Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters: James Watrous gallery issues a call for artists

Contact: Jody Clowes, exhibitions manager / 608-265-2500

JAMES WATROUS GALLERY ISSUES A CALL FOR ARTISTS

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 18, 2014

MADISON– The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters is issuing a Call for Artists from all over the state to exhibit in the James Watrous Gallery, located on the third floor of Madison’s Overture Center for the Arts. Professional Wisconsin artists working in all media are encouraged to apply.

Artists selected will be invited to exhibit within the next three years, with the earliest exhibition opening in early 2015. Most shows will be in the form of two side-by-side solo exhibitions.

Artists must be Wisconsin residents at the time of application and exhibition.

Wisconsin Academy policy precludes showing student work.

The jurors for this call are Debra Brehmer, Derrick Buisch, and Scott Espeseth.

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on May 18, 2014. Artists will be notified of jury selections by June 10, 2014.

TO APPLY:

Applications are being accepted online through the “2014 Call for Artists” page on the Wisconsin Academy website. There is a $15 application fee.

Applications must include: 8-10 digital images of recent work OR links to video-sharing sites; title, date, media, and dimensions for each artwork; a resume; and a brief exhibition proposal. The specifications are as follows:

Image files must be jpgs under 1 MB.

Video can be submitted as links to YouTube or a similar video-sharing site. Video files cannot be uploaded directly.

Resumes must be pdf or word files.

Exhibition proposals should be under 300 words.

QUESTIONS?

Send an email with the subject line “Call for Artists” to exhibitions manager Jody Clowes, or call 608-265-2500 during gallery hours (Tuesday-Thursday 11-5; Friday-Saturday 11-9, and Sunday 1-5).

About the James Watrous Gallery

The James Watrous Gallery is dedicated to Wisconsin visual art and artists. A program of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, the Watrous Gallery’s mission is to promote the visual arts in Wisconsin through quality exhibitions and educational programs. For gallery hours and more information on exhibiting artists, please visit wisconsinacademy.org/gallerygallery or call 608-265-2500.