Artistic Opportunities
Open Call For Artwork
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OPEN CALL for Artwork
The Corgi Clay Art Center invites artists from all backgrounds to share their gift of creativity in our Arts Holiday Marketplace, where we take two months leading up to the holidays and feature a rotating stock of quality fine-art objects and more for holiday shoppers and the art-loving public. All media are welcome but works should be geared to sell. We ask that paintings be framed and ready to hang, no canvas edges exposed. Prints are welcome! Multiples are welcome! Artists should consider how the holiday shopper will be looking for easy to gift items, that are ready to hang, display or use. There is no central theme- all techniques welcome. This is an opportunity to have many works in front of holiday shoppers in a well-lit gallery setting.
Categories: Ceramics, Painting, Mixed Media, Photography, Fiber Arts, Printmaking, Metals, Jewelry, Wood, Sculpture, Glass
Entry Instructions:
Artists are invited to submit up to three images in one entry that best display their type of art and what they wish to include in the Marketplace. Images depicting store displays are welcome. At least one image should be in detail.
The price to have your work viewed and considered for the Marketplace is $10, payable only through Paypal. This does not insure your work will be chosen, this simply covers the admin fee to have your work viewed and placed into consideration for inclusion in the Marketplace. If your pieces are chosen, you will receive an email congratulating you and giving you further instruction.
All artwork must be ready to hang/display with the proper hardware (i.e., paintings framed with hanging wire, no saw tooth hangers!).
Submitted work must remain available for the duration of the marketplace, but as work is sold, that artist will be contacted to replenish the pieces with similar items while the marketplace is still active.
No changes to information can be made once submitted.
Any subject matter is welcome but keep in mind this is geared towards holiday shoppers.
Instructions for Accepted Entrants:
Delivery of Accepted Work: Work(s) must be hand delivered/Mailed to the Corgi Clay Art Center (15 Tech Parkway, Suite 101, Stafford, VA, 22556) between the hours of 10am – 6pm on Wednesday October 16 through Sunday October 20th. All work must be ready for installation. Wall-hung artwork must be securely wired and framed. Artwork must be easy and ready to install. No substitutes will be accepted for works previously approved. The artist must complete and sign the Consignment Contract at time of delivery. If a representative of the artist delivers, the artist must email or call ahead to give the representatives name. Apply only if you can arrange delivery on the specified date.
Pick up of artwork at end of exhibition: Work(s) must be picked up between the hours of 10am – 6pm on Wednesday January 8th through Saturday January 11th. Those artists who had their work shipped and provided return shipping labels will have their artwork shipped back that same week. Artwork will be packaged securely, back into the box it was delivered and once it leaves the CCAC gallery is no longer insured by CCAC. Please make sure to purchase proper insurance on all shipping.
Only Artists residing in the U.S. may submit.
Artist must provide a short statement about their work/style.
Sales and Commission:
All works must be for sale. CCAC will take 30% of commission on all sales. Price accordingly.
Artist Residency Program
The Corgi Clay Art Center Residency Program offers emerging, mid-career or established visual artists the time and individual space to develop and pursue their professional artistic careers through an immersive experience in a cooperative educational environment. The program provides the artist an opportunity and ability to function independently and to refine and exhibit their work, expand on their educational experiences, and contribute to the growth and promotion of the arts in our community. Residents gain invaluable experience working in a community environment, teaching classes, sharing their technical knowledge and expertise, and handling various shared jobs around the community studio.
Benefits
- One year program commencing upon entry into the program, with option to continue for up to three years.
- Private 8.5′ x 8′ studio space to work and exhibit artwork. Space is available to the artist 24/7. All utilities are included at no additional charge.
- For Ceramics Artists: Use of all studio tools and glaze (must purchase your own clay and provide your own potter’s wheel for your studio) and reduced firing fees.
- Opportunity to earn income for teaching classes and workshops
- Regular space in the main gallery to exhibit small works and sell artwork
- Solo exhibition in the main gallery once a year
- Insurance coverage on all artwork on display.
- Access to professional development opportunities
Responsibilities
- One year commitment with the opportunity to apply for a second and third year
- Residents must assist with studio/gallery maintenance and upkeep and actively contribute towards the growth and daily operational activities within the center.
- Assisting in the retail operation of the gallery
- Minimum of 15 hours of weekly presence in the studio, during business hours.
Costs
- Artists may choose between: Two studios, with 3 full walls and one quarter wall for $300 per month, due on the 1st of the month, with a one-year commitment. There will be a 3% increase each year.
- Or one Premium Studio facing public parking with floor to ceiling window, 2 full walls and one quarter wall for $350 per month, due on the 1st of the month, with a one-year commitment. There will be a 3% increase each year.
- For Ceramic Artists: Reduced firing fee’s. No fee’s for use of studio equipment. You must provide your own consumable material (clay and glaze outside the standard studio glazes) and have option to purchase clay from the center at a reduced cost. If you wish to work inside your studio on a potter’s wheel or table, you must provide that equipment. Classroom wheels and table space defaults to class and member needs first.
- For any other visual artist: any personal perishable materials, and or equipment (I.e., easels, paint brushes, cameras, etc.) you must provide.
- All artwork sold in CCAC is subject to a 30% commission.
- A separate license agreement must be signed upon acceptance as a resident artist.
Application Requirements
- Must be 21 or older to apply.
- All applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents
- BFA or MFA recommended, but not required
Application Outline
- Statement of Interest: Address what you hope to achieve in your residency at Corgi Clay Art Center. Please include your goals related to artmaking, teaching, and community engagement.
- Artist Statement (your synopsis about your artwork)
- Resume (as related to your art experience)
- 10 digital images of finished work completed during the last 3 years (images must 300dpi max).
Image list: label each image with the first letter of first name, last name and image number (example jsmith1.jpeg) Correlating Image List with Title, material, date, dimensions - List two professional references: provide name and contact info, and note your relationship with each.
Process
- Once all application materials are received, the review process will begin. Please send all materials digitally to [email protected] and place ‘Artist Residency Application’ in the subject line of the email.
- Phase One allows time to review work for quality and merit. The artist will be given feedback solely on their artwork and may be presented with questions to answer before being accepted into phase two.
- Phase Two will consider artists’ ability to successfully interact with the general public and positively contribute to the overall Art Center community. We will look for artists who can explain their art and who want to engage and interact with the public through their work. We will review applicants’ career highlights and how they have marketed themselves or their work.
- At the end of this phase, the artist will be given the opportunity to bring their work in-person to review it for quality. We will consider the applicants’ ability to communicate about their artwork, with an eye toward their desire to positively engage with the public.
- Upon completion of review process, if artist is accepted into the residency program, the artist will be given a license to review and sign, and be asked to deposit first month’s rent with signed license agreement.
- After CCAC has received all necessary paperwork and deposit, the artist may begin moving in to their new studio space and will be given access to the building 24/7 to begin work.
