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Qualifications

Artists who fit the following parameters are welcome to apply:

- Must be 18 years of age of older.

- Must be within a 350 mile radius of Orange City, IA.

Artists may submit up to 3 pieces for the show. Please photography the artwork in its entirety, with 1-2 detail shots if needed. Please remember works are selected from these submission photos. Take time and care to photograph your work to the best of your ability.

Artwork must fit the following requirements for this show:

- Must be created using fiber or textile techniques.

     - Paintings on canvas or other textiles that function as a painted work of art are not eligible.

- Artwork must be a maximum size of 48" (length) x 48" (width)

- All artwork must be original. No copies, kits, or AI generated art.

- Artwork cannot be from a class unless the design is original to the artist.

- Artwork must be presentable in material and tone. Artwork with a grotesque, provocative, or erotic nature will not be accepted.

- All wall-hung work must be properly wired with two loops and professional picture wire.

     - Saw tooth hangers, photo frames with triangular tabs, tape, string, monofilament, other types of wire, or any other materials are not acceptable and will be refused, regardless of advance notification of acceptance. No artwork can be affixed to our display walls.

There is no fee associated with this call!

Please note that Orange City Arts will be hosting a quilt show in the near future. We leave it to the artists discretion if they believe their work would be better suited for this fibers show or our future quilt show.

When you submit your piece, please provide the following information:

- Artist's Name

- Contact Information

- Address

- Name of the Piece

- Medium of the Piece

- Size (in inches, Length x Height x Width)

- Cost of the the Piece

Art Prices & Commission

All artwork pricing is non-negotiable to buyers. Orange City Arts will take 20% commission on all artwork sold during the show. With that commission percentage in mind, please price your work based on the quality and effort you've put into them!

Art submission dates, acceptance, and art drop-off

- Art Submissions must be made before 11:59pm on January 2nd.

- All art pieces will either be accepted or declined by 11:59pm on Saturday, January 9th.

- If your artwork has been accepted, please get it to us by 5:00pm on Friday, January 22nd.

- If your art has been accepted, please bring your pieces to Stadscentrum (101 2nd St. SE, Orange City, IA. 51041).

- If you need to ship your work to us, please ship it to the following address:

          Orange City Arts

          509 8th St. SE

          Orange City, IA. 51041

- Artwork must be delivered completed and ready to be displayed.

The Show and Exhibition Dates

- The Art Show will run from Monday, January 25th-Saturday, March 6th at Stadscentrum (101 2nd St. SE, Orange City, IA. 51041), located in downtown Orange City! The show reception will be on Wednesday, March 3rd, from 5-8pm. We will reveal award-winners at 7pm.

Awards

There will be 3 available awards for this show:

     - Best of Show

     - Runner-Up

     - People's Choice Award

This will be a peer-juried show. Participating artists will have until the evening of the reception to vote on which piece they believe to be worthy of the Best of Show based on skill set, technique, and design. The second place piece will receive the Runner-Up award. Finally, the Best of Show award will be decided via vote by non-artist gallery visitors, who can vote on their favorite pieces.

Thank you for your consideration! If you would like to a submit a piece for the show, please click this link! We hope to see you at our show!

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