NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN ARTISTS-FLORIDA PROSPECTUS APPLICATION & AGREEMENT CONTRACT

HERstory

DATES: March 1-March 31, 2024

Cornell Art Museum

51 N. Swinton Avenue

Delray Beach, FL 33444

EXHIBITION COORDINATOR: Muffy Clark Gill 239-253-8827. Email: Muffy@muffyclarkgill.com

CONTACT INFO: Marusca Gatto 585-944-6107 Email: mgatto@downtowndelraybeach.com

IMPORTANT DATES:

• ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: January 12 2024

• DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: January 19, 2024

• NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: February 9, 2024

• SmarterEntry SUBMISSION FEE: $30.00 for 2 images + $5.00 for 1 extra image.

• NUMBER OF ENTRIES ALLOWED: up to 3

• OPENING RECEPTION: Friday, March 1, 6-9 PM

• SHOW CLOSES: March 31, 2024 DELIVERY AND PICK UP DETAILS

In person delivery and pick up address: Cornel Art Museum 51 N. Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444

Shipping:

• Shipped art arrival dates from February 23-24, 2024.

• Shipped Artwork must be sent, not to the museum, but to the following address: (TBA) Email will be sent to accepted artists.

• Hand-delivered art date & time: Sunday, February 25, 2024, 10 AM-4 PM

• Artwork pick-up date & time: Monday, April 1, 1 - 4 PM

• Returned artwork shipping details: All shipped artwork must include a FedEx or UPS prepaid, Bar Coded, Return Shipping Label. Please tape paid shipping label to inside of box where it will be easily seen and identified. Artwork shipped with packing peanuts will not be accepted. Do not ship through USPS.

Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS and WAIVER VERY CAREFULLY !!!

AWARD INFORMATION:

• Bobbi Mastrangelo Award: $ 250.00

• 2nd Place: $ 100.00

3rd Place: $ $50.00

• Honorable Mention: Certificate of Recognition

JUROR INFORMATION:

• Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director, Cornell Art Museum

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Fine art categories accepted are oil, acrylic, wax, photography*, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description. No AI generated artwork will be accepted.

• Limited number of sculpture pedestals available

• Submissions are through Smarter Entry @ https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “HERstory” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.

• Digital image specifications : 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPG format

• Label digital images as follows: last name_first_name_title_medium_dimensions in inches HxW_price.jpg For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg Sculpture must have size indicated as follows (H x L x W) and artists mayneed to provide their own pedestals.

• SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.

• Sale of Work: Artists are responsible for sales of their own work; a pricing sheet and artist contact info will be available at the exhibition. NAWA FL commission is 10% Artist receives 90% ELLIGIBILITY

• All NAWA-FL active members in good standing

• Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

• The venue requires all labeling information must be as follows:

• Artist 100-word bio

• Artist Headshot

• Artist Statement of 100 words or less This information will be included in the display/sale catalog in the gallery.

• Email label information to the exhibition coordinator: Marusca Gatto: mgatto@downtowndelraybeach.com, with the following format- artist name, title, medium, size and price.

• All work must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).

• All work must be the original work of the artist

• No production prints are allowed.

• Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).

• All paintings must remain in place for the duration of the show.

• All artwork must be for sale. MARKETING

• The Cornell Museum of Art Cultural Arts Director will provide an opening announcement via e-mail and press release to the media.

• An opening reception email invite will be available for the artists.

• Marketing opportunities for this exhibition may include press releases, posts on social media like Instagram and Facebook, NAWA website(s) and the Cornell Museum of Art website.

• Each artist is asked to provide publicity on their own websites and social media sites to encourage traffic at the venue.

ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER

I, the applying Artist, hereby declare my intention to exhibit my artwork, as described in my entry form, in the National Association of Women Artists, FL exhibition at Cornell Museum of Art, Palm Beach County, Florida, and to be published on the NAWAFL website, www.nawafl.org; and to hold said artwork available for sale, until the specified end date of the exhibit as listed on the above prospectus. In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare and warrant I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork’s physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork, or, that I have full permission and release from the copyright holder for use of the holder’s image in my artwork.

I understand that should my artwork constitute or give rise to a claim of copyright infringement, I will fully defend and indemnify NAWA, Inc.,15 Gramercy Park South, New York, and its affiliate, NAWAFL, against any and all claims and actions and will reimburse NAWA and NAWAFL for all costs incurred. NAWA reserves the right to mitigate its liability, including removal of the violative artwork from this exhibit. I understand that all artwork will be insured by Cornell Art Museum.

I agree to allow an image of my artwork being exhibited to be used only during the term of the Exhibition without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, website as well as public relations, prior to and during the Exhibition.

I understand and acknowledge that the work on display is considered to be part of the Exhibition from the time it is received by the venue until the end of the Exhibition, and in the case of return shipping by the venue, until the venue surrenders the work to the shipper. I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the NAWAFL Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: blurry photography in entry .jpeg, inclusion of type over the image, improper hanging apparatus or unprofessional framing.

I understand and agree that NAWAFL retains sole discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of the Cornell Art Museum show standards or if they contain any inflammatory or offensive materials requiring them to be excluded from the Exhibition. NAWAFL is not responsible for investigation of my artwork for potential copyright infringement and is relying fully on my warranties as expressed in this Agreement and Waiver.

In the event of a dispute concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Artist’s Agreement and Waiver, I agree that all disputes shall be adjudicated in a State court of competent jurisdiction in Palm Beach County, Florida, and that the Artist’s Agreement and Waiver shall be construed under Florida law. Note: The use of NAWAFL’s logo without prior written permission is prohibited.

The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of NAWAFL for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. The letters NAWAFL may be used by regular juried members (i.e., not Associate or Student members), after their names, on all artworks, signifying their membership.

I have read the terms and conditions and agree to abide by them. It is hereby understood and agreed by me to hold harmless NAWAFL for any loss or damage of my artwork, while showing at this venue. As the Artist, by entering this show through SmarterEntry, I acknowledge that I understand the foregoing terms and conditions of the Agreement and Waiver and agree to be bound by those terms and conditions.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS BEGIN: October 20, 2023

AWARD INFORMATION:

• Best in Show: $100.00
• 1^st Place: $75.00
• 2^nd Place: $50.00
• 3^rd Place: $25.00
• Judge’s Recognition: $20.00
• Honorable Mention: Certificate of Recognition

JUROR INFORMATION:

• Patrick Greene, City of Orlando Public Art Coordinator

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Fine art categories accepted are oil, acrylic, wax, photography*, mixed media, collage, sculpture, printmaking, pastels, watercolors, mosaics, ceramics, fiber arts. *Digitally created work must be identified as such in the medium/description.
• Submissions are through Smarter Entry @ https://client.smarterentry.com/NAWAFL Simply Click on MEMBER LOGIN at the top of the page and log in to your account. Click on “In the Round” under CURRENT PROSPECTUSES.
• Digital image specifications : 1920 pixels @ 300 dpi on longest side. JPG format
• Label digital images as follows: lastname_firstname_title_medium_dimensionsininchesHxW_price.jpg

For example: Smith_Jane_Seaside_watercolorandink_18x24_500.jpg

Sculpture must have size indicated as follows (H x L x W) and artists should provide their own pedestals.

• SmarterEntry will ask you to describe the materials and techniques used as well as add a small artist statement describing your thoughts on the artwork submitted.

• Sale of Work:  Artist receives 90%, NAWAFL receives 10%, (Sale of artwork will not be handled by facility. Artist is required to coordinate purchase and sale of their own work. Artist contact information will be available at the reception desk nearest the gallery.)

ELLIGIBILITY

• All NAWA-FL active members in good standing
• Any artwork not previously an award winner in another NAWA-FL show

PAINTING & LABELLING REQUIREMENTS

• Venue labeling instructions, to the extent they differ from NAWA-FL standard labeling requirements, will be provided to selected Artists.
• Artist 100-word bio
• Artist Headshot
• Artist Statement of 100 words or less
• Email label information to the exhibition coordinator patrick.greene@orlando.gov
• All work must be framed (or gallery wrapped) & wired for hanging (no saw tooth hangers).
• All work must be the original work of the artist (no production prints).
• Artwork displayed in the show must match the .jpeg submitted (no substitutions).
• All paintings must remain in place for the duration of the show; if work is sold, the artist is allowed to provide a replacement work to be approved by the City of Orlando, or NAWA-FL may designate a replacement artist.
• All artwork must be for sale

MARKETING

• The City of Orlando Curator will provide: An opening announcement via e-mail and press release to the media.
• Additional marketing such as press releases, information posted on social media sites such as Instagram and Facebook, NAWA website(s), and the City of Orlando as well as the artists’ social media and websites.
• Each artist is asked to provide publicity on their own websites and social media sites.

ARTIST’S AGREEMENT AND WAIVER

I, the applying Artist, hereby declare my intention to exhibit my artwork, as described in my entry form, in the National Association of Women Artists, FL exhibition at Orlando City Hall, Orlando, Orange County, Florida, and to be published on the NAWAFL website, www.nawafl.org; to hold said artwork available for sale, until the specified end date of the exhibit as listed on the above prospectus.

In consideration of the display of my artwork, I hereby declare I am the owner and creator of the original artwork being submitted by me, both as to the artwork’s physical manifestation and the copyright of artwork.

I understand that all artwork will be insured by the City of Orlando.

I agree to allow an image of my artwork being exhibited to be used only during the term of the Exhibition without charge for advertising and/or promotion in the furtherance of the Exhibition, and for any purposes including without limitation traditional media, social media, website as well as public relations, prior to and during the Exhibition.

I understand and acknowledge that the work on display is considered to be part of the Exhibition from the time it is received by the venue until the end of the Exhibition, and in the case of return shipping by the venue, until the venue surrenders the work to the shipper.

I understand that my work may not be included if it fails to meet professional presentation standards (as determined by the NAWAFL Exhibitions Committee), including but not limited to: blurry photography in entry .jpeg, inclusion of type over the image, improper hanging apparatus or unprofessional framing.

I understand and agree that NAWAFL retains sole discretion to decide if artworks do or do not meet the requirements of the Orlando City Hall show standards or if they contain any inflammatory or offensive materials requiring them to be excluded from the Exhibition.

In the event of a dispute regarding the interpretation or enforcement of this Artist’s Agreement and Waiver, I agree that all disputes must be adjudicated in a State court of competent jurisdiction in Orange County, Florida, and that the Artist’s Agreement and Waiver shall be construed under Florida law.

Note:  The use of the National Association of Women Artists, FL’s logo, without prior written permission is prohibited.  The use of the registered Trademark Seal and the logo of the National Association of Women Artists, FL for any personal or business use on any documents, postcards, invitations, and other promotional materials and communications is a violation of law. The letters NAWAFL may be used by regular juried members (i.e., not Associate or Student members), after their names, on all artworks, signifying their membership.

I have read the terms and conditions and agree to abide by them.  It is hereby understood and agreed by me to hold harmless NAWAFL for any loss or damage of my artwork, while showing at this venue.

As the Artist, by entering this show through SmarterEntry, I acknowledge that I understand the foregoing terms and conditions of the Agreement and Waiver and agree to be bound by those terms and conditions.