Call for Artists: Seeking artist-exhibitors for TINY XIII (2024)
Gallery 924 is seeking artwork from central Indiana artists for its annual holiday group show: TINY XIII. The goal for TINY is to feature a wide array of options for holiday shoppers to start a tiny collection of art (or a collection of tiny art!) for themselves or to give as gifts. It’s Indy’s biggest holiday small art show!
In honor of the TINY Show’s thirteenth edition, this year has a SUGGESTED theme of LUCKY/UNLUCKY. What does “Lucky/Unlucky” mean to you? Artwork can explore the notion of what it means to be lucky or unlucky, charms, superstitions, and more. Remember this is a suggested theme; your artwork does not have to follow the guideline of Lucky/Unlucky, but it is encouraged.
Exhibition Information
Artists working in all styles and media (2D and 3D) are welcome – the only similarity will be size.
All work should be “tiny”….or no greater than six inches in any direction. (max. size is 6” x 6” x 6”, there is no minimum size).
TINY should not be confused with a more traditional “miniatures” show. Artists who create miniature works are welcome to apply, but this show is more about the element of surprise, experiment, interaction, and whimsy that can happen when you make art tiny!
Artists may apply with up to five completed individual artworks. Please no sets of artworks (diptych, triptych, etc). Artwork can complement other artworks, but each artwork must be priced and sold separately.
Artwork will be insured by the gallery from delivery through pickup.
Gallery 924 takes a 25% commission on all artwork sold in the gallery; however, artists should maintain their prices at a consistent level based upon previous sales.
When pricing artwork for TINY, keep in mind that the Indy Arts Council and Gallery 924 will be promoting the show as a great place to buy unique, “Indy-pendent” holiday gifts, so a price range at or below $100 would be appropriate and will result in highest sales. The most common price range is $35 – $150.
Selection Process
The artists in this group exhibition will be chosen by an internal selection committee and the artworks will be curated and installed by the Gallery 924 staff. Work will be selected based on the quality of the artwork, how well it fits within the larger group show, and the relevance to the theme of the show.
Eligibility
- Artists over the age of 18 and residing in central Indiana are welcome to apply.
- Central Indiana is defined as Marion and its seven surrounding counties (Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, and Boone).
- Work must have been completed within the last three years.
- If 2D, work must be framed (if appropriate), wired and ready to hang with appropriate hardware. No sawtooth hangers. Selected artwork that is delivered for the show without a proper hanging method will be returned to the artist and not exhibited.
- The size of the work, including the frame, should fit within a 6” x 6” (x 6”) area. But, if the artwork itself is 6” x 6” and must be framed in order to be exhibited, the frame should not exceed 8” x 8”. Selected artwork that is delivered for the show that exceed 8″x8″ will be returned to the artist and not exhibited.
Timeline
- Call released: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Application deadline: Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. This is an UPLOAD deadline through an online form!
- Artists notified: by Monday, November 4, 2024
- Artwork delivery: Tuesday, November 19 through Thursday, November 21, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- First Friday opening reception: Friday, December 6, 2024, 6 – 9 p.m.
- Gallery closed for the holidays: December 22, 2024 – January 1, 2025
- Exhibition closes: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4 p.m.
- Artwork pickup (unsold work): Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday, January 18, 2024 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Gallery 924 and the Indy Arts Council have limited storage. Artwork that hasn’t been picked up by February 27, 2024 (60 days following the closing of the show) becomes the property of the Indy Arts Council.
How to apply
Complete the application form by Sunday, October 13, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
The application form will ask for:
- Artist contact information (social media information is optional)
- Images and information (title, dimensions, price) for up to FIVE suggested artworks. All of these artworks should be already completed at the time of application, ready to deliver shortly after notification, and dry/cured/ready to hang upon delivery.
- Demographic information–this helps us keep our artist opportunities equitable and open to all, and we appreciate your sharing with us.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Kate Oberreich at koberreich@indyarts.org or call 317-624-2555. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
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Questions? Please contact Kate Oberreich, Artist Engagement Manager at koberreich@indyarts.org. Please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
Indy Arts Council Equity Statement
The Indy Arts Council is committed to working with the arts and cultural community to cultivate a sector that serves, celebrates, and values every resident of Indianapolis. In pursuit of this vision, we do not predetermine participation on the basis of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion. We see a successful arts and cultural community as one where all artists have full access to the robust creative arts resources of our city and in which their varied histories, voices, and life experiences are honored. Our goal is to ensure that at least 50% of Arts Council commissions, artist payments, and contracted services, by both numbers and dollars spent, are directed towards BIPOC artists and service providers.
To read the full Arts Council Equity Statement, click here.