CALL FOR ART
Curating for a Cause, Dreams for Kids & L2 lounge present:
3315 Cady’s Alley NW (between 33rd and 34th off of M Street) Washington, DC 20007
Deadline: November 22, 2010 –Curating for a Cause invites artists to submit work (NOT A DONATION) for an exhibition and auction of art to be held DECEMBER 3rd at the upscale evening establishment L2 in Georgetown. This is an international call and is open to all working in wide variety of media, including ceramics, glass, painting, photography, printmaking, video and sculpture to exhibit and sell.
We encourage artists to donate a maximum of 20 percent of each painting sold to Dreams for Kids Dream Leaders and Extreme Recess outreach programs, but it is not mandatory.
Dream Leaders- A leadership program that unites children of diverse backgrounds through community service and service learning through our After-School Clubs, In-School Workshops, and Dream Leader Conferences.
Extreme Recess- An adaptive sports program offering children with physical and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in adventure activities, often for the very first time
Please send inquiries and submissions to: Jackienicolecantwell@gmail.com
Directions for Entry
Image entry will be in the form of JPEG digital files only. Review will be by digital image only.
JPEGs should be no larger than 300 dpi at approximately 4 by 6 inches. All digital files must be in JPEG format and must include the artist’s name and title of the submission (smithpainting5.jpg). Please do not use quotations or spaces in file names. (Artists may submit up to 6 images for consideration.) Website links will not be accepted as submissions.
Along with your Jpeg images should be an identification sheet describing your pieces. This sheet should include the title, dimensions of the work(s), medium, and any additional display requirements.
Please also include a minimum “suggested starting bid” for your work. This amount will be the starting bid for your work at the auction.
It is preferable that accepted work is hand delivered. You can contact me at (703)888-7591 to hand deliver the work to one of the following three locations:
2901 18th St NW # 212 ,Washington,DC 20009
Dreams For Kids (National Office)
2451 18th St NW * 2nd Floor (Adams Morgan) Washington, DC 20009
Artists are responsible for shipping their work if they choose to do so and work must be shipped in sturdy, reusable boxes.
Shipping address:
Jackie Cantwell—2901 18th st NW #212 Washington,DC 20009
RETURN SHIPPING MUST BE PREPAID AND ENCLOSED WITH ARTWORK!!! Neither the Dreams For Kids Foundation nor Curating for a Cause will be responsible for any damage incurred in transit.
Limitations
Final measurements must be inclusive of frame, if applicable. Weight may not exceed 100 pounds. All entries must have been conceived and created by the artist submitting the work. All work selected must be ready for exhibit: 2D work must be framed with secure hanging devices; 3D work must be suitably prepared with instructions for installation. Provide pedestal if required.
Entry Check List
Please be sure you have completed and included all of the following:
- Entry Form (L2 application)
- Jpeg Images (up to 6)
- Image description sheet
- Suggested stating bid
- Return postage (For mail)
Submit to:
Jackie Cantwell at Jackienicolecantwell@gmail.com
Who we are:
CURATING FOR A CAUSE
http://www.sarahcannon.net/?p=137 (Our last event)
We Curate exhibitions for fundraising events that include all mediums of art, music and performance, whether it is culinary or on paper we encourage 20% or more to be donated to a philanthropic cause.
Planning events that are accessible to the public, exposing them to art music and culture.
These are charity events where there’s food, music,… and there just happens to be high quality art that you might fall in love with… and its all to benefit a great cause.
www.dreamsforkids.org
http://www.l2lounge.com/
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Mark your calendars and make sure you support this great cause and event!
Selamawit
Please join Artists For Charity on Saturday, December 4th, 2010, for the 4th Annual AFC Holiday Benefit at the WVSA’s Articulate Gallery to raise funds for the non-profit organization, Artists for Charity (AFC). The organization operates a children’s home for HIV-positive orphans in Ethiopia. For more information on this organization and the great work they do, please visit www.artistsforcharity.org. 
