The Gateway Arts Center
A Facility of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Call For Applications - M-NCPPC Gateway Arts Fine Craft Showcase DEADLINE Application review will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis.
ABOUT THE CENTER The Gateway Arts Center is a dynamic space dedicated to presenting and promoting the visual arts, located Brentwood, Maryland. In addition to the M-NCPPC, the center is home to a dozen artists’ studios, a gallery operated by the Gateway CDC, and the Prince George’s
African American Museum & Cultural Center. The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission occupies approximately one quarter of the building, in which we feature a gallery, a contemporary craft showcase, and an arts class/meeting room. It is a place for people of all ages to meet, engage and learn about challenging art, purchase one- of-a-kind craft objects, and explore new talents.
ABOUT THE FINE CRAFT SHOWCASE The Fine Craft Showcase is dedicated to showing, selling, and promoting fine crafts. It is a beautifully designed display area of illuminated cherry wood and glass shelving, situated adjacent to the reception desk and prominently visible through the front window.
ELIGIBILITY This call is open to all artists who are 18 years of age or older.
APPLICATION Each application should include:
• A résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• A CD/DVD containing 15-20 images of work samples.
• A list of works/images that includes titles, media, size, and dates created.
• An SASE for the return of materials. Materials will not be returned unless an SASE with adequate postage is provided.
• Optional: An artist statement that is no longer than one page.
MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS: Attn: Gateway Arts Center
Arts & Cultural Heritage Division, M-NCPPC
7833 Walker Dr. Suite 430
Greenbelt, MD 20770
GUIDELINES FOR DIGITAL FILES Effort will be made to review all submissions, regardless of format. However, please be aware that incompatible files may cause submissions to be rejected. Applicants are encouraged to format files as described below.
• No image or text files should be larger than 1MB.
• Image files should be formatted only as jpeg, tiff, gif, or png.
• Name each file: “last name” underscore “document” Example: jones_worksamplelist.pdf.
• Name image files similarly, but begin with a two-digit number that corresponds with the Work Sample List: Example: 01_jones_untitled.jpg
APPLICATION EVALUATION Applications will be reviewed by the M-NCPPC Gateway Arts Center Selection Committee.
DELIVERY & INSTALLATION When possible, the M-NCPPC will provide for handling and transportation for artwork within the Washington, DC region using M-NCPPC staff and vehicles. All craft objects will be installed and removed by M-NCPPC staff unless the nature of the work requires special assistance. All objects should be ready for presentation when they are delivered.
SALES & INSURANCE The M-NCPPC will retain a 25% commission on all works sold during, or as a result of the exhibition. The M-NCPPC will be responsible for the safekeeping of all consigned works while they are in the custody of the Brentwood Art Center.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:
Phil Davis, Assistant Director, Gateway Arts Center
tel. 301-277-2863; tty. 301-446-6802; fax. 301-277-2865
phil.davis@pgparks.com
http://arts.pgparks.com/Assets/Arts/Gateway/Artist+Resources/BAE+Craft+Call+PDF.pdf