Atrium Series Artist Application

ATRIUM SERIES APPLICATION

323 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741 828.526.4949 | www.thebascom.org shop@thebascom.org The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts provides a dynamic venue that supports artistic entrepreneurship throughout the Southeast region of the United States.

From May – October, The Bascom hosts an Atrium Series where 16 – 20 retail artists are featured in The Bascom’s Greehey Atrium during four, six-week featured presentations of work. Artists and work are selected by a visiting professional guest curator in the Atrium gallery. Scheduling for the Atrium Series is determined by the guest curator and retail manager, but you may request preferred presentation dates based on the schedule below.    

Atrium Series 1: April 26 – June 8 Atrium Series 2: June 14 – July 20 Atrium Series 3: July 25 – September 3 Atrium Series 4: September 6 – October 15

Artists who are interested in submitting their work to The Bascom for sale must meet the standards and objectives of our non-profit mission. All work is for sale on a consignment basis with the artist receiving 60% of the retail price.

Approximately 25,000 people visit The Bascom annually in the highly desirable area of Highlands. With a robust second home and vacation destination market, the Highlands area offers excellent opportunity for artists of all mediums. Visit our website to learn more about The Bascom.

Please complete and return this form and all required attachments to shop@thebascom.org for review.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Deadline for submission is March 18, 2024       

All artworks must be original and part of a cohesive body of work created by the artist.

Categories of artwork include, but are not limited to, ceramics, painting, jewelry, glass, metal, wood, paper, textiles, photography, basketry, and printmaking.

All work must exhibit excellence and creativity in concept, design and technique demonstrating a mastery of the medium.

All work must be professionally presented and ready to display for sale.

Artwork must have been produced within the last two years.

Multiples of an object must have an integral handmade component done by the artist or under his/her direct supervision.

Reproductions of artwork, i.e.: prints or notecards, must be designated as such and have been professionally reproduced.

ARTIST NAME _________________________________________________________________________ PREFERRED MAILING ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________ CITY __________________________________ STATE _______________ ZIP _______________ ADDRESS #2 (IF APPLICABLE) _____________________________________________________________ PHONE #1 ______________________________________ PHONE #2 ____________________________ EMAIL _______________________________________________________________________________ WEBSITE/FB/INSTAGRAM _______________________________________________________________ PREFERED ATRIUM SERIES DATES _________________________________________________________

PLEASE ATTACH/INCLUDE WITH THIS APPLICATION: 1. A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY AND ARTIST STATEMENT RELATING TO THE WORK SUBMITTED ON THIS APPLICATION 2. CURRICULUM VITAE INCLUDING GALLERIES WHERE YOUR WORK IS REPRESENTED AND PROFESSIONAL ART ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS 3. PHOTOS OF 4 - 6 ITEMS LISTED BELOW THAT REPRESENT THE BODY OF WORK YOU WISH TO PRESENT AT THE BASCOM. (300 DPI) 4. HEADSHOT FOR USE IN MARKETING MATERIALS. Title /Description

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Year Produced

Suggested Retail Price

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APPLICANT SIGNATURE ____________________________________ DATE _______________ PRINTED NAME __________________________________________ Email all required information to shop@thebascom.org

Thank you for applying to The Bascom. The guest curator will review your application and contact you if we believe your work will be successful in our retail setting.

No in-person applications will be accepted.