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Newburyport Art Association

2023 NAA Regional Juried Show
NAA's largest annual juried exhibition, accepting all media from both NAA members and non-members

Exhibition Dates: May 26, 2023 through June 25, 2023

Juror: Dennis Svoronos, interactive sculptor

**NEW, EXTENDED Submission Deadline: April 29, 2023 (11:59pm)**

ABOUT THE JUROR:

Dennis Svoronos’ work exists between art and engineering; it is inspired by the modern world in motion. He uses his sculpture to reflect this environment charged with electricity, spectacle, and information. He uses a common language of the 21st century -- electronics, robotics, and interactive kinetics -- to build connections between the viewers and the work. In a society fractured by technology, Svoronos uses it to bring everyone together. Currently, he is making work in response to his recent diagnosis of brain cancer, seeking to use his art as a platform to question sickness, wellness, and recovery.

Dennis Svoronos is a Boston-based sculptor whose work has been shown nationally and internationally. He holds a diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Tufts University as well as a Masters in Fine Art from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Svoronos has been represented locally by the Boston Sculptors Gallery since 2012 and his work has been exhibited at numerous institutions and galleries such as the MFA, Boston; the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach, FL; G.A.S.P Brookline, MA; and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Lake Worth, FL. Svoronos has also been the recipient of numerous awards and public work commissions. Currently, he is visiting faculty in Graduate Studies and Sculpture at Massachusetts College of Art and Design as well as Northeastern University’s College of Art, Media and Design.

PRIZES/AWARDS:

There will be a cash prize of $500 for Best in Show, along with various other cash prizes. There will be an awards reception on June 3rd, from 5-7pm.

ELIGIBILITY, SUBMISSIONS, AND FEES: 

  • This call is open to both members and non-members of Newburyport Art, 18 years of age or older.
  • There is a maximum of three entries per artist; each artwork is a separate entry/submission.
  • Each entry is $23 for Newburyport Art members / $30 for non-members.
  • The NAA does not store credit card information, nor does it initiate any charging of credit cards. Only artists will initiate payment, and artist should be careful not to pay more than once per artwork. If any artist accidentally initiates more than one payment, they only need to contact the NAA for a refund of any extraneous payment(s).
  • Artist Plus members receive two free entries. Click on the Promo Code button next to the credit card icons, and type in ARTISTPLUS. A third entry for Artist Plus members is $23.
  • Interested in learning more about Newburyport Art? Learn more about membership here and join today!

CATEGORY/MEDIA:
Open to all media and disciplines, but reproductions of original work and Giclée prints cannot be accepted.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • All work must be original, completed within the last five years, and must have not been exhibited in a previous NAA Fall, Winter, or Regional Juried Show.
  • All work must be for sale. We do not accept works on loan from any private collection.
  • No wet paintings.
  • (2D) Works must be ready to hang with screw eyes/D-rings and wire. Metal frames must have hardware that screws securely in the track.
  • (2D) Plexiglass or glass-covered drawings, prints, photographs, and watercolors are accepted.
  • (2D) Frameless glass or plexiglass, frames with tension, or saw-tooth hangers cannot be accepted.
  • (2D) Photos printed on metal with proper hanging hardware are accepted.
  • (2D) Gallery wrapped canvas must be stapled on the back. Gessoed or painted sides are acceptable.
  • (2D) Total 2D dimensions must be no larger than 60 inches on any one side.
  • (3D) Sculpture and 3-dimensional work must be less than 7 feet in height, 90 pounds or less, and fit within a 3x3 foot area.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 

  • Artists must upload at least one image per work. This image should be of the artwork only (excluding any mat, frame, and background, unless integral to the work). A second upload is permissible if the artist wishes to provide a different angle, show the work framed, or focus on a specific detail shot.
  • Digital images of submissions should be high resolution (300 ppi or higher), with a minimum sizing of 540 px on the shortest side.
  • All accepted work is subject to review and must comply with Newburyport Art hanging/framing standards.
  • No artwork substitution is allowed.
  • Submission of your entry constitutes your agreement with all the terms of this Call for Art.
  • Submission of your entry acknowledges the right of Newburyport Art to reproduce artwork for marketing purposes.
  • Newburyport Art reserves the right to decline a submission for any reason or to remove a selected work for any reason.
  • Having trouble submitting? Call Newburyport Art at 978-465-8769 or send us an email at artcall@newburyportart.org.

SALES AND INSURANCE:

  • All work must be for sale.
  • Newburyport Art retains a commission of 40% for works sold.
  • Works will be handled with all possible care. Newburyport Art provides insurance up to 60% of the value declared by the artist from the day of receipt of the artwork to the final published pickup date. Newburyport Art is not responsible for any work not picked up by the end of the designated pickup window of time.
  • If a work sells, the artist will be notified by a Gallery Associate. At that time, the artist should confirm their mailing address or, alternatively, indicate that they wish to pick up a check at the gallery for the sale.
  • Newburyport Art will make every effort to issue commission checks to artists for any show sales within 30 days following the close of the exhibition.

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • Deadline for this call for art: April 29th (by 11:59pm)
  • Notification of acceptance or rejection: May 5th (by 11:59pm)
  • Drop-off of accepted work: May 16 (1-5pm), May 17 (1-6:30pm), May 18 (11am-5pm)
  • Exhibition opens to the public: May 26 (11am)
  • Reception and Awards Presentation: June 3 (5-7pm)
  • Final day of exhibition: June 25 (at 5pm)
  • Pick-up of work: June 25 (5-7pm), June 28 (12-6pm)