Call to Artists!

The YC Prescott Art Gallery and Literary Southwest Present

The Fit for the Gods visual art exhibition

October 4, 2024, in the YC Prescott Art Gallery!

Jenn Northington, author of the book Fit for the Gods (YC's Riders Read Book), will be speaking at the Literary Southwest's October event at the YC Prescott Art Gallery. 

We invite you to create artwork inspired by the reimagined Greek mythology featured in the short stories. Artists who are residents or students on Arizona are encouraged to submit up to 2 artworks in 2D or 3D - painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, jewelry, videos, mixed media, etc.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS:

September 6, 2024, 11;59pm

Visit www.yc.edu/literarySW for more info and inspiration!

Calling All Arizona Printmakers!

The Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery in Prescott, Arizona, seeks submissions for the The Donn Rawlings Memorial Print Exhibition, October 18 – November 16, 2024.

This major exhibition will present the contemporary sharp-edge of Arizona Printmaking while celebrating the work of longtime Yavapai College English professor and innovative printmaker Donn Rawlings. 

The exhibition will include works by Rawlings alongside new work chosen by juror Josephine Archer, an accomplished printmaker and YC instructor. (see below for Josephine's Biography).

 We are seeking the best in Arizona printmaking – woodcut, linocut, etching, drypoint, aquatint, mezzotint, screenprint, collagraph, monoprint/type, lithography, photogravure, and engraving. 

Details:

The Exhibition: The Donn Rawlings Memorial Print Exhibition, October 18-November 16, 2024.

Submission Period: Submissions Open Friday, June 28 and Close Friday, August 16 at 11:59 pm.

Submission Cost: $25 for 3 artworks

Limitations: Weight of hanging art cannot exceed 40 pounds. All prints must be framed with glass and wired for hanging. 

Artist Notification: Friday, August 30.

Deliver Artwork to YC Prescott Art Gallery:  Saturday, October 5, 10am-3pm

Juror Biography:

Josephine Archer

Josephine Archer has her M.F.A. Degree in Art from the University of Oregon. She has worked with Printmaking and Painting media for over 25 years. Her work incorporates many different techniques layered one on top of the other. Some of her pieces can have more than six layers. Josephine’s work is done on paper, on wall canvas, and on walls. The pieces range from 22”x30” to 10’x20’.

The layering within Josephine’s work is used to create an ethereal world behind the main graphic images that are composed of animals, figurative forms, and sometimes decorative elements.  The images are meant to captivate the viewer and bring a questioning into the viewer’s mind.

Josephine's inspiration comes from long walks and runs within nature. She is inspired by the natural world and the desire to paint with nature’s elements. She makes most of her paints and pigments.  Combining a deep understanding of color theory, texture, and form Josephine creates dynamic and immersive artworks that breathe life into any space. Her creative process is marked by meticulous planning and spontaneous inspiration, resulting in pieces that are both structured and fluid. You can see this in her current compositions where trees dominate the picture plane.  Plants, images relating to animal life, and the natural environment are common themes. She mixes mediums within Printmaking and Painting to create layers and graphic representations of these themes.

Josephine’s work has been shown across the nation. These shows include, The Bradley International Drawing and Printmaking Biennial, Yorkshire Galleries, and Print Ireland.  Her work is also in the Edgar Bronson Fine Art Collection, and she is a member of Southern Graphics, Non-toxic Printmaking, and College Art Association.

For more information contact YC Prescott Art Gallery Director Tim Hull @ timothy.hull@yc.edu or 928/776-2031. 

Wabi-Sabi: Finding Beauty in Imperfection

Exhibition Dates: Thursday October 3rd – October 31st, 2024

Yavapai College is excited to announce a unique opportunity for artists of all disciplines to participate in our upcoming exhibition Wabi-Sabi. This juried exhibition will feature artwork that embraces imperfection, asymmetry, and irregularity. It will challenge the conventional standards of beauty and imperfection.

           Location: Patty McMullen-Mikles Art Gallery
           Yavapai College, Verde Valley Campus
           601 Black Hills Drive, Bldg F, Clarkdale, AZ
           Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10 am – 3pm

Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: September 1st, 2024

Artist Notification: September 15th, 2024

Gallery Drop off Date: Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 | 10 am – 3 pm

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Artwork Pickup: Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 | 10 am – 3 pm

Artists are encouraged to submit artwork in any medium. Acrylics, oils, watercolor, ink, mixed media, and other artistic contributions are welcome. A diversity of mediums and styles will help to make this exhibition an enriching experience for all. Sculptures, metal, wood, and ceramics will also be welcomed. 

The call is open to emerging and established artists aged 18 and above, working in all mediums. All Submissions must be made online with Submittable.com. Artists may submit 3 pieces of artwork. Each artwork needs an individual entry. Submit 3 entries to submit 3 pieces of artwork. The submission fee is $10 per entry ($20 for 2 entries, and $30 for 3 entires).
 

Requirements
           o Submitted artwork must be original works of art in concept and design, made solely by the artist. Must have            been created within the past 2 years.
           o All submissions must be made online using Submittable platform.
           o Artwork must be submitted as digital images.
           o Three-dimensional work is not to exceed 40 lbs.
           o Two-dimensional work must not exceed 36-inches in width and height.

Art must be adequately framed, wired, and ready to hang (no saw tooth or loop hangers). The hanging wire must be placed no more than one quarter of the way from the top of the frame. Gallery wraps are acceptable provided they are at least 1/2 inch deep and are painted on all four sides.

Juror:
           To Be Announced

What to know before you submit online:

• Title
• Media
• Dimensions - 2D: H x W (Height x Width) or 3D: (Height x Width x Depth)
• Price
• Bio or Artist Statement (100 words max)
• Photographing your artwork: Each piece of artwork (3 max) can include two photos,
             one overall image and one detail image for each artwork. Photos must be JPEG,
             RGB Image. Title the files as follows:
• Image: LastName _Title or Detail Image: LastName_ Title_Detail.

Terms and Conditions

Artists will need to deliver artwork to the gallery on the specified date. If delivery cannot be made on drop off date, prior arrangements must be made with gallery manager. Mailed Art will be accepted with prior arrangement with gallery manager. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs, insurance and providing a return label. All artwork selected for the exhibition will be photographed by the college. The YC Art Gallery retains a 25% commission on all works sold. Sold work remains in gallery during the entire exhibition. Payments are made to artists at the close of the exhibition. Works to be included and their installation will be at the discretion of the Gallery Manager. YC reserves the right to reject works that were not properly prepared for instillation. YC reserves the right to reject work that is deemed fragile or unstable. ** All Artwork must be labeled clearly with artist name on the back or bottom. *

Questions? Contact Gallery Manager Molly Borsom @ molly.borsom@yc.edu 

Please note, email is best contact. We only answer the gallery phone during gallery hours. The gallery is closed May 15th - August 13th.