CALL TO GREATER CINCINNATI ARTISTS

SOS ART 2013

May 31 – June 9

The Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

1) “SOS ART 2013”, a group art show and event of sociopolitical expressions for peace and justice, in its 11th consecutive year, will take place at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, May 31-June 9, 2013.

2) Greater Cincinnati Artists of all expressions (visual, verbal, musical, cinematographic, etc.) are invited to participate.

3) Below (in full text and as a “word” attachment) is an artist submission form geared to the visual art component of the event. Artists of other expressions, please submit your proposal by an e mail return message.

4) Deadline for receipt of application is May 13, 2013.

5) All submissions will be considered and all works will be included provided they adhere to the theme of the show, are inclusive and space permits.

6) If you need additional information, have questions or suggestions, please contact: saad.ghosn@uc.edu or at 216 Erkenbrecher, Cincinnati, OH 45229.

THANKS!!!!

Please participate and make your voice heard!

Please spread the word!

NOTE:

If you’re a printmaker, consider also submitting works to the concomitant juried show, “PRINTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE”, hosted by Tiger Lily Press;

it will also open at The Art Academy, the same night as SOS ART, Friday May 31.

For more information and prospectus go to:

www.tigerlilypress.blogspot.com

Ps. Sincere apologies if you’re receiving this call more than once.

“SOS ART 2013”

A GROUP ART SHOW of CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS, for PEACE and JUSTICE
May 31 – June 9
The ART ACADEMY of CINCINNATI, 1212 JACKSON St, CINCINNATI, OH 45202

ARTWORK SUBMISSION INFORMATION SHEET

Name:_____________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________email:_________________________________

Please list the works you would like to submit:

1. Title: _____________________________________ For Sale/Not for Sale Price $_______

Medium: ___________________________________Display Dimensions (HxWxD):________

Brief Description:_____________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Title: ______________________________________For Sale/Not for Sale Price $_______

Medium: ___________________________________Display Dimensions (HxWxD):_________

Brief Description:_____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Are you interested in displaying more than 2 works of art if space permits? Y ___ N ___

Deadline for submissions: May 13, 2013

Installation/De-installation: Artists deliver labeled and ready to hang works Tue and Wed, May 28 and 29, 9am – 6pm AND pick-up work at closing of show, Sun, June 9, 6 pm, or Mon and Tue, June 10 and 11, 9am – 6pm.

Show opens Friday May 31 at 6 pm and closes Sunday June 9 at 6 pm.

Sales: 20% to finance current and future “SOS ART” events

Insurance: Works are not insured.

Potluck: There will be a potluck at the opening reception (Friday May 31). Any food or beverage you would care to share will be greatly appreciated.

Program of events: Poetry reading, music, performances, movies, lectures and debates…

Please submit suggestions for topics, names, etc. for performances, pertinent activities, etc.

Check schedule of full program in May 2013

Please return this form:

*via email (preferably) to: saad.ghosn@uc.edu

*by US mail to: Saad Ghosn, 216 Erkenbrecher, Cincinnati, OH 45229

Note: All submissions will be considered and will be included in the show provided they are appropriate to the theme of the show, are inclusive and space permits.

IMPORTANT:

1) By submitting the application, you agree to have your work published in the annual book documenting the event and also displayed on the SOS ART website when available.

2) To be included in the show, a 5 line maximum bio, a 5 line maximum statement about your works and their relationship to the themes of the show, and a contact info, need to be submitted before installation. They will be used for the book documenting the show.

Please submit now your:

5 line bio:

___________________________________________________________________________

5 line statement about works included : ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

contact info (preferably e mail, to be published in book):

___________________________________________________________________________

THANKS!!!!!!

Please pass this form along to other possibly interested artists. Help spread the word!!