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Art League of Baytown is pleased to host our second annual Upcycle Art Challenge August 25 - September 21, 2023 with co-sponsor Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
The goal of the upcycling challenge is to raise environmental awareness by promoting action through reusing, recycling and repurposing materials to create art.
The contest categories are 1) decorative and 2) functional art pieces that serve a purpose. The creations may be 2D or 3D.
Each piece must feature 80 percent material recycled from some previous use. Glue, screws and other fastening devices are NOT included in the remaining 20 percent. A list of all parts must be included when the art is submitted online. The list must identify which parts are new (20 percent or less).
An artist’s statement must be included with the work to explain what the artist is conveying in the work or the object’s value, use or impact. This should not exceed 150 words.
Applications for the juried art show must be submitted online through ArtCall.org June 1 – August 9, 2023.
Entries will be judged on visual impact, creativity/originality, composition/design, craftsmanship and material usage.
Eligibility
This Show is open to residents of Harris, Chambers and Galveston counties, plus members of the Art League of Baytown. You may become a member at artleagueofbaytown.org. Individuals or teams (clubs, scouts, families) can enter.
Submission
Creators may submit up to three works. The fee will be $20.00 for the first entry, $10.00 for the second and/or third entry. Titles and prices must be included on your entry forms and cannot be changed thereafter. Paying an entry fee does not ensure the artwork a place in the gallery exhibit and there are no refunds.
It is important that your digital images submitted to Art Call accurately reflect your work. Works which are found not to be accurately represented by the image submitted may be disqualified at the discretion of the juror. Works featuring violent, sensational or sexual content will not be displayed. Art League of Baytown and the juror reserve the right to reject any work deemed inappropriate for this exhibition for any reason.
Notification and delivery to gallery
All artists will be notified if their works have been accepted for the show via email. Works must be hand delivered to the Art League of Baytown gallery 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19-20 (Friday,Saturday) or 1-4 p.m. Aug. 21 (Sunday) at 110 W. Texas Avenue, Baytown. All works must be safe to handle (no hazards, toxic material. etc.), fit through a standard doorway and weigh less than 50 pounds. All 3-D work must be easily moved by two people and not exceed 34 by 34 by 72 inches. All 2D work must be wired and/or ready to hang. No sawtooth hangers.
Reception and Awards
The reception will be held from 6- 8 p.m Aug. 25 (Friday). Best of Show is an award of $700. Awards in the decorative and functional categories are: First Place ($500), Second Place ($300), Third Place ($200), and Honorable Mention ($75). All prize-winning works will be labeled as such throughout the exhibition. Awards will be presented at the Opening Reception.
Sales
Work must be listed for sale. All sales will be transacted through the Art League of Baytown gallery. ALB will retain 20 percent commission on every piece sold. Sold artwork will remain on display until the close of the show but will be marked “sold” after the purchase has been transacted. We encourage participants to promote the show via social media. The show will be publicized through our website and social media, email blasts, gallery street signage, our members’ social media activities, and other opportunities.
Agreement
Submission of this application and the piece(s) represented shall constitute an agreement on the part of the artist to comply with the conditions set forth in this prospectus, including the following: While I understand that great care and all steps will be taken to mitigate the possibility of loss or damage, in submitting this application, I hereby release Art League of Baytown, its members, jurors, staff, volunteers, associates and boards from any and all claims occasioned by injury, illness, damage or loss of artwork while on the gallery premises. Permission to photograph and/or reproduce the work for publicity, documentary or educational purposes is hereby granted.
Calendar
June 1: Open date for entries
Aug. 9: Last day to apply to show through ArtCall.org
Aug. 7-11: Review and selection of works by juror
Aug. 12 : Notification of acceptance or nonacceptance.
Aug. 18-20: Accepted works delivered 10 a.m.-4 p.m.(Friday/Saturday) and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (Sunday, 20th)to ALB gallery, 110 W. Texas Ave.
Aug. 22-23: Installation of show
Aug. 24: Judging
Aug. 25: Reception and awards presentation
Sept. 21: Final day of exhibition
Sept. 22-23: Unsold artwork to be picked up 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Any work not picked up by 3 p.m. Sept. 30 will be considered a donation to the Art League of Baytown.
About the Juror: Ron Gordon
