ARTIST CALL

Artists,

Be a part of our 5th Anniversary art exhibit.  We are bringing back the theme from our first group exhibit.  

WHO:  Open to all artists in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties.

WHAT:   2D artwork depicting scenes of the Lehigh Valley, PA.  Artwork should be original art in any 2D medium (except photography) and completed in the past 5 years.  From the submissions Juror, Elena Shackleton will select approximately 35-45 pieces to fit in the gallery space.  

WHERE: Initial submission is online.  Accepted work will then be delivered in person to gallery840.

WHEN: Submit artwork online from August 10-25, 2023.  We will notified you by email by September 1st whether your work has been accepted or not. Accepted artwork should be dropped off at gallery840 on Saturday, September 9, 2023 9am-12noon.  Exhibit will run from September 16- November 4. Pickup will be on Nov 4.

RECEPTION:  September 30, 2-4pm

PRIZES:  Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners selected by Juror, Elena Shackleton.  These and additional community awards will also be presented at the reception

CURRENT SPONSORS:  Butz Corporation Center, Blink Optical Boutique, and City Center Allentown.

ENTRY FEE:  $15  for 1st submission. $5 for 2nd submission.  Max -2 entries per artist.  Payable HERE.  

ARTWORK PHOTOS:  See details below.

SUBMISSION STEPS:

1.  Pay Entry Fee HERE   ($15 for 1 or $15+5 for 2 submissions)

2.  Complete the GOOGLE FORM  (preferred) OR email artist@gallery840.net with the following information in the body of an email.

• Your information

  • Full Name, Address, Phone number, Email, Social Media handles

• Your artwork (for each entry

  • Title

  • unframed dimensions- stated as l x h  

  • medium

  • price 

  • Lehigh Valley Location

3.  Send Photos to artist@gallery840.net - Images should be 1-3 MB, clear, straight, and cropped to the edge of the painting.   

• Photo file must be labeled as follows:       Artist Name_Artwork Title_Size

• application will not be accepted of these steps are not followed

• accepted artwork should be framed and wired for hanging.  Sawtooth hangers are not permitted.  Gallery wrapped canvases are permitted as longs as the sides are painted. 
  
  

4.  Read all details above  By submitting your images you agree to the terms above and a 40% commission to gallery840 for the sales of your artwork while on display at gallery840 and for any sales by the gallery for 30 days after the exhibit.  

QUESTIONS:  Contact wendy.stoudt@gallery840.net

Gallery840 wall showing art from Around the Valley 2018 exhibit