Guidelines
Exhibition Dates: September 21– November 1, 2019
Call for Artists: Opens April 1, 2019
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2019
Location:
Presented by the Tri-County Arts Council, Jamestown Community College (JCC), and the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF) made possible by an endowment from the estate of F. Donald Kenney.
Call for Artists: Opens April 1, 2019
Entry Deadline: May 31, 2019
Location:
Presented by the Tri-County Arts Council, Jamestown Community College (JCC), and the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF) made possible by an endowment from the estate of F. Donald Kenney.
Eligibility
Open to all artists, 18 years of age or older, who are currently residing in New York State’s Southern Tier (the counties of Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, Tioga, and Tompkins). All works must be original and completed within the past two years. Work previously submitted to the Southern Tier Biennial is not eligible.
Media
Works created in all visual media are eligible with the understanding that the Biennial’s exhibition venues and format may not be able to accommodate all work. Work will not be judged by media categories. Accepted work must be finished, dry, and ready to install.
Images
Jurying will be from digital images only. Applicants may submit up to three entries for consideration. Images may be submitted via email at stb@myartscouncil.net or saved onto a CD. All submissions should include two images for each entry: a 1200-pixel wide jpg file for digital projection for jury and a 5” x 7” 300 dpi file for inclusion in color catalog in the event work is chosen for show. Digital files should be named with last name and title matching entry form and extension (i.e., smithgreenapple.jpg). CDs should be labeled with artist name and mailed to PO Box 406, Olean, NY 14760. Poor images greatly reduce your chance of being selected during the jury process. Ownership of all digital images remains with the artist. Tri-County Arts Council reserves the right to utilize images from selected artists for the current year and subsequent years of the Southern Tier Biennial for promotional purposes. We are unable to return images submitted by CD.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• All applications must be submitted electronically by midnight, May 31, 2019.
• An entry fee of $30 must be submitted with application. Applicants may submit up to three works for consideration. Entry fee may be paid online at www.southerntierbiennial.com or via check mailed to: Tri-County Arts Council, PO Box 406, Olean, NY 14760. Checks are payable to Tri-County Arts Counci;. Please do not send cash.
• Images should be emailed to stb@myartscouncil.net or sent via CD to mailing address above postmarked by May 31, 2019.
• Applicants will receive confirmation within 48 business hours once application, payment and images arrive. If you do not receive confirmation, please feel free to email stb@myartscouncil.net to inquire about application status
• Notification of acceptance will be sent by July 5, 2019.
• An entry fee of $30 must be submitted with application. Applicants may submit up to three works for consideration. Entry fee may be paid online at www.southerntierbiennial.com or via check mailed to: Tri-County Arts Council, PO Box 406, Olean, NY 14760. Checks are payable to Tri-County Arts Counci;. Please do not send cash.
• Images should be emailed to stb@myartscouncil.net or sent via CD to mailing address above postmarked by May 31, 2019.
• Applicants will receive confirmation within 48 business hours once application, payment and images arrive. If you do not receive confirmation, please feel free to email stb@myartscouncil.net to inquire about application status
• Notification of acceptance will be sent by July 5, 2019.
Awards & Stipends
For the 2019 Southern Tier Biennial, we are pleased to be able to present each accepted artist with a $125 stipend to help allay costs associated with travel, shipping, and production. In addition, four cash awards totaling $2,500 will be presented: $1,000 to the Best of Show winner and $500 for three Honorable Mention winners. The Best of Show winner will also be presented with a solo show in the Fall of 2020 with a four-color catalog, up to $1,000 for professional development (workshops, training, etc.), and up to $1,000 for show expenses (framing, displays, etc.).
Catalog
Among the project’s benefits to accepted artists is reproduction of their work in a color catalog. Accepted artists must provide a high resolution print-ready image. Organizers retain the right to photograph and reproduce works for purposes of documentation, publicity, and catalog publication. All entrants may receive a print or electronic catalog upon request.
PAcking & Shipping
• Accepted works must be received by August 30, 2019.
• All works must be labeled with the artist’s name, title, media, and declared value (fair market value). For more information about valuation, please click here.
• Participating artists will be responsible for all costs of shipping to the Gallery as well as return shipping and insurance while in transit. Shipped work must include a prepaid return shipping label.
• All entries must be packed in sturdy, reusable containers and include clear packing, shipping, and installation instructions.
• Program organizers are not liable or responsible for any damage to artwork that occurs during packing, unpacking, or repacking of artwork or for any damage that occurs during shipment or transit of the artwork. Please take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your artwork.
• Accepted entries will be insured only during the installation and exhibition of work at the Gallery.
• Hand-delivered work must be picked up between November 4 and 8 at the Gallery.
Sales
If you agree, your work will be considered available for purchase in which case you must provide a purchase price. The Southern Tier Biennial will receive a 25% commission on works sold during the exhibition.
Conditions
• Program organizers include the Tri-County Arts Council and Jamestown Community College.
• Program organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that, upon receipt, differ markedly from the submitted images.
• All accepted entries will be considered as temporary loans to the Gallery and shall remain in its possession for the duration of the exhibition.
• The Gallery will assume insurance of objects upon receipt and inspection, and during the loan period. Coverage will be provided for the declared value of the work. Please note, ceramic, glass, and similar fragile articles will be covered in the case of breakage, however are excluded from coverage if items are marred or scratched.
• Program organizers cannot be responsible for minor wear and tear resulting from normal handling.
• Accepted artists may submit a resume and artist’s statement for use within the exhibition space and on the STB website.
• The submission of your certified entry form shall be understood to indicate your agreement with the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus. Accepted artists will be required to sign a printed contract agreeing to these terms.
• Program organizers reserve the right to disqualify entries that, upon receipt, differ markedly from the submitted images.
• All accepted entries will be considered as temporary loans to the Gallery and shall remain in its possession for the duration of the exhibition.
• The Gallery will assume insurance of objects upon receipt and inspection, and during the loan period. Coverage will be provided for the declared value of the work. Please note, ceramic, glass, and similar fragile articles will be covered in the case of breakage, however are excluded from coverage if items are marred or scratched.
• Program organizers cannot be responsible for minor wear and tear resulting from normal handling.
• Accepted artists may submit a resume and artist’s statement for use within the exhibition space and on the STB website.
• The submission of your certified entry form shall be understood to indicate your agreement with the terms and conditions set forth in this prospectus. Accepted artists will be required to sign a printed contract agreeing to these terms.
Jurors
The 2019 STB Jurors ar Judy Barie and Evelyn Penman. Please visit the Home page for more information about the jurors.
2019 Calendar
May 31: Deadline to apply
July 5: Notification emailed. Acceptance emails will include information on the exhibition opening and at which exhibition site work will be shown.
August 2: Accepted artists contracts due back. Stipend checks mailed upon receipt.
August 30: Deadline for delivery of accepted work
September 18: Notification of awards
September 21: Opening reception and awards ceremony
November 1: Final day of exhibition
November 8: Deadline to pick up work and return shipping completed
July 5: Notification emailed. Acceptance emails will include information on the exhibition opening and at which exhibition site work will be shown.
August 2: Accepted artists contracts due back. Stipend checks mailed upon receipt.
August 30: Deadline for delivery of accepted work
September 18: Notification of awards
September 21: Opening reception and awards ceremony
November 1: Final day of exhibition
November 8: Deadline to pick up work and return shipping completed
Entry form
After reading guidelines in full, please complete and submit electronic entry form. Images may be emailed to stb@myartscouncil.net or mailed via CD. Payment can be made by check or online via paypal below.
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STB 2019 Entry Fee
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30.00
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Questions?
Ardyth Van Scoy-Rupp, STB Manager, Tri-County Arts Council. Contact at (716) 372–7455 or stb@myartscouncil.net. Find general information at www.myartscouncil.net and www.southerntierbiennial.com.
