Win $3000 from International Art Contest

Upstream People Gallery
5607 Howard St
Omaha, NE 68106-1257
U.S.A.

7th Annual Contemporary Art Juried Online International Exhibition
May 1, 2005 through May 1, 2006

Juror: Caroline Simpson, Phd, Professor of Contemporary Art, University of Nebraska Omaha who brings a vast knowledge of contemporary culture and contemporary theory.

Your Eligibility

Open to all artists worldwide. Original works in all media including alternative media that are representative of contemporary directions in art.
Paintings, Sculpture, Prints, Drawings, Photographs, Digital, Mixed Media, Ceramics, Fiber and other.

Cash Awards

Up to $3000 for upcoming shows will be given. Cash Awards of Excellence will be given to the juror’s choice of the three best works. Director’s
Recognition(s) and a number of Special Recognitions will also be given at the discretion of the juror.

Slide/Jpeg/CD Entry

Slides must be 35 mm, 2 inches x 2 inches, non-glass. No thick slides.
Entries must be clearly marked with top, front, artist’s name, title of work, medium, dimensions (HxWxD), and number as listed on the entry form.
Additional slides of a single 3-D work may be sent at no extra charge.

Jpegs or Tiffs may be sent via email, ONE per email please to shows@upstreampeoplegallery.com . CD’s are sent similarly as slides, however please provide adequate postage if you wish your CD returned. There is no physical size limitation on the artwork. If work is submitted on CD-ROM or electronically send as tiff or jpg files. Adobe Photoshop will be used to open these documents. Please list all included works on or in the jewel case with number as on the entry form, artist’s name, title of work, media and dimensions.

Send a self-addressed stamped envelope together with slides or CD, check and application form to Upstream People Gallery. Artists who send jpegs or tiffs via email must also send a SASE with entry fee and application form via postal mail.

Slides of accepted entries will be retained in our archives and considered for future invitationals. Any unaccepted slides will be returned with the notification letter. Artists may send a one- or two-page resumé for consideration in future exhibitions and for publicity purposes.

Entry Fee

A nonrefundable fee of $25 must accompany up to five slides or jpegs/tiffs;
$5 for each additional. Ten maximum. Checks or Money Orders or International POSTAL Money Orders in U.S. dollars, are payable to Upstream People Gallery.

Accepted Work

After work has been accepted, a substitution cannot be made nor a change in the sales prices as stated on the application. Artwork must remain in the gallery for the entire exhibit. No early withdrawals. Works that are sold either by the gallery or the artist will be marked so online.

Liability Terms

Upstream People Gallery will take the upmost care with your entries.

Submitting an entry to this competition constitutes an agreement with all conditions. Upstream People Gallery assumes the right to photograph an accepted work for promotional purposes only, unless requested otherwise.

Sales Promotions

Upstream People Gallery is committed to the sale of artwork. Upstream People Gallery will retain a 20% commission on all sales directly attributed to the exhibition. Be sure to consider this when pricing your work. Artists whose works sell will be asked to provide an estimated shipping charge to be paid by the patron. Work not for sale must be clearly marked NFS.

Calendar Dates

Mar. 31, 2005 Deadline for receipt of all entries
Apr. 15, 2005 Jury notifications mailed
May 1, 2005 Exhibition opens
June 1, 2005 Exhibition closes
June 1, 2006 Exhibition continues online

To recieve a entry form click here.