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: CALL FOR ARTISTS
52 outstanding artists
52 unique perspectives of Waco and McLennan County
Creative Waco is partnering with State Representative Doc Anderson to host a juried
exhibition showcasing visual artists based in Waco and McLennan County in the lower
rotunda of the Texas state capitol, May 12-17 (and afterwards, in Waco). Entries are
invited from any artist living or working in McLennan County. Work can be in any 2D
medium (or 3D medium that can be hung on a wall). Artwork may be representative or
abstract, but should express something of the distinctiveness and "spirit" of Waco and
McLennan County.
There will be a VIP reception at the State Capitol, and a second launch event when the
exhibition opens in Waco.
Selected artists will also be paid a fee of $50 for their work to be included in a limited
edition set of playing cards that will accompany the exhibition, proceeds from which
will be used to support the arts in Waco. Artists are encouraged to submit work in
“portrait” orientation or that can be cropped for the playing card component.
Artists may also offer their work for sale in the exhibition (artists will receive 80% of the
sale value and Creative Waco will receive 20% commission, which will be used to
support the arts in Waco). Artists need to be 18 years or older to participate.
Entries should be submitted electronically and need to include the completed forms
below. Detailed instructions are on the final page.
Deadline for entries is midnight, wednesday 15 March
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: Entry Form
Please submit this completed application electronically to [email protected] by
Midnight on Wednesday 15 March, 2017.
Each entry should include:
1 completed Entry Form
Up to 3 completed Artwork Forms (1 for each work submitted)
2 JPEG files of each artwork submitted (see details below)
Name of artist
Mailing address
Cellphone number
E-mail address
Artist’s Statement (no more than 500 words)
This art work is submitted for inclusion in the “Waco 52” exhibition; therefore, I agree as follows:
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Creative Waco is authorized to allow my artwork to be exhibited at the Texas Capitol and
in the Waco area for the “Waco 52” exhibition.
Creative Waco undertakes to treat all artwork with appropriate care, but is not liable for
any damages to my work while on exhibition, in transportation, or while in the possession
of Creative Waco.
I give consent for my artwork to be photographed for use in the Waco 52 set of playing
cards, for the exhibition catalogue, and for educational, promotional, advertising and other
purposes, representing “Waco 52” exhibition, Creative Waco and/or the arts in Waco.
Name of artist
Signature
Date
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: ArtWork Form
Please submit one of this sheets per artwork, up to 3 pieces in total.
Artists are encouraged to submit work in “portrait” orientation or that can be cropped for the
playing card component, but all submitted work will be considered.
Name of artist
Cellphone number
E-mail address
About the Artwork
Title
Medium/process
Dimensions of original
Names of accompanying
files
Optional notes or description of the piece (artist’s statement about the specific piece)
Please submit TWO digital images of your work. (Large files may be sent free of charge via
wetransfer.org, but please include your name in the file name).
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One jpeg image of the whole work (no mat). The digital image should be 1200 pixels on
its longest dimension. (learn how to size your digital image HERE)
One jpeg image of the work in “portrait” orientation, cropped to 500 x 700 pixels (as it
would appear on the playing card).
Would you like this work to be offered for sale?
If yes, what is the sale price?
To whom should payment be made?
Please note that artists will receive 80% of the net sale price
Yes
No
If selected, you will be given instructions to deliver the original artwork for the exhibition during
the week beginning April 24.
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: Detailed Instructions
1. Deadline is Midnight, Wednesday 15 March, Central Time
2. There is no entry fee.
3. If selected, artists will need to supply exhibition quality original artwork work for the
exhibition ready to hang. Creative Waco reserves the right to exclude works from the
exhibition that do not appear to be presented in a professional manner or according to
specifications.
4. Preparation of jpeg files for submission:
 Your first file of each artwork should be 1200 pixels in the longest dimension and
saved in JPEG format on the highest quality setting. Images should also be saved
in Adobe RGB color space. (learn how to size your digital image HERE)
 Your second file of each artwork should be cropped to 500 x 700 pixels in
“portrait” orientation (as it would appear on the playing card). and saved in
JPEG format on the highest quality setting. Images should also be saved in
Adobe RGB color space.
 Files should be labeled as FirstName_Lastname_ followed by consecutive
numbers. For example: Sam_Jones_1.jpg, Sam_Jones_2.jpg, etc. Please don't
forget to include the "jpg" extension.
 Do NOT use spaces in the file name, and do NOT use special characters such as
:;’”/?}{()[ ]+=*&^%$#@! (use only alpha-numeric characters).
5. Creative Waco and the venues will exercise all due care when handling your work but
will not be held responsible for loss, damage or replacement. If you would prefer to
bring and install your own work, please let us know this when submitting your entry.
6. Creative Waco and the venues retain the right to display, project and reproduce work
accepted for this exhibition for publicity and promotional purposes and for the printing
of the deck of cards. Individual artists still retain copyright to their own individual
images.
7. 3D work may be submitted, but needs to be suitable for hanging on display boards.
8. Successful entries will be asked to deliver their original artwork, wrapped in protective
packaging, to the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce during the week beginning
April 24.
9. Questions? Contact [email protected] (254) 300-8677