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Night, Light, & Half Light
Night, Light, & Half Light—Juried National Exhibition
Juror: TBD
April 3 – May 10, 2025
Night, Light, & Half Light
OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, April 3, 6 - 8 PM
National Show, open to all media, original works in black, white, and grays.
ABOUT THE THEME: South Shore Art Center presents a biannual black and white juried exhibition, open to artists working in all media. Works must be original. We are interested in the interplay between light and composition, within the constraints of black, white, and gray. We have titled this exhibit, Night, Light, and Half Light as a nod to William Butler Yeats’ “Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven,” which we have provided below.
“Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven”
William Butler Yeats
Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Sunday, March 2, 2024, end of day.
JPEG SIZING: Images submitted via Smarter Entry should be at least 1280 pixels in the longest dimension at 72 ppi; file size not to exceed 2 MB.
FEES
$25 for three images. $10 for each additional image up to 6 total images.
ALL WORKS MUST BE FOR SALE. South Shore Art Center receives 40% of the purchase price. Please submit only work that will be available at the time of the exhibition and will remain for its entirety. Work must have been created within the past three years. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. No pricing changes will be allowed after acceptance. Living artists only. Work that is copied or done under the guidance of an instructor is not eligible. Entries must not have been previously exhibited at SSAC or the SSAC Arts Festival. If the work does not fully reflect what is represented on the submitted image, South Shore Art Center reserves the right to eliminate it from the exhibition.
SPECIFICATIONS
Two-dimensional work must be professionally presented and firmly wired. No sawtooth hangers, no sandwich frames. 3-D work should include a sturdy pedestal.
NOTIFICATION
All submitting artists will receive a group email by the end of day on Friday, March 7 with a list of accepted works.
DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED ARTWORK
Shipping, return shipping and a $25 handling fee for shipped work are the responsibility of the artist. No Sunday Deliveries. Delivery by Saturday, March 29. Hand delivered work drop off: Thursday, March 27 – Saturday, March 29, 10:00am–4:00pm.
PICK-UP/RETURN DELIVERY OF ARTWORK
Hand delivered works may be picked up between Monday, May 12 – Wednesday, May 14, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. SSAC will return shipped work by May 31, 2024. A handling fee of $25 is required for shipped artwork.
LIABILITY
I understand that South Shore Art Center will ensure work accepted to the extent of 60% of the artist’s stated value while the work is in the Art Center’s custody and control.
AGREEMENT
Submission to Night, Light, and Half Light constitutes an agreement with all conditions of this show. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to photograph or use a submitted image for an accepted work for publicity purposes. South Shore Art Center reserves the right to reject any work not resembling the submitted entry or work that is not ready to be shown according to the aforementioned specifications.
PRIZES
First Prize, $500
Second Prize, $300
Third Prize, $200
Awards of Merit (3)
70th Annual So. Shore Arts Festival - Craft Exhibitors
South Shore Art Center Arts Festival 2025
Calling all Artists and Artisans!
SSAC seeks exhibitors for the 70th Annual Arts Festival on the Cohasset Town Common, Father’s Day Weekend, June 13-15, 2025.
How to apply:
All applicants, returning and new, must apply via Smarter Entry!
Submit your application via the Smarter Entry link that you can find on our website ssac.org under the arts festival tab or click on the link attached to this email. Please make sure you select South Shore Art Center on Smarter Entry. Upload images showing current work that you will have for sale, if accepted. You should upload five (5) images in total, to include four (4) images of work and one (1) of booth set-up. Please also include a description of your images as well as a price point for each piece shown. An artist statement is always helpful to the jury.
Application fees are non-refundable!
Booth fees, if accepted, are:
$425 Booth fee
$500 Corner booth fee
A salient part of what makes our Arts Festival a festival is the ‘art village’ of craft exhibitors from throughout New England and beyond who showcase and sell their original art, craft and designs to the 25,000 Festival goers each year. We invite you to apply to be one of these craft exhibitors!
Important dates:
February 2: Application due.
February 10: Notifications to accepted craft exhibitors.
March 1: Booth Fees due.
June 13 - 15: 70th SSAC Arts Festival on Cohasset common.
Exhibitor Standards
- All work must be handmade using original designs.
- Acceptable media includes decorative and wearable fiber, leather, wood, glass, sculpture, basketry, metal, jewelry, printmaking, ceramics, and paper.
- Fine art and photography are acceptable, but these media will be limited to no more than 10% of the exhibitors because of the concurrent Art Center exhibitions.
- Unacceptable work includes imported goods, flower arrangements, and craft made from kits or unoriginal designs.
- Booth space cannot be sublet to other artists nor can exhibitor act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
Jury Process
A jury will review entries to ensure the handcrafted work is original and of the highest quality. Acceptance into the Arts Festival is at the discretion of the jury and the management of South Shore Art Center. Previous exhibitors will receive special consideration but are not guaranteed admission.
Refund Policy
If accepted and unable to commit to the show, a refund may be obtained before May 1, less a $50 cancellation fee. After May 1, a $75 credit will be given toward the 2026 Arts Festival.
Insurance, Safety and Security
Exhibitors are responsible for their own insurance. All displays must be fireproof and there can be no use of open flame. Overnight security is contracted by South Shore Art Center.
Layout/Operations
The Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine. Each exhibitor must provide a white canopy tent set-up to accommodate a 10’x10’ square space, including weather protection. All booths are on grass. Set-up begins at 8:00am on Friday, June 13; the Festival opens at 1:00pm. Accommodations can be made for a limited number of exhibitors to have access to electricity.
About South Shore Art Center
Founded in 1955, South Shore Art Center’s mission is to enrich the communities south of Boston by engaging artists and by fostering an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts through exhibitions and education. For 70 years we have worked tirelessly to meet this mission by installing thought-provoking exhibitions; hosting unforgettable events; providing a space for making art; offering courses and workshops to assist artistic growth and journeys; and of course presenting a regional Arts Festival.
Exhibitors must further agree to the following guidelines:
1. All work displayed at my booth during the Arts Festival is my creation.
2. I will not sublet my booth space or any portion of my booth or act as a dealer for other artists or manufacturers.
3. All displays will be fireproof and I will have no open flames.
4. I understand I must provide my own insurance.
5. I understand that the Arts Festival is held out-of-doors, rain or shine.
6. I agree to comply with all state and local regulations.