Call to
Artists - “Common Sense”
Phone: Moira Shiver 813-505-8802
Show Dates: 8/27/12
– 8/30/12
Application Deadline: 7/25/12
Midnight EST
REQUIREMENTS:
Images: Up to 5
Jury Fee (Application Fee): $25.00
JURY
DETAILS
West Tampa Center for the Arts presents, ”Common Sense” a premier art event
taking place in Tampa during the Republican National Convention. “Common Sense”
will be held Monday August 27 through Thursday August 30. This show will
display a range of work by local and national artists and will feature art from
New York
artists Nora Ligorano and Marshall Reese (http://ligoranoreese.net/). The show will highlight current sociopolitical
issues and document current public sentiment as seen through the eyes of the
artists.
West Tampa Center for the
Arts is a Florida
Non-Profit, 501(c)(3) located in Tampa’s
historic Santaella Cigar Factory.
Nestled just minutes from downtown Tampa
and the Tampa Convention Center, West Tampa Center for the Arts resides in what’s
considered to be one of the oldest zip codes in Tampa.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/240258552758610/
2012 Show Dates
Monday August 27th “Morning in America”, a temporary monument by
Ligorano/Reese (Tampa
site and time TBD)
Monday
August 27th from 10 am until 6
pm (Soft Opening – “Common Sense”)
Tuesday August 28th from 10
am until 10 pm
(“Common Sense” Artist Reception 6 pm
– 10 pm)
Wednesday August 29th from 10 am
until 6 pm
Thursday August 30th from 10 am until 4 pm (“Common Sense” Closing Day)
Deadlines and Fees:
• Application Deadline- July
25, 2012
• Acceptance Notification- August
5, 2012
• Application Fee- $25
• West Tampa Center
for the Arts retains 30% of all sales.
• Interested artists may request an application via email at
wtcatampa@gmail.com.
Rules and Standards:
• Work will be accepted on its own merit.
• The show will provide docents throughout the show, but artist is
encouraged to attend (at least) the opening reception.
• All work must be original and handcrafted and must be sociopolitical in
nature.
• All art shown must be representative of the work submitted in their
application.
• All work shown must be for sale.
• All work will be hung by a curator designated by the show.
Digital Image Requirements:
Your application submission must be accompanied by up to five (5)
digital images of your artwork. Digital images must be current and show artwork
completed within the past two years.
Digital image quality is essential and can make a difference in your
acceptance. The selection committee has only your digital images with which to
judge your work. The best image is one that is full framed, is well lit and is
representative of work intended for exhibition. Your submitted images stand as
a visual contract between you and the “Common Sense” show depicting the
quality, medium and work you intend to exhibit at the show. West
Tampa Center
for the Arts has the right to refuse submitted work if those standards are not
followed.
Note: Your digital images are your portfolio. Please use great
care as you select art and prepare images. Images may be used for publicity and
affirmation purposes before, during and after the event.
Please be sure to carefully read and understand all dates, fees, requirements,
rules and standards. Your completed application serves as your agreement to all
terms and conditions of West
Tampa Center
for the Arts “Common Sense” Art Show.
Please contact wtcatampa@gmail.com with any questions.
Santaella Studios for the Arts is opening its doors
to artists outside its historic walls and is now accepting applications for
artists interested in being a part of Santaella Studios for the Arts. Our facility, located at 1906 N Armenia
Avenue in West Tampa boasts endless gallery hall/wall space and will begin
filling those walls with top artists work from around Tampa Bay. 
