Exhibition | open for entry
Seeing Clearly
JURYING IN PROGRESS - Entries Close 31st of July
Call for Art
Seeing Clearly
Hey there fellow artists! We all know that art is a powerful tool for expressing ourselves and sharing our unique perspectives with the world. But have you ever experienced those moments when everything just clicks? When daily worries fall away and you're left with pure clarity? That's what we're exploring in this exhibition, and we want you to join us.
We're inviting you to capture those moments of clarity in your own way. Is it the peacefulness of an early morning walk, the weightlessness of swimming in the ocean, or the tranquility of your garden? Whether it's a time of day, a special place, or a unique experience that inspires you, we want to see your expression of those moments.
Through your art, you have the ability to bridge the gap between your senses and your interpretations, taking us all on a journey into your own unique perspective. It's like stepping out of your own head and into a world where everything is illuminated with clarity. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
So, are you ready to share your vision with the world? Let's inspire each other with our moments of clarity.
Media: All media except video will be considered including 2D & 3D work, painting, sculpture, works on paper, printmaking, photography and mixed media.
Deadline: Entries close 31st of July 2023.
Awards & Prizes:
Finalists & award winners will be included in our online exhibition.
Award 1: Best in Show US$175 cash, promotion on website & Instagram
Award 2: Directors Choice US$75 cash, published on Artist of the Month, promotion on website & Instagram
Award 3: Curator's Choice Interview (value US$75) published on Curator's Choice, promotion on website & Instagram
Finalists : receive promotion on our website & Instagram
Fees: US$40 for 6 images US$30 for 3 images US$20 for 1 image
AWARD
AWARD
1. Guidelines
Each contest has a theme as part of the judging criteria please consider the theme when making your entry submissions.
Read the rules carefully.
Artists retain ownership & copyright of their works. Any enquires to purchase work will be directed to each artist.
2. Rules
By submitting your entry you (the artist) consent to the Gallery Omata Terms & Conditions Agreement.
Lets keep it positive. The gallery focuses on positive subjects for consideration by the jury and inclusion in exhibitions. Artists are requested to keep this in mind when submitting their entries.
Those seeking to use images from the Gallery Omata website will require permission from the artist & the gallery before proceeding.
Competition is open to artists worldwide over the age of 18 years.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
There is no limit to the number of entries per artist.
Images taken front on with only the artwork clearly visible and in focus will be accepted.
Maximum image size 5MB in .jpeg format file titled with Artist Name-Title of Artwork.
Artwork submitted is to be original work by the artist related to the theme of the exhibition.
Open to all fine art mediums (oil, acrylic, water colour, gouache, pastel, drawing, printmaking, mixed media, photography, sculpture, fiber, wood, digital art) except video.
3. Awards
Award winners will be notified by email within 5 days following the selection of the winners.
Gallery Omata will make every effort to contact Winners but accepts no liability for Winners failure to receive notices due to spam, junk email or other security settings or for Winners provision of incorrect contact information.
If the Winner can not be contacted within 90 days from the time notification award was sent or fails to comply with the contest eligibility the prize may be forfeited.
Winners are accountable for costs associated with award acceptance, such as applicable federal, state, provincial and local taxes.
4. Contest Fees
You may submit more than once.
Entry fees are non-refundable.
Contest fees can be paid using Paypal or credit card.
5. Image Submission Sequence
Image format : jpegs at least 1500px on longest dimension of the image
File size maximum 5mb per image
Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions H x W mm, Photo Credit, Links to socials (optional)
Include an artist statement (written in 1st person).
Complete all required information
First name, Last Name
Email, Instagram (Format: instagram.com/yourusername) (optional), Website (optional)
Submit entry
You will be redirected to PayPal for payment.
Confirmation email will be sent after your payment is complete.
6. Selection Process
Directors Choice. Each show is curated & juried by Gallery Director Sarah Gordon and an anonymous committee of jurors. Note no comments are given by the jurors.
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