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The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites artists to submit original hand printed work to “Big Print/Little Print” and “Uniform”, a screen print T-shirt Show and Pop-up Shop. This pair of shows will provide a diverse look at all forms of hand printing – BIG and small, esoteric to accessible – including but not limited to screen print, mono print, letterpress, woodcut, linocut, etching and stamped/stenciled work.
“Big Print” work must be two feet by two feet or larger. Framed and unframed pieces accepted. “Little Print” work must be 12 inches by 12 inches or smaller and must be framed and ready to hang (no saw tooth hangers please).
“Uniform” explores the rise of the t-shirt as a modern day uniform for young and old alike. Selected t-shirt designs will be on display in the gallery and artists will have the option to provide up to 25 shirts of varying sizes in the same color of their selected design to sell in our pop-up t-shirt shop.
Submission Deadline: 2/13/2017
Jury Selection Notification: 2/20/2017
Show Opens: 3/10/2017
Public Opening Reception: 3/23/2017
Show Closes: 4/21/2017
Please note that we reserve the right to make minor adjustments to the exhibit timeline. Artists will be notified of final dates in their acceptance letters.
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 March 6, 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.
$10 per submission. Limit 10 submissions per artist. To apply simply click on the "Register" button in the top right corner of the page and then follow the steps outlined. You'll be able to save and update your application until the submission deadline on February 13, 2017. We recommend applying early in case you have any questions during the process.
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.
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
