quality, creativity, and how well the subject interprets the theme. All decisions made by the selection panel are final. Entry fees will not be refunded to those whose art is found not to meet the established criteria due to the above reasons, or any other reason. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reserves the right to refuse entries at their own discretion.

B. SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All entries must be received by 5:00PM on Thursday, June 13, 2013 and must include the following:

 Non-refundable entry fee (refer to Section II. Part C below)  Work must be available for sale with 50% of proceeds to artist  Submitted Online Entry and Agreement Form (refer to Entry Form section below)  A photo of each entered work (refer to Photos section below)

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C. FEE The entry fee is $25 per artist. The one-time $25 non-refundable entry fee covers the submission of up to three works. All online entry forms must be accompanied by images and payment information to be eligible for consideration. Entries by mail must include a check or money order payable to “Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation” or an approved credit card number on the entry form in the space provided.

Online payment can be made using PayPal at the www.spirit.saratogapreservation.org on-line store. Be sure to reference your PayPal transaction ID in your Entry Form in the space provided on the entry form.

D. PHOTOS

All entries must include a photo of the artwork. Please avoid distracting backgrounds. Digital photo files should be in .jpg format and no larger than 1MB. Each file must be identified by artist's name, entry number, title, medium, date of creation (for example: French_ Entry 1_Spirit of Life_Bronze_1915.jpg). Digital photos may be submitted on a CD or via email. Although e-mailed digital photo files of artwork are preferred, 4” x 6” photos will also be accepted. Please include a 4” x 6” photograph of each work. Label each photo on the back, with the artist’s name, title, medium and dimensions, and date of creation. Photos and CDs will not be returned. Please e-mail art images in .jpg format & no larger than 1MB to: [email protected] (Subject: TRASK Image Entry)

Images of submitted artwork may be displayed on the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and strategic partners’ websites, promotional items, press releases, and/or social media prior to auction. This will give potential buyers additional time to preview works prior to bidding and will give artists additional exposure. Artist will receive written credit for their work on any of the above media items.

E. DROP-OFF & PICK-UP

Work must be delivered to the designated drop-off location the day prior to the event by the artist and at the artist’s expense. Mailed or shipped works will not be accepted. Works must be dropped off at the Canfield Casino on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm. Late works may not be accepted. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation reserves the right to exclude entries that are not dropped off during the designated drop-off times. Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation, strategic partners, its successors and assigns will not assume the liability for loss or damage. All costs for insurance, packing, shipping, and/or delivery are the responsibility of the artist. 8 Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 / Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 587-5030 www.saratogapreservation.org

Artists must pick up work that is not sold at the close of the event. Any works that are left behind at the close of the event will be available for last-minute pickup on Friday, June 28, 2013, between 9:00AM and 11:00AM at the Canfield Casino. Works left beyond the required pick-up times are not the responsibility of the Canfield Casino, City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation or its strategic partners.

F. DISPLAY

All selected works must arrive appropriately framed, matted and/or mounted and ready for presentation or hanging. Two-dimensional work must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware and wiring installed. Sculpture and other unframed art must be accompanied with the necessary materials; please contact the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation for further information. If necessary, any special installation instructions must accompany the accepted works.

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation assumes total design control of the art show, and reserves the right to not display submitted works which are not appropriately framed, matted and/or mounted.

G. ART SALES

Artists set all prices. The Trask Art Show is a fundraiser for the Spirit of Life & Spencer Trask Memorial, therefore artists are encouraged to price their work to sell. Artists are to provide an opening bid price and a retail sale price for each piece. The organizers will set the bidding increments at their discretion.

As a guideline:

 Opening Bid Price - The price at which the bidding will begin on your piece at the silent auction. The opening bid price should correspond to the lowest price you would accept for the work. Art entered in similar events has been offered at a wide range of prices. There is no low or high price limit, however artists should be aware that the average price of art sold has been approximately $300 - $400. Works of art that have been most likely to sell have had opening bid prices under $200. Works priced higher than $900 have generally not sold well. Opening bid prices under $200 are suggested to increase the likelihood of sale.  Retail Sale Price - should be higher than the opening bid price and the price at which the art would sell in a retail setting or gallery.

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 “Buy It Now” Price - Some artwork may be assigned a “buy it now” price, which will be a percentage above the retail sale price assigned by the artist.  Buyers will purchase works through the silent auction process and will be checked out at the event by the sales staff. Buyers will be allowed to take their purchased works at the end of the event. Artists will receive 50% of the proceeds of any sales of their works, unless the work has been fully donated. The artist gives the organizers the exclusive right to sell exhibited work for the duration of the event. Payments to artists will be mailed to the address provided on the entry form within 2-3 weeks of the day of the event.

H. INVITATION

Accepted artists will receive one complimentary ticket to the TRASK reception and silent auction. One additional ticket will be available to artists at a discounted rate. Any additional tickets can be purchased at the regular cost.

I. ENTRY FORM CHECKLIST

 Fill out all fields in the TRASK Online Entry Form (see below if mailing entry and payment information).  Indicate two prices for each work: opening bid and retail sale price (refer to Pricing : Art & Sales section)  Complete Title, Subject, Media and Dimensions, etc., for each work submitted. Frame size should be provided for two-dimensional work, and depth and weight should be provided for three-dimensional work.  Review and Agree to terms in the Agreement section and Submit Online Form.  E-mail art images in .jpg format & no larger than 1MB to [email protected] (Subject: TRASK Image Entry)  Include image(s) digital (preferable) or 4x6 photograph of work(s).  If not submitting online: print and mail the completed Entry Form along with the $25 fee and image(s)/photo(s) to:

Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation Attn: TRASK Entries 112 Spring Street, Suite 203 Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Deadline for Entry: Monday, June 10, 2013

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