ArtWorks invites past participants of its programming to submit work to their curated alumni show, Gifted!
Gifted is a curated alumni show highlighting the talent of our past Apprentices, Teaching Staff, Designers, Gallery Artists-in-Residence, and Gallery Youth Program Artists with work developed outside ArtWorks’ programming. The show will run from Dec 16, 2022 – Feb 10, 2023 at ArtWorks V² Gallery. To allow pieces to be gifted in time for the holidays, patrons who purchase artwork will be allowed to take home pieces immediately after the opening reception.
The Call to Artists will run from Oct 1 – Nov 7, 2022 and is open to alumni from 2019 – 2022. This includes any Apprentices, Teaching Staff, Designers, Gallery Artists-in-Residence, and Gallery Youth Program Artists who were active throughout those years. Artists can submit up to 10 pieces of any media, with the only requirement being that the price of the work must be priced under $500. Artists are also welcome to submit merchandise like t-shirts, zines, jewelry, and stickers to be sold at the event. The Artist will receive 90% of the proceeds for their pieces that are sold, with ArtWorks taking a 10% commission. There is no fee to apply.
To be considered, Artists will be required to submit an artist statement, CV, one photo for each piece, and the artwork’s dimensions (if applicable). For those who need assistance with the requirements above, ArtWorks will hold an enrichment session to walk through the process of creating submission materials on Oct 19th at 5:30 PM. You can register for the event here.
Register for the enrichment session
Artist will receive notification of acceptance or decline by Mid-November. Accepted work must be dropped off at the ArtWorks office between Dec 1 – Dec 7. The opening reception will be held on Dec 16, 2022, from 4-7 PM. Artworks that do not sell within the show’s duration must be picked up by Feb 17.
Details
Who can apply?
Any Apprentices, Teaching Staff, Designers, Gallery Artists-in-Residence, and Gallery Youth Program Artists who were active throughout the years of 2019-2022
When can they submit?
The Call to Artists will be open from Oct 1 – Oct 31, 2022 DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit by Monday, November 7, 11:59 PM.
Where can alumni apply to be considered for the show?
The CTA will be hosted on Google Forms. You can find the link here.
When is the show?
The opening reception will be on Dec 16, 2022, from 4-7 PM. The show will close on Feb 10, 2023. Because the show opens right around the holidays, patrons who purchase work can take it home the same day. Folks who purchase work the night of the opening can take home work at the end of the night.
Where is the exhibition going to be?
The show will be at the ArtWorks V² Gallery.
What can artists submit?
Applicants may submit Any piece of artwork or merchandise under the price of $500. Artists can submit up to 10 pieces for consideration. There is no limitation on media or size.
Does it cost anything to participate?
The Artist receives 90% of the proceeds for their pieces that are sold, with ArtWorks taking a 10% commission.
Is there a theme?
There is no theme to the show.
What if an artist does not have an artist statement/CV?
To be considered for this show, applicants must submit all the requirements. ArtWorks will hold an enrichment session for those who need assistance creating the required supplements on Oct 19. We do this to help artists be prepared for any other show that they may apply to in the future.
What is the Enrichment Session?
ArtWorks will be hosting an Enrichment Session with Sarah Rodriguez and Xia Zhang from 5:30-7:30 at the ArtWorks V² Gallery on October 19, 2022. They will walk participants through the process of creating an artist statement and CV, as well as give tips for photographing artwork. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their material with Sarah, Xia, and ArtWorks Staff for additional guidance and feedback.
Will everyone and everything be accepted?
Gifted is a curated show, so not all submissions are guaranteed acceptance. Wall space will be the main deciding factor on how many pieces will be featured in the show.
Who We Are
Since 1996, ArtWorks has collaborated with community organizations and residents, businesses, governments, foundations, and nonprofits to build creative works of art that built the Greater Cincinnati region’s global reputation as an arts destination. ArtWorks has employed and trained over 3,500 professional artists and 4,000 youth, ages 14 – 24. We invest in our creative economy by creating jobs that support local talent, pairing professional artists to inspire and mentor diverse teams of youth, helping them build 21st-century career-readiness skills. Over the past 26 years, this collaborative approach has created a citywide gallery with more than 14,000 public and private art projects, including more than 250 permanent outdoor murals.
