Call for Artists
Group Art Show:
Exploring the Elements: Weather in Art
Show Dates: May / June 2024
Submissions deadline: Apr 5, 2024
Attention Artists!
We are excited to announce an upcoming art exhibition that seeks to explore the dynamic relationship between art and weather. We invite artists of all mediums to submit their work for consideration in our upcoming show, “Exploring the Elements – Weather in Art.”
Weather impacts our lives in profound ways, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, shaping landscapes, influencing moods, and inspiring creativity. From the serene beauty of a sunset to the raw power of a thunderstorm, weather offers endless possibilities for artistic expression. Whether you work in painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, or any other medium, we want to see how weather influences your art.
Submission Guidelines:
- Artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration.
- Artwork should relate to the theme of weather in some way, whether it be through subject matter, mood, or interpretation.
- Sculptors are encouraged to submit both indoor and outdoor pieces, as we will have designated spaces for both.
- All submissions must be original works created by the artist.
- Artists must include a brief artist statement (maximum 200 words) explaining how their work relates to the theme.
- Submissions should be sent via email to [info[at]skyartworks.org] by [April 5, 2024].
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: April 5, 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: April 8, 2024
- Installation Date: May 2-5 2024 12-5p
- Exhibition Dates: May 2, 2024 through June 29, 2024
- Opening Reception: May 18, 2024
- Takedown: Sunday June 30, 2024 12-5pm
Benefits for Selected Artists:
- Opportunity to exhibit your work in a gallery space.
- Exposure to a diverse audience of art enthusiasts, collectors, and curators.
- Promotion of selected artists and their work through our website, social media channels, and press releases.
- Networking opportunities with fellow artists and industry professionals.
- Possibility of sales, with a commission fee of 35% for members and 40% for non-members retained by the gallery.
How to Submit
Send a submission letter as an email to info[at] skyartworks [dot]org by
Friday, April 5, 2024, midnight PT, with the subject title:
“[your name] — Submission for “Exploring the Elements”
Include these bulleted queries and your responses in your letter:
- Contact information
- Full Name:
- Phone number:
- Address:
- Email:
- About you.
- 1 to 3 sentence description of your background as an artist/artisan and your current style of work.
- We prioritize local artists, or art about the region, so please describe how you are engaged in the Sky Valley community in 1 to 3 sentences.
- Show your prior work, either as a link to an online portfolio, or attach three images of prior work. You may also attach a resume or artists’ statement, however a resume is not required.
- About your work in this show.
- Up to three representative images of the work you hope to include in our group show. This may be either images of the actual pieces, or images of similar work to what you will be creating in time for the show.
- For each piece, provide the title, size, medium/materials, and any special installation requirements.
- Include a brief description of how the work you hope to include in the show fits the theme Exploring the Elements.
About Sky Artworks
Sky Artworks is a non-profit community art space and gallery in the business district of Skykomish, WA. Our mission is to promote the creative community in the Upper Sky Valley by providing exhibition, educational, and production resources for artists, artisans, and other creatives. Our art exhibitions feature works by local artists and artisans. Learn more at https://SkyArtworks.org
We look forward to seeing your interpretations of weather through art. Join us as we celebrate the beauty, power, and mystery of the elements!