All Abstract - Call for Art

Location: 311 Gallery; 311 W Martin St. Raleigh, NC

Deadline to enter: 11:59pm Feb. 7, 2022

Exhibit run: March 4 - 26, 2022

Opening Reception: March 4

Cash prizes for Best in Show: $300 / $200/ $100

All Abstract is just what it sounds like, a visual art exhibit comprised entirely of abstract works (non-representational too)! 

This will be a physical visual art exhibit located in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. All United States artists are eligible.

PLEASE NOTE: Please read this call entirely. By applying for this exhibit, you agree to the terms detailed within this call.

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

This exhibition is for abstract works of art only, both 2D and 3D.  We are not accepting audio or video submissions for this call. Works must be for sale and should not exceed 72  inches in any dimension. Works of all mediums (painting, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, etc.) will be considered. Works will be accepted on a piece-by-piece basis, meaning if you apply with more than one piece, we may accept some of your work and not others due to space limitations. The exhibition will be held at 311 Gallery in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina during the month of March, 2022.

This is not a digital exhibition, if your work is accepted, it will need to be shipped/hand delivered to the gallery. 

- Entries must be received by 11:59 pm CST February 7, 2022.

- Entries must not exceed 72 inches in any dimension to be exhibited. 

- Entries must be for sale.

- Juried with JPEGs, one jpeg per work. If you are submitting 3D work that requires additional perspective images, you can email us the extra jpegs via no more than one email at exhibit@311artgallery.com with the phrase “All Abstract - 3D Submission” somewhere in the subject line. Please do not send additional images for works that do not absolutely require them.

- All mediums and subject matter will be considered so long as they are for sale and can be displayed with ease in the gallery.

- Commission rate is 60% artist, 40% Gallery. If your work sells, a check will be mailed approximately 30 days after the date of sale.

- Open to all artists in the United States

- If accepted, 2D artworks must hang by wire or other acceptable means. 3D works must be able to stand with no or minimal assistance, or come with necessary display items i.e. hangars, hooks, stands, etc. The gallery has pedestals and tables for free-standing 3D works.

- Artists will be notified of acceptance status approximately 3-5 days after the call ends. Please be sure to check your spam for emails.

- If works are accepted, artists will be notified of drop-off/mail-in dates. Works should be shipped so that they will be received by the Gallery no later than February 26, 2022 at 4 pm. See further in this call for shipping/delivery information. 
 

ENTRY FEE: $25 for first two works, $5 per additional work, up to 4 total. 

Works will be accepted on a piece-by-piece basis due to space limitations and based of submissions. This means some work may be accepted from an artist while others are not.

All entry fees are non-refundable and go toward making 311 a sustainable, family-owned small business. These fees cover various costs including but not limited to: staff labor, marketing, print materials and more. 

Application Requirements

Please submit at least two 2D or 3D work(s) of art to be considered for this exhibition.

Eligibility Criteria

All Abstract is open to any living artist in the United States. Entries must be either hand delivered to the gallery or mailed in a returnable container. Expected drop-off/mail-in dates are below, but you will be notified upon acceptance of solidified dates:

Thurs./Fri. - Feb. 17th, 18th and 24th 26th, 2022 12 - 4pm

Saturdays - Feb. 19th and 26th, 2022 12 - 4 pm