DATES EXTENDED!!!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

 Ancient Traditions | Modern Arts
::
Metals and Textiles

A exhibit + sale of handmade art

in collaboration with the

Santa Cruz Textile Arts Guild

@
Radius Gallery

gallerist Ann Hazels
Radius Gallery at the Tannery, Santa Cruz, CA

the theme
Ancient Traditions | Modern Arts :: Metals and Textiles
may be interpreted as you wish

$40 exhibit sign up fee per artist

the exhibit + sale runs

April 9, 2025 thru May 11, 2025

Opening Reception
April 12, 5 -8 PM

Radius Gallery
@ the Tannery, Santa Cruz
is open Wed – Sun 12 – 5pm

The entry fee is non-refundable

You may also click here to access the signup

EXHIBIT OVERVIEW

EXHIBIT REQUIREMENTS

• The Ancient Traditions | Modern Arts :: Metals and Textiles Exhibit + Sale will accept metal art in the forms of sculpture and jewelry from new and established guild members. You may JOIN NOW to enter artwork.
• Acceptance of artwork is at the gallerist’s discretion, subject to space and quality of work.
• Photos are NOT required.
• All submissions must be original in design and demonstrate a professional level of craftsmanship.
• Sculpture and wall art are welcome.
• All SOLD artwork will remain in place until the end of the exhibit + sale on May 11, 2025.
• Maximum of 5 pieces may be entered.
• All art must be for sale.
• All art must be priced with the 40% gallery commission included.
• All artists are encouraged to submit photos so we may advertise your pieces.
• Photo files must be submitted by Feb 26, 2025 to have artwork be considered for inclusion on the postcard design.
• All submitted photos must adhere to the Exhibition Photo Guidelines. Click here for a guide to Common Metal Art Photo Issues with Potential solutions.
• All photo files must be named with your last name and the # of the submission prior to being emailed.
• Your submission will be considered complete when the appropriate entry fee has been paid via the above registration link, and all required artwork submission details are complete.
• Entry submission implies agreement to the Radius Gallery consignment and exhibit terms.

NEXT STEPS AFTER REGISTERING FOR THE EXHIBIT + SALE

1. Login to your mbmag.org account, then scroll down to the bottom of this webpage to access the Labels & Records PDF. You may also find the PDF link in your entry receipt email.
2. Artwork details are due when you fill out the Labels & Records PDF form; and must be submitted no later than Feb 26, 2025. Scroll down for the Downloadable PDF and recipient email address.
3. DOWNLOAD the PDF to your Hard Drive or Device Storage BEFORE beginning to fill out the form.
4. Print 2 copies of the inventory of your submitted art (the Labels & Records form.)
5. We encourage you to create a printed Artist Statement and Artist Biography for the Artists Book displayed at the gallery. These pages help sell your art. Gallery staff uses the exhibit Artists Book to help inform potential customers about each piece and the associated artist. The gallery team learns much of this from the Artists Book. Please help the team sell your artwork by providing the Artist Statement and Artist Biography. You may also include photos of your work on these pages.
6. Deliver your printed Statement/Biography sheet(s) when you deliver art to the show organizers or gallerist. See below for helpful links.

KEY DATES & ACTIONS DUE

EACH ARTIST PROVIDES