J[AB]N: February 2010

CALLING ALL EMERGING BAY AREA ARTISTS!

Young Ampersand invites emerging Bay Area artists to participate in an upcoming group exhibition scheduled for June 2010.

Ampersand International Arts in San Francisco has invited young local art aficionados to curate the second annual Young Ampersand exhibition. Young Ampersand curators Jesse Brown, Rachel Hooper, Saskia Mauro and Theodora Mauro are four young friends who have all studied art history and art making and have grown up in homes where art criticism, art collecting or art making are an everyday reality. After the success of their first collaboration and exhibition "Home" in June 2009 they are looking for artists to incorporate in their upcoming show.

This year we are looking to showcase works of art created by young eager artists looking to expand, analyze and question the ideas of public/private. The relationship between public/private has long been negotiated—and perhaps the boundaries between the two have never been so blurred as in today’s age of constant Internet use and pervasive media. Using the dual existence of Ampersand, a live/work space, as a jumping off point, we are interested in work that explores the conflicts, tensions, unions and coexistence between public/private, in all its forms.

To learn more about current and past shows at Ampersand International Arts Gallery please visit http://www.ampersandintlarts.com

ELIGIBILITY:

- This exhibition is open to young artists and/or artists currently pursuing their BFA.
- All media except film and large-scale installation art will be considered.
- Each artist can submit up to five works of art.
- Deadline for entry submissions and photos is Monday, February 15, 2010.
- Selected artists will be notified by Monday, March 1, 2010

Questions? Please e-mail: youngampersandsf@gmail.com

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:

All work accepted into the exhibition must be ready for display. Pieces to be hung must have proper wire support corresponding to the weight of the piece or other secure methods for hanging. Work must be dry with all frames in stable condition.
Artists must provide any needed stands for the display of their work. Special arrangements must be made for installation of fragile works. Artwork cannot be removed until the end of the exhibition. This includes pieces that are sold during the course of the exhibition.
Artists are responsible for delivering their work to Ampersand, and, if necessary, must provide pre-paid return shipping labels with their work.

ENTRY SUBMISSIONS:

Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2010

Sample photos of your artwork must accompany your art entries & can be submitted in two ways:

1. Via E-mail, in JPEG format to: youngampersandsf@gmail.com

with "June 2010 Entry" in the subject line.

2. By mail, Digital Prints (WITH Self Addressed Stamped Envelope if you want your images returned)

Mail your entries to:

YOUNG AMPERSAND
1001 TENNESSEE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94107

Please send:
- Up to 5 images with captions (title, year, medium, dimensions)
- A brief Bio
- Artist's statement

CALENDAR:

- Deadline for entry submissions and photos is Monday, February 15, 2010
- Confirmation of entry selection by Monday, March 1, 2010
- Artwork Delivery: Friday, May 30, 2010, from 10am to 6pm
- Exhibition Opening night, Artists' Reception & Auction: Friday, June 11 2010, 6-8:30 pm
- Pick-Up of Artwork: TBA

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SALES:

If your piece is not for sale, please label it "NFS." Otherwise, your work will be considered for sale at the RETAIL price listed on your entry form. All art sales will be handled by Young Ampersand: the gallery will receive a 50% commission of all sales.

ENTRY FORM: (Please type or print clearly and return with your submission)

Name______________________ ___________________
Address______________________________________
City_________________________________________
State___________ Zip Code____________________
Telephone____________________________________
E-mail_______________________________________

I have read and agree to the conditions set forth in the entry. Permission is granted to the YOUNG AMPERSAND organizers to use the submitted materials for publicity purposes.

__________________________ ____________________________________________ _________________________

Artist's Signature Date

Entry/image #1
Title_____________________ _Date_____________
Medium______________________________________
Framed/Final Size - Horizontal______________
Vertical_______________ Depth_______________
Retail Price________________________________

Entry/image #2
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Entry/image #3
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Entry/image #4
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Entry/image #5
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