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Call for Entries

Call for Art: "Oddity Box" Exhibition

 

Exhibition Dates: February 20th - April 11th
Venue: Out of the Box Studio & Gallery - 11 Clinton Ave, Jamestown RI, 02835
Submission Dates: February 14th, 15th, 16th from 11am - 1pm + by appointment
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 20th 5:30-7:30 pm

Judges: Evoker & Bob Stengel

 

All artwork will be accepted on a first come first serve basis due to limited gallery space.

Works will be juried for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cash prizes.

 

Exhibition Overview:
Welcome to Oddity Box, a call for art that invites artists to explore the strange, the surreal, and the uncanny. In Oddity Box, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the odd becomes something to be admired. Step inside and let your curiosity guide you. Celebrate the charm of the unusual — a space where the peculiar isn’t just seen, but appreciated, and where mystery and imagination take center stage. 

  In light of our gallery's name, we encourage you to “think out of the box.” Your submission can interpret this concept however you see fit. The "oddities" don't need to be literal; they can be abstract, metaphorical, or surreal. What does "oddity" mean to you, and how can it be conveyed in your artwork?

All mediums are welcome, and we encourage submissions that push boundaries, whether through 2-dimensional, sculptural, or mixed media works. 

 

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Eligibility: Open to all artists of all artistic abilities

  2. Mediums Accepted: This is an all media exhibition

  3. Submission Requirements:

    • 1 submission per artist

    • Max size for 2D work: 18” x 24”

    • Max size for 3D work: 12’’ L X 12’’ D  - There is no height limit

    • Upon submission, piece must be labeled with the artists Name, Title of the piece, medium, and price (or marked as NFS)

    • Any additional information you would like displayed with your piece should also be attached to your work and approved by an OOTB staff member at intake

    • All work will be inspected at intake, at which time any notable damage will be listed and signed off on by the artist as acknowledgement that the damage was not caused while in the possession of OOTB

    • Wall-hung works should be ready to install (unframed work is acceptable if in good condition as deemed by an OOTB staff member upon installation.

    • Sculptural works must include any information needed on how they should be displayed.

  4. Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by February 14th, 15th, 16th. 

  5. Submission Prices: Members $15  I  Non-members $20

 

Awards: The judges for this exhibition, Evoker and Robert Stengel, will review all submissions and select works based on their thematic relevance, creativity, execution, and how they contribute to the overall vision of Oddity Box. There will be cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. 

 

Sales Information:

  • The gallery will retain a 30% commission for members and 35% commission for non members on any artwork sold.

  • Sales Policy: Out of the Box is not responsible for unclaimed purchased artworks after pickup dates. Purchased artwork must be picked up within 30 days of the last day of the show. After 30 days the gallery may return the work to the Artist. We are not responsible for delivering or shipping pieces. 

 

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: February 14th, 15th, 16th from 11am - 1pm + by appointment

  • Exhibition Dates: February 20th - April 11th

  • Opening Reception: February 20th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

  • Unsold Artwork Pick up: April 12th - Please note that we will not hold unsold works for more than 30 days past this pickup date.

 

How to Submit: Submissions are in person on the specified dates. An OOTB staff will direct you on how to fill out a submission form. OOTB staff will inspect your piece for any damage. Any damage will be noted and signed off on by the artist or OOTB will not be able to accept the work. 

 

Questions, comments, or concerns? 

Email us at outoftheboxstudiogallery@gmail.com or call us at (401) 328-5066

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