Call for Art: Miniature Marvels

CALL FOR ART: Miniature Marvels

April 3 - 26

In-Gallery & Online

Enter online by Monday, March 30, 3:00 PM

A close look at these marvels reveals a range of subjects, materials and technical precision. It’s an exhibit of small works (12in. or less) that pack a big punch!

Works may be any subject, style and medium.

Works may be no larger than 12in on any side, including the frame for 2D works or the stand for 3D works. The exhibit is judged for acceptance and awards.

See below for full exhibit guidelines.

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“Strange Birds Totem”
by Nancy Hamlin-Vogler

What can I enter?

Each artist may submit up to THREE (3) original 2D or 3D works in any medium or style.

2D works may be no larger than 12 inches on any side, including the frame.
3D works may be no larger than 12 in x 12 in x 12 in (including the pedestal or stand).
2D works must be ready to hang with secure wire on back.

For full exhibit guidelines, see below.

“Mariner’s Find”
by Betty McKee

How is the show judged?

This exhibit is judged for acceptance and awards. All judging takes place in-person, not from the digital images submitted. Entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE, even for works that fail to meet the guidelines and are not accepted.

After entering online, works MUST be brought to the gallery by the drop off dates listed below. Judging for acceptance and awards takes place in-person (not from the digital photos submitted) after the Artwork Drop-Off hours have concluded.
Key factors that judges look at: planning & composition, proficiency & execution, presentation. Judge’s decisions are final.
After judging, you will be notified via phone call if:
- You win an award. (But we won’t tell you what you won!)
- Your work was not accepted. (We ask that you pick it up as soon as possible!)
- Awards will be presented during First Friday Art Walk (April 3) at 7:00pm.

Awards include the Jean Wagner Troemel Best in Show award ($500), The Alice Alger Most Creative Award ($250), and the Avery St. Jean Art Place Awards.

“Beach Horse”
by Linda Rafuse

When do I drop off & pick up my artwork?

YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR ARTWORK TO THE GALLERY FOR JUDGING AND INCLUSION BY THE LAST DROP-OFF DATE LISTED BELOW. NO REFUNDS IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO.

Upon completing the online form and making your payment, you will receive an email that confirms the receipt of submission. This email will include all the details, which are also on the entry page and listed below, about delivering your artwork in time for judging. It is the artist’s responsibility to make sure their work is ready and brought to the gallery (located at 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084) by the receiving dates and times listed below and that work is promptly retrieved at the end of the show.

REMINDER: Work left after 60 days is considered an unrestricted donation to the St. Augustine Art Association.

ARTWORK DROP-OFF

Tuesday, March 31 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Wednesday, April 1 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

ARTWORK PICK-UP

Sunday, April 26 (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Tuesday, April 28 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
Wednesday, April 29 (11:30 AM – 5:30 PM)

“Effervesence”
by Gail Brown

“Life Ribbons”
by Janet Gallagher

“Fire In The Sky”
by Ali Graves

What are the exhibit guidelines?

Each artist may submit THREE (3) original 2D or 3D works in any medium or style that meet the following criteria:

2D Works may be no larger than 12 inches on any side, including the frame.
3D works may be no larger than 12in x 12in x 12in including its pedestal or stand
Works may not have been previously exhibited in any STAAA show where awards were given out.
Artwork will be displayed both in-gallery AND online. Works must be delivered to the gallery to be judged for acceptance and awards and to be listed for sale online.
More than three works submitted by one artist will not be accepted, and refunds will not be given.
All entry fees are NONREFUNDABLE. This includes duplicate entries, juried out pieces, and pieces that were not delivered in time for judging. It is the artist’s responsibility to make sure their work is ready and brought to the gallery by the receiving dates and times listed above and that work is promptly retrieved at the end of the show. REMINDER: Work left after 60 days is considered an unrestricted donation to the St. Augustine Art Association

Presentation Requirements

Works and frames must be dry, with wire the length of the back secure on back for hanging (2D) and framed or gallery-wrapped with a minimum of 1.5 inch thick finished (painted) edges. Unfinished edges include: dirt marks or paint smudges, paint spilling over the edge (even the slightest amount), fraying canvas. Do not use tape on your edges.

Digital Art and any canvases with edges less than 1.5in thick must be framed.

Photography should be matted and framed under glass or plexiglass. NO frosted glass.

ABSOLUTELY NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS!

FRAMED PIECES MUST BE SECURE IN THE FRAME.

Ineligible Artwork

2D Artwork that is not secure in its frame (if framed) or unsteady 3D work.
Artwork that has been exhibited in any STAAA show where awards were given out.
Giclees or reproductions (except for original printmaking and photography).
Artwork over 12 inches on any side, including the frame or pedestal.
Kits or mass-produced items.
Plagiarism: if your piece is a recreation of someone else’s image or work of art, enter something else.

“Boats at the Dock”
by Alison McCauley

How do I enter?

To submit your artwork:

Complete the online form below.
Upload high-quality image(s) of your artwork (jpg, png, jpeg, pdf; max file size is 5MB). Make sure your file name does not have any punctuation or special characters (periods and dashes are the only acceptable characters besides letters and numbers for file names).
Provide your payment information and click the “Submit” button. Artwork submitted without payment will not be accepted or presented to the judge.
You should receive a confirmation email within a few minutes outlining the details on delivering the artwork to the gallery in time for judging. Check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox. If you do NOT receive a confirmation email, your submission may not have gone through. Check your spam folder. Confirm with STAAA BEFORE resubmitting, as double entries will be a disqualification and refunds will not be given. Artists will not receive acceptance or rejection emails from their online entry. Artwork gets judged in person.
Bring your artwork to the gallery on the Receiving dates and times listed above. Upon arrival at the gallery, you will be asked to confirm your work’s details (title, medium, price, etc.). Only one (1) change to any of this information is allowed per artist per work.

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Enter online by Monday, March 30, 3:00 PM

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Programs & Exhibits of the St. Augustine Art Association are funded in part by grants from the the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council, the St. Johns County Cultural Council, and the Community Foundation of Northeast Florida.