Call for Art
Form and Shape: The Figure in Contemporary Art
An International Virtual Exhibition
The figure has provided inspiration for artists for centuries. Gallerist and curator Michael Rose seeks original artworks for a virtual exhibition focused on the continued resonance of the human form in contemporary art. A competitive juried exhibition presented online, this show will feature a thoughtfully curated selection of exceptional artists whose works derive their subjects or inspirations from the figure. Form and Shape is part of an ongoing series of popular virtual exhibitions hosted by Rose on his website michaelrosefineart.com.
This show is open to work in all media and styles. Selected artworks will be featured in an online gallery for one month, and will then be archived and remain available for viewing. Several artworks in the show will also be promoted individually on social media. One artist will receive a future solo virtual feature. All submitted works must be available for sale. Sales will be handled via the artists, who will retain 100% of the proceeds.
To enter, artists must submit their virtual application using EntryThingy. Applicants must fill out the application in full to be considered.
Eligibility:
Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call.
Specifications:
Each applicant may submit one artwork for consideration for a non-refundable entry fee of $10. Works should be recent and original. Works in all media and styles that employ the human form as an element or inspiration will be considered. Along with their artwork images, artists must submit a full and detailed application including resume, statement, and description of work to share more about their background and process. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Sales:
All submissions must be available for sale, and the retail price must be listed publicly during the exhibition. There will be no commission on sales that result from this virtual exhibition. Collectors will be encouraged to contact artists directly, and should they inquire about a specific work with Michael he will relay them to artists to process sales, with artists retaining 100% of the sale price.
Entry Fee:
$10 per entry. The purpose of this small entry fee is to defray the costs involved in assembling and promoting the exhibition. Should works sell, artists will retain 100% of the sale price. There will be no commission. Please note you must complete the official EntryThingy application for the show and pay using Paypal to submit your entry. Please make sure your entry is complete before paying. This step cannot be undone. There are no refunds for entry fees. Current members of the Providence Art Club are not eligible for this call
Deadline:
Sunday, October 17 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
Notification:
Accepted artists will be notified via direct email by Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Exhibition Dates:
Featured for the month of November, 2021 online at www.michaelrosefineart.com. After November, this exhibition will remain available online in Michael’s virtual exhibition archive.
Terms of Entry:
By entering this call, artists agree to all terms of exhibiting and give Michael Rose permission to use their imagery at his sole discretion for this virtual exhibition. Works may be reproduced online, on social media, in print, etc. Artists also agree to promote their participation in this exhibition on their website and social media.
Questions?
Email michael@michaelrosefineart.com with the subject line Form and Shape.
About Michael Rose
Michael is a curator, gallerist, and writer based in the Northeast. Since 2014, Michael has served as the Gallery Manager at the historic Providence Art Club in Providence, Rhode Island, where he oversees a rigorous exhibition schedule spread across three unique gallery spaces. Under his leadership, the Art Club’s galleries have received coveted Best of RI Awards in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Best Gallery in Providence.
In addition to his work at the Club, Michael provides independent advisory services and appraisals, teaches classes on art history and art business, and regularly juries and judges exhibitions and competitions. He has spoken at organizations as varied as the RISD Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bristol Art Museum, and has taught courses in RISD’s Continuing Education Department. A passionate writer, Michael has published essays and reviews in Big Red & Shiny, Art New England, and his own blog, Fine Art Insights. In 2021, he joined the staff of local news website GoLocalProv as their art columnist, producing a weekly feature on visual art throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Michael earned his BA in Art History at Providence College, and his Certificate in Art Appraisal at New York University. A sought-after art professional, Michael has a strong audience in the Northeast, as well as throughout the United States and abroad.