On the Road – National Juried Exhibition

November 14 – December 20, 2024
Juror: TBD
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, November 14, 6-8 pm

National Show Open to all media, original works of the On the Road theme.

Click here to enter, or paste this link in your browser: https://www.smarterentry.com/CallsForEntry/SSAC

ABOUT THE THEME: The exhibition title, On the Road, was inspired by Jack Kerouac’s seminal novel, which many consider emblematic of the Beat Generation. The defining concept of Beat Generation Art is the ability to experiment, and it extends to all art disciplines of the 1950s and early 1960s. Today the phrase ‘on the road’ has a more pedestrian allusion to traveling. The goal of this exhibition is to showcase the literal and figurative journeys one takes in life and in one’s art-making.

Entry DEADLINE: Sunday, October 13, end-of-day. All work must be original, have been completed within the last three years, and have not been previously exhibited at South Shore Art Center (SSAC). Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible.

FEES: There is a non-refundable $25 fee for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.

JPEG SIZING: Image size for entry on Smarter Entry: Images should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi, file size not to exceed 2 MB. It is in your best interest to submit high quality images.

ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE: South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only works that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on submitted image, SSAC reserves the right to eliminate if from the exhibition.

SPECIFICATIONS: Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal. SSAC will not be responsible for any damages incurred during shipment to our facility or any that arises due to faulty framing.

NOTIFICATION: All submitting artists will receive a group email Monday, October 21 by end-of-day with a list of accepted works. Please ensure you check the email address you use for registering with SmarterEntry, we will be using this email.

DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK:
Shipping, return shipping and a handling fee for shipped work are the responsibilty of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, November 9th at 4:00 pm. Hand delivered work drop off: Friday, November 8 thru Saturday, November 9: 10 am – 4 pm. We are closed Monday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day.

PICK UP / RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK:
Hand delivered works may be picked up Saturday, December 21: 10 am thru 4 pm or between Monday, January 6 – Tuesday, January 7: 10 am thru 4 pm. SSAC will be closed for Winter holidays between December 23, 2024 thru January 5, 2025. SSAC will return shipped works by January 10. 2025. A handling fee of $25 plus a pre-paid shipping label is required for shipped artwork.

LIABILITY:
I understand that South Shore Art Center will insure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.

AGREEMENT
Submission to On the Road constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.

PRIZES:
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)