Budget gallery

http://www.budgetgallery.org/bg/exhibts/main.html

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Introduction:

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The Budget Gallery organizes gallery style art shows in the unused public
spaces found in urban areas. From empty walls to empty buildings, the Budget
Gallery uses any space that is available and highly visible during the day.
Space is often prepared with white paint and signage so work will be as
professionally presented as possible. Pieces will be labeled with the
artists name, materials used, and asking price for the work. We host opening
receptions that are attended by hundreds of people forming a sort-of block
party garage sale style art show right on the sidewalk.


All pieces not sold by the end of the the opening reception stay up for the
course of the week with a price and contact phone number for interested
buyers. The gallery is in co-opted public space with no security. Any work
not sold at the reception can be sold, stolen, or vandalized during the rest
of the show. Artists submit work with these inevitabilities in mind. Most
work sells at the opening, but some is always left. The Budget Gallery
considers vandalism a form of artistic collaboration, and theft is the
highest honor of the Budget Gallery.


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Call for entries:

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All work that meets guidelines will be accepted for the show - in line with
the Budget Gallery's belief that any art is better than the commercial
advertising which typically dominates public spaces. Work will either be
purchased, stolen, or vandalized. Artists are encouraged to make pieces for
this show with these inevitabilities in mind. Ideal pieces should catch the
eye, capture the imagination, and invite extended viewing from passing
crowds. Art that addresses the issues of public space are especially
encouraged, but again, all work will be accepted.


Artists are encouraged to use the Budget Gallery as an opportunity to show
work they may not normally present in other venues. Masterpieces are not
required. Work in media other than the artists primary media is encouraged,
along with older pieces, works in progress, studies, and so on.


Work should be priced to sell to the general public. All pieces not sold at
the opening will be left on the wall for 1 week, after which they will be
placed elsewhere. Those interested in your piece will be instructed to
remove it, take it home, and contact the gallery regarding payment.
Commission is arbitrary, optional, and decided by the artist. Work will not
be returned.


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The Theme:

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Use the theme if it inspires you. If it doesn't, find something that
inspires you and use that.


The theme is "Success!" What does success mean to you? Personal success.
Financial success. Spiritual success. Physical success. What is success
in times of war? What is success in November? What is success in your art?
What is success in your family or career? How do your ideas of success
compare with others? To what they were 5 years ago? 25 years ago?



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Guidelines:

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1. All work must haver our entry form attached.

2. Work must be able to be hung on a wall or fence.

- It must be mounted on something hard - clipped to a piece of cardboard
is ok, just no loose paper.

3. Please avoid pieces larger than 40 inches by 40 inches or any piece
heavier than 25 pounds. If your piece exceeds these dimensions, contact the
Budget Gallery before submitting your work.

4. Please deliver art with your preferred mounting hardware supplied. If no
mounting hardware is supplied, work will be hung in the most convenient way
possible (Starting with wood screws, then staples, twine, or tape).

6. Please submit a slide or digital photo of work (if possible) for our
website.

7. Work must be received by July 24th , 2004


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Submission:

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Please email [email protected] for submission address.

Download form, fill out, and attach to piece. Go to
http://budgetgallery.org/pdfs/

email us with any questions [email protected]