You are invited to submit your works to the “ACE” Exhibition & Sale at the Artists Center 

in Palm Desert, California. This is a juried exhibition, and recognition certificates will be awarded to the top scoring artists. You can submit up to two (2) pieces. Submissions are due by Thursday, January 2, 2025, 4 pm (PST). You must be a member of the Artists Council to apply. New members can join through a link in the prospectus for this
exhibition. 

THE JURORS
Works for the exhibition and awards will be selected by two outstanding jurors:
Ashley Lothyan

Anne McCaddon 

Click HERE to see the juror bios.
 

TO ENTER
1. Entry fee: $45 for the first artwork, $45 for the second artwork image. Only one artwork per artist will be selected for the exhibition. No fees will be refunded after submission. Pay with a major credit card via the online application form accessible from the link below.
2. Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 2, 2025, 4:00 pm (PST). Artists will be notified of acceptance by Monday, January 20, 2025 via email.

3. Who May Apply: Only current members of the Artists Council may apply. (You may join or renew your membership while applying for this exhibition.)
 

To submit to the 2025 Artists Council Exhibition & Sale, PLEASE READ THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW, THEN click HERE to submit your entry.
 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. All artworks are for sale, at a price not less than $300 and not more than $8,000. Proceeds from the sale will be split 50-50 between the artist and the Artists Council.
2. A description of the work will be required for each piece you submit. Be sure to describe your artwork carefully.
3. Artwork may be 2- or 3-dimensional.
    2-Dimensional Work –

    o Cannot exceed 25 pounds.
    o Maximum framed size 72” high and 48” wide.
    o Artwork on paper must be protected by glass or Plexiglass.
    o Artwork on canvas or other materials must be finished on the edges.
    o Unframed canvas must be gallery wrapped.
    o Make sure your work is clean and wiped down before dropping it off.

    o Artwork must be ready for installation, securely wired for hanging. No ceiling mounts or

      moving parts may be used.

     3-Dimensional Work –

    o Cannot exceed 50 pounds.
    o Maximum size 72” high by 36” wide by 36” deep must be delivered ready for display.
    o Works that do not meet these size requirements may be rejected on intake.
    o Artists are responsible for transporting their work into the building and for determining 

      that it will fit through the gallery door.

    o Artwork must be ready for installation with mounting hardware to ensure it is secure     

      and stable. We will honor as far as practical an artist’s wish for the work to be seen

      from all sides in the exhibition.
    o When submitting 3D work, you will have the option of uploading two images of a single

      artwork.

 

Describe your artwork carefully in the entry form. You can make changes yourself to your entry up to the submission deadline as per the instructions in your submission confirmation email (which you should be sure to save!). However, NO CHANGES are possible after the close of the submission period. PLEASE take a moment to carefully proofread your submission form before you hit the “send” button to make sure the artwork title and pricing are correct.

4. Not allowed:
    o Video works
    o Ceiling-hung pieces
    o Electrified art.

5. Artwork is limited to 2- and 3-dimensional work in any media.
6. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) was used in the creation of your artwork, you must indicate it, and this will be included on the label.
7. Unframed canvas must be gallery wrapped, meaning the depth of the canvas must be

1 ½ inch. A depth of ¾ inch is not acceptable.
8. Works on canvas or other materials must be finished on the edges.
9. Make sure your work is clean and wiped down before dropping it off.

10. Artwork must remain at the Artists Center gallery during the entire exhibition. Once accepted into the exhibition, artwork may not be withdrawn or substituted.
11. Accepted artwork must be reserved by the artist for this exhibition and may not be physically shown elsewhere; price for artwork shown by the artist on-line must match the exhibition sale price.
12. Artists accepted to the show will be responsible for one 3-hour volunteer Artist Host shift at the gallery during the run of the exhibition.
13. All selections are final. Selections for the Artists Council Exhibition are final and at the jurors’ discretion. Placements in the exhibition are at the curator’s discretion.
 

IMPORTANT DATES
 Thursday, January 2, 2025, 4:00 pm PST -- Submissions due
 Monday, January 20, 2025 -- Artist notification
 Monday, February 3, 2025, 9 -11 am -- Art drop-off
 Wednesday, February 5, 2025 -- Exhibition opens  
 Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5-7 pm -- Opening reception
 Sunday, March 2, 2025, 4 pm -- Exhibition closes
 Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2-4 pm -- Art pickup
 

ART DROP-OFF AND PICKUP
1. Drop off accepted art: Monday, February 3, 2025, 9-11 am, at the Artists Center, 72567 Highway 111, Palm Desert, CA 92260. You may drop off only the artwork selected by the jurors – no substitutions are allowed.
2. Artwork must be delivered by the artist or his/her agent (you may ask a friend or family member). Artwork shipped to the Artists Center will not be accepted. The Artists Center cannot provide special handling for artwork.

3. Sold and unsold art must be picked up at the Artists Center on Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2-4 pm, by the buyer or the artist or his/her agent.
4. Any unclaimed works will be held for a maximum of 30 days. Storage space is limited and unsecure.
5. After 30 days, any unclaimed artwork will become the property of the Artists Council and either be sold or donated to charity. If sold,100% of sale price will go to support the activities of the Artists Council.

 

LIABILITY
By submitting artwork to the “Artists Council Exhibition”, the artist
acknowledges and agrees that he/she:
 Has read and agrees to all conditions of entry.
 Releases the rights for use of images of his/her artwork in any Artists Council or Artists        Center promotional and marketing materials.
 Is responsible for insurance for his/her artwork. Neither the Artists Council nor its 

    officers, directors, staff, or volunteers, nor anyone connected with the Artists Council, the

    Artists Center, or this exhibition will be responsible for theft of, loss of, or damage to
    artwork, however caused.
 

If you have any concerns about your ability to complete the online entry form, we encourage you to enter at least 7 days prior to the deadline, to allow time for you to get technical help. We cannot extend the deadline for anyone who waits until the last days to enter and then runs into technical problems.

QUESTIONS?
If you have membership or exhibition questions, please contact the Artists Council at info@artistscouncil.com

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