CALL FOR ARTISTS

 (Members AND FRIENDS of the Coalition of Hispanic Artists, Inc.) https://artcha.org

Please read the following rules of entry.  Carefully complete the application for your entry.  Thank you for your submission. / Favor de leer las reglas cuidadosamente y complete la aplicación.  

                                                                      Rules of entry

A non-refundable application fee   Members $20. 00,   Non-members $40.00 unless otherwise specified, is required.

The Indemnity Agreement between the Artist and the Coalition of Hispanic Artists must be submitted with the Entry Application.  Every member should ensure that one has been completed per calendar year.  See Appendix A, “Indemnity Agreement between the Artist and CHA,” and Appendix B, “Hold-Harmless Agreement” between the Artist, CHA and the Towers at Westshore, Tampa, Florida.

* Limit THREE   artwork    pieces   per Artist, Artist must provide   easel     per artwork.

1)      All works must be for sale.  All submissions of artwork must be of completed works    of art and originals.  They must meet the framing requirement as indicated in   Appendix C and as required by the Towers at Westshore.

2)      Entry Application must be postmarked by the deadline date specified above titles to works of art will not be subject to change after the entry application deadline.  If the title is left blank on the entry application, CHA will assign it “Untitled” on the art card and inventory.

3)      As required by The Towers at Westshore and CHA, complete, sign, and submit any document deemed necessary by these entities.

4)      4) Only one entry application per Artist.  Fill out entry application below carefully     and legibly.  Incomplete and/or unreadable applications will NOT be accepted.   Mail hardcopy to:  Luz  Pennington/ CHA                                                                         6504 Yellowhammer Ave. Ave. Tampa, FL 33625

 5) Submit .jpeg images (300 dpi) of art to be exhibited via e-mail to Diana Posada E-mail photoartdianaposada@gmail.com no later than the specified deadline mentioned above (April 7, 2017,).  The Subject line is to read the “Name of the EVENT HOST”  followed by   ” Entry Application” (e.g., Towers Entry Application).   E-mail submissions are to be used to prepare promotional material, press kit and to serve as advance notice to CHA that the Artist intents to exhibit.  Artist grants permission to use .jpeg images for promotional materials only.

6)When submitting .jpeg images, Artist is to provide the following information by e-Mail:  a) Name of Artist as it is to appear in print; b) title of the work of art on the Photography ; c) medium; d) size (height x width in inches); e) country of origin; how many pieces, and f) sale price.

7) All original artwork must be created by – 2015-2016-2017 or not previously shown at The Towers at Westshore.

8) No substitution of a work of art will be accepted (i.e., not to be replaced by different work of art after deadline date of Entry Application).  On the other hand, if the work of art is sold during the exhibit, a replacement will be considered upon notifying the Committee Chair (Isidoro Tejeda V. President ) or designee of the Exhibition & Installation Committee at (813) 965-4347 or  Luz  Pennigton, Treasurer  (813) 260.6979 , respectively, for further instructions.

9) Works of art received after the entry application deadline WILL NOT be accepted

10) The works of art will be examined, curated, and/or juried after the entry application deadline and day of delivery.

11) Any submission of works of art by the artist is subject to full consideration to accept   or to deny such by the Exhibition & Installation Committee, curator(s), or jury.  No entry application is binding by CHA.  Decisions by the curating/juring body for event are final.

12) As applicable, Artists will be notified by an e-Mail message of acceptance or non-acceptance no less than one week after the document examination process is completed.   Moreover, an e-Mail message will indicate when and where to bring accepted artwork when not noted below.  Deliver work(s) of art PROMPTLY as Follows:

                        Designated Date(s)/Time:   Friday, April 21, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.to 6:00p.m.

Place:  Exterior to main entrance of The Towers at Westshore.                 

1408 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL. 33607

13) Artist is responsible for providing their   own insurance.

14) Artist is to designate, in writing, an agent authorized to deliver or to pick up the work(s) of art.  Agent is to present such document to the CHA official at the designated site for pick up.

15) Officials of CHA or of The Towers at Westshore will not be responsible during, before, and after the EVENT for any loss or damage to any forms of art submission for the event.  While EVENT HOST/CHA take precautions against theft and damage, EVENT HOST/CHA bear no responsibility for loss or damage to works before, during or after the event.

16) Accepted works of art will be in the possession of The Towers at Westshore and CHA   and will remain at The Towers at Westshore Office Building for the duration of the event unless otherwise allowed by the event director at The Towers at Westshore.   This is for both sold and unsold works during the event.

17) All reasonable communication about the art show/exhibit is herein incorporated   by reference.

18) All spaces required on the form(s) are to be completed.  If information is not applicable, write “N/A.”

19) Within 30 days from the sale of any work of art, the Artist agrees to pay the following entity a percentage of the gross income received by the Artist. Ten percent (10%) to—The Coalition of Hispanic Artists (CHA), PO Box 12324, Tampa, Florida  33684-2324.

20) Attach on the back of each work of art the “Art Inventory Form” provided in Appendix D.

21) Make a copy of the Entry Application for your records, and only mail the entry Application consisting of two pages.

22) Other rules and requirements (in particular, those specific to the EVENT HOST):

See attachment, entitled “The Towers at Westshore Requirements.”

Appendices A, B, C, D Attachment – The Towers at Westshore Requirements

23) CHA art exhibit schedule information