“At Home with Art” - Call for Entries 2016 Send in Submissions to Lisa Morales: allegorypr@gmail.com About “At Home with Art”: Launched in 2015 at the Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show, the “At Home with Art” feature area is designed to connect Show visitors to South Florida artists and art resources. Fine art is an intrinsic part of the home. It’s our mission to provide a platform for artists to not only showcase their work, but also educate the consumer about how to incorporate original art into their home or office. Our featured interior designers are also on hand to work with both the artists and consumers to help “demystify” the art buying process. Even if an artist’s work is not sold directly at the Home Show, we hope that the community will benefit from knowing where to find our Ambassador Artists, as well as the galleries or art resources that represent them. Included:
There is no artist submission fee, or exhibiting cost for selected artists. Artists are encouraged to sell their work with no obligation to Home Shows (artists who have agreements with their representing galleries should adhere to those policies.) Exhibit area includes pipe and drape, electricity, flooring (carpet), table and two chairs, and booth signage. All “At Home with Artist” booths are grouped together to make one large, featured exhibition area. * Hard walls are NOT provided * Past artists have used their own panels, had wood panels constructed or used racks, easels, and pedestals etc. The Home Show promotes the exhibit and featured artists in marketing and promotional materials. Artists have the opportunity to be included in press releases, print, direct mail, digital media, social media and online marketing vehicles. Each 4 day show welcomes on average 60,000 visitors.
Not Included:
Promotion of a for-profit business (our focus is on the South Florida artist) unless a booth upgrade is purchased. Hard walls, exhibition panels, specialty lighting, wifi, parking, extension cords, ladders, dollies, tools, etc.
Categories (choose one category only): (1) Individual Artist Selected South Florida artists will share a 10x20 exhibit space with minimum 2 and maximum 4 other artists. Managing Curator and exhibit advisors will select works to be shown. Chosen artists will meet within the first week of submission approval, and must submit a concise plan to pool resources and collaborate on installation and “manning” the booth within one week from the planning meeting. (2) Artist Group Minimum 2 and maximum 5 artists and one curator (who may be one of the artists within the group.) A concise exhibit plan (including theme and curator’s statement, artists’ mediums, goals, etc.) A group submission must include
a statement about how artists will collaborate on installation (hanging, lighting, display boards, etc.) and “manning” the booth. We welcome artists who have exhibited in previous “At Home with Art” features. However, artists may not include previously submitted work in their submission or exhibit it. Show Dates and Submission Deadlines: March 18-21, 2016: Miami Beach Convention Center* -- No later than 12pm January 22/16 Deadline May 27-30, 2016: Broward County Convention Center** -- No later than 12pm March 11/16 Deadline September 2-6, 2016: Miami Beach Convention Center – Deadline to be Determined *open to Miami based artists only **open to Broward based artists only with consideration to Palm Beach County) Set-up takes place the 3 days prior to the Show opening (8:00am to 8:00pm.) Take-down is carry-out items only on the last day of the Show following closing, and the ½ day after the Show closes.
Submission Requirements:
Each artist from selected category must submit 3 to 6 high resolution images of his/her work and at least one detail shot of the images submitted. Images should include title, medium, and date. If part of a group category, state the name of the group and category number.
Resume/CV, artist statement, list of past exhibitions
A brief bio paragraph (maximum 200 words.) See www.homeshows.net/artists.html for examples
Website or online portfolio (such as ArtSlant, Saatchi)
Social media handles – Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Pinterest; LinkedIn; YouTube; Tumblr
A Commitment Statement – In a few sentences state why you would like to be selected and how you can help serve as an ambassador to the South Florida artist community. Address what expenses you anticipate and time needed to be a part of this project. NOTE: You must be present to help “man” your booth.
The Home Design and Remodeling Show’s featured artists, Interior and Celebrity Designers, and Chefs are publicized in: premier interior design and luxury magazines, television, radio and print ads, and promotional postcards distributed at Art Wynwood, the Miami New times “Artopia,” and all The Art|Experience information booths. Our press releases (distributed locally and nationally) have generated prominent media exposure in the Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, NBC6, Telemundo, and Univision, among others. Your submission must demonstrate a commitment to creating a space that clearly showcases your work or organization in the best possible way. Submissions that demonstrate a unique and creative use of space that stimulates community engagement will be prioritized.