Monday, September 29, 2008

Artists of Hawaii 2009 Prospectus

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Artists of Hawai’i 2009
The Honolulu Academy of Arts
Juried Exhibition
Prospectus












Exhibition dates: May 14-August 16, 2009. Opening reception May 13, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Juror: Laura Hoptman, Senior Curator, New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York, NY
Juror lecture: Monday, February 16, 2009, 7:30 pm, Doris Duke Theatre

The Honolulu Academy of Arts’ Artists of Hawai’i is one of the longest-running juried exhibitions in the country, showcasing the quality and diversity of art in Hawai’i. For more information on the Honolulu Academy of Arts please visit www.honoluluacademy.org.

**ONLY ARTISTS RESIDING IN THE STATE OF HAWAI’I ARE ELIGIBLE**

PLEASE READ THIS PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL PROCEDURES.
CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM PRECEDING YEARS.

ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS:
• All artists living in the state of Hawai’i are eligible.
• Functional and nonfunctional works are eligible in any medium or combination of media: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, collage, sculpture, film and video, light works, sound, ceramic, glass, fiber, jewelry, and other art forms.
• No work shown previously in a juried exhibition on O’ahu is eligible. All works must be original and created independently within the past two years.
• Size and weight:
— Up to 7 feet in each of two dimensions, not more than 3 feet in the third dimension.
— Works that can be broken down into smaller and shorter units may be up to 12 feet in height but no more than 7 feet and 3 feet in the two remaining dimensions. Measurements include frame, base, and all multiple parts.
— Unframed flat works that can be folded or rolled for handling: up to 12 feet in height and 7 feet in width. General weight limit: 250 lbs.
— Weight limit for works that are suspended from ceiling can be 50 lbs per suspended unit.
• The Academy reserves the right to reject works for any reason including technical complications, and in the interest of public safety.
• Frames and mats: Entries must be in finished condition for handling and display. When appropriate, works should be framed (with hanging hardware included) for their own protection.
• Prints, drawings, and photographs must be framed in metal or wood frames with hanging hardware included (mounting in mats alone is not adequate).

JURYING PROCESS:
• Juror will make selections of works to be included in the exhibition exclusively from digital images and information downloaded by artists on CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org). The Academy will notify all artists of jury results via e-mail.
• Of the artists selected for the exhibition, the juror will select 20 to 25 finalists as candidates for the special awards.
• A studio visit may be requested as part of the award selection process. The juror, accompanied by a representative from the HAA’s curatorial department, will conduct these studio visits. The museum will coordinate studio visits for those finalists during the month of February.
• Both works in progress and finished works may be presented during the studio visit.
• Award recipients will be notified after the selection process is complete.

HOW TO ENTER:
The Academy will conduct the submission process for Artists of Hawai’i 2009 online with all materials submitted in digital format through CaFÉ (www.callforentry.org).

NOTE: Slides or hard copy materials will not be accepted. First-time CaFÉ applicants must allow enough time to prepare their images to CaFÉ specifications and finalize the electronic submission prior to the deadline. First-time applicants should allow approximately 3 hours to complete the process.

• You may submit up to 3 artworks for judging
• The jury fee is $15 per artwork. This fee includes one digital image submission
• Each additional digital image submitted is $5 (1 entry=$15; 2 entries=$20; 3 entries=$25; 1 entry+1 detail=$20; 3 entries+2 details=$35, etc.)
• You may submit a minimum of 1 digital image and a maximum of 6 digital images
• Include an artists statement, limit 1000 characters
• Payment can be made by credit card through CaFÉ or by check.
Please make checks payable to The Honolulu Academy of Arts. Mail to:
Attn: Rui Sasaki
Honolulu Academy of Arts
900 S. Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96814

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS AND IMAGES ONLINE:
FRIDAY, January 2, 2009
12:00 NOON

ALL ENTRY FEE(S) MUST BE RECEIVED BY:
MONDAY, January 5, 2009
4:00 PM
Notification: Results of the jurying will be sent to all artists who submit work by e-mail no later than
Friday, February 13, 2009.

FOR SELECTED ARTISTS: HOW TO DROP OFF ARTWORKS:
1. Clearly label artwork with artist name, ID number issued from CaFÉ, phone number, email address, and title of work
2. If bracing wires are attached they must by taut.
3. If artwork requires special handling submit clear written instructions at time of delivery.
4. If artist’s presence is required for installation please call Rui Sasaki (532-8770) at least one week prior to the drop-off date to set-up an appointment.

DROP OFF DATE FOR HAND-DELIVERED ENTRIES:
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2009
9:00 am–12:00 pm
All entries must be delivered to the Academy’s street-level loading dock on Victoria Street where Academy personnel will be available to receive entries. Use of parking lot on Victoria Street is permitted only for the delivery of entries. In the case of unusual circumstances—size and weight extremes, unusual fragility, complexity of set-up—requests for special delivery times will be considered.

AFTER THE EXHIBITION CLOSES: ART PICK UP AND SHIPPING:
The Academy’s storage space is limited. Please do not submit works if they cannot be picked up at the times stated below. Artists failing to claim work on time must pay a $10 per day storage charge. Entries for the next juried exhibition will not be accepted from artists who do not pay storage charges due. Works will be disposed at the Academy’s discretion one week following the pick-up deadline listed below.

PICK UP DATES FOR ENTRIES SELECTED FOR EXHIBITION
Tuesday, August 18 – Saturday August 22, 2009
9am–12 noon
*Exhibitors must pick up works after the close of the exhibition, at the Victoria St. entrance (down driveway, behind teahouse).

NEIGHBORING ISLAND ARTISTS: HOW TO SHIP ARTWORKS:

DEADLINE FOR SHIPPED ENTRIES:
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009
All entry conditions must be observed and artwork labeled properly (see “All Selected Artists: How to Drop off Artworks”). Please allow ample time for delivery of artwork to the Academy. Boxes must be constructed of wood or other sturdy material with appropriate padding and be sturdy enough for return shipment.

SHIPPING OF ARTWORKS TO NEIGHBORING ISLANDS
The Academy returns all works prepaid, following the close of the exhibition; artist’s insurance values of works are declared with carriers. Note: The Academy must have the delivery address in order to return the works, not post office addresses. If you do not wish to have your artwork(s) returned to you by mail, it is your responsibility to inform the Academy of other arrangements. Call Rui Sasaki at 532-8770.

LIABILITY:
Entries are submitted at artist’s/owners own risk. The Academy employs skilled, experienced staff and will handle materials with utmost care. The Academy is not responsible, however, for the loss of or damage to works, frames, glass, or any other component of the art, no matter how sustained.

Accepted works must remain at the Academy for the total period of the exhibition. Artworks submitted are subject to reproduction for publicity and use in Academy publications. Please provide photography credits if necessary.

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