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Call For Art: Open To Interpertation Abstract Art Exhibition

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The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites artists to submit original work to our upcoming, juried exhibition titled “Open to Interpertation”. Artwork should be non-objective, based on abstraction with little to no representation of the real world. This exhibition invites viewers to experience art that goes beyond traditional objects and encourages them to explore how the work makes them feel. The exhibition will include a participatory element that encourages viewers to interact with the art by allowing them to match emotive words with specific works of art. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional work will be considered.

A $250 best in show cash prize will be awarded courtesy of our friends at Serve Kindness. The opening reception will coincide with the grand opening of our seasonal holiday gift shop.

Image credit: Carolyn Mackin


Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: October 10, 2017
Jury Selection Notification: October 17, 2017
Show Opens:  November 9, 2017
Public Opening Reception:  November 16, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Show Closes: January 12, 2018
 
Please note that the Mosesian Center for the Arts reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the exhibition timeline. Artists will be notified of final dates in their acceptance letters. All artist must have an active membership to be considered for this exhibition.
 

Eligibility:

Artists regardless of location are welcome to apply, including international artists. Local artists will be provided drop off time and date details upon acceptance. Non-local selected artists work must be received at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 c/o exhibitions by November 4, 2017. Non-local artists are responsible for shipping costs both to and from the MCA and are responsible for insuring their work while in transit. If shipping work, each artist must provide a pre-paid, UPS or FedEx return shipping label including insurance. Please pack your work in sturdy reusable packaging. The Mosesian Center for the Arts carries appropriate insurance to cover all artwork in the show for the duration of the exhibition, including the time frame of drop-off, installation, de-installation and pick-up.

Submission Fee:

$10 per submission. Limit 10 submissions per artist (as an example two submissions for $20). Artwork must be submitted online at: mca-abstract.artcall.org
 

Commission Structure:

Artists receive 60% commission and the Mosesian Center for the Arts receives 40% for art sold during the exhibition. The Artist reserves all copyrights and reproduction rights on the artwork in the exhibition. Mosesian Center for the Arts may duplicate and reproduce images of work for purposes of public relations and exhibition announcements directly related to the exhibition.
 

About the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

Located in just six miles from Downtown Boston, The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts is a vibrant multi-disciplinary community arts venue located in Watertown, Massachusetts. This 30,000 sq. ft. former US Army arsenal is home to the 380-seat Main Stage Theater, a 100-seat Black Box theater, Exhibition Galleries, 2 Rehearsal Halls, Education Classrooms, and Resident Artist Studios. Offerings include visual and performing arts productions, classes, and workshops for all ages, literary/art discussions, and world-class theatrical and musical performances. The Center is home to the award-winning WCT - Watertown Children’s Theatre as well as New Repertory Theatre, Professional Theatre Company in residence. The Mosesian Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MosesianArts.org