curator, Patricia Hickson
wadsworth atheneum museum of art
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Patricia Hickson has been the Emily Hall Tremaine Curator of Contemporary Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Connecticut, since 2009. There, she oversees the contemporary art collection and acquisitions, organizes special exhibitions, and leads the MATRIX program, a series of changing solo exhibitions of contemporary art. Her MATRIX projects have included artists Mark Bradford, Dulce Chacón, Mark Dion, Shaun Gladwell, and Vanessa German. In 2015 she organized the exhibition Warhol & Mapplethorpe: Guise & Dolls, which included a publication by Yale University Press. Hickson previously held curatorial positions at the Des Moines Art Center, Williams College Museum of Art, San Jose Museum of Art, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston. Hickson earned a BA in art from Bates College and a MA in art history from Williams College.
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Prospectus
Open to All Media:
Art of the Northeast is a competition/exhibition highlighting the diversity of work that is currently being made in the Northeast by emerging and established artists.The juror will have at his discretion the ability to select a suite of three to five works by an individual artist. The Best in Show Prize is a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. Eligibility: Open to all artists, 17 years of age and older, residing in CT, DE, MA, MD (D.C.), ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI & VT. Original artwork in any media will be accepted. Giclée reproductions of original works will not be accepted. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2016, and fall within the restrictions.
Art of the Northeast is a competition/exhibition highlighting the diversity of work that is currently being made in the Northeast by emerging and established artists.The juror will have at his discretion the ability to select a suite of three to five works by an individual artist. The Best in Show Prize is a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. Eligibility: Open to all artists, 17 years of age and older, residing in CT, DE, MA, MD (D.C.), ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI & VT. Original artwork in any media will be accepted. Giclée reproductions of original works will not be accepted. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2016, and fall within the restrictions.
How to Apply:
To enter, complete the Art of the Northeast online application on Slideroom - https://silvermineart.slideroom.com
Entry fee is a flat $40 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. Please do not include additional information, such as bios, resumes, etc. in your entry submission.
To enter, complete the Art of the Northeast online application on Slideroom - https://silvermineart.slideroom.com
Entry fee is a flat $40 for up to 5 entries. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. Please do not include additional information, such as bios, resumes, etc. in your entry submission.
Important Dates:
Entry deadline: Friday, May 25
Notification of semifinalists: Friday, June 15. E-mail and web posting
Receive semifinalists’ artwork: Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 10am to 5pm
Juror selects final artwork: Tuesday, July 3
Notification of finalists: Tuesday, July 3. E-mail and web posting after 6pm
Pick up non-accepted semifinalist artwork: Thursday, July 5
Opening reception: Saturday, July 14, 6-8pm
Exhibition closes: Saturday, August 25
Artwork pickup from Silvermine Galleries: Sunday, August 26 - Monday, August 27
Entry deadline: Friday, May 25
Notification of semifinalists: Friday, June 15. E-mail and web posting
Receive semifinalists’ artwork: Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 10am to 5pm
Juror selects final artwork: Tuesday, July 3
Notification of finalists: Tuesday, July 3. E-mail and web posting after 6pm
Pick up non-accepted semifinalist artwork: Thursday, July 5
Opening reception: Saturday, July 14, 6-8pm
Exhibition closes: Saturday, August 25
Artwork pickup from Silvermine Galleries: Sunday, August 26 - Monday, August 27
Restrictions:
Wall-hung Works: May not exceed 96” in height or width, including frames. All work must be ready for hanging. Shipped work requiring glazing must use Plexiglas.
Indoor or Outdoor Sculptures: Should not exceed 12’h x 4’w x 4’d including base. Outdoor sculpture will be placed in the Garden Gallery – just outside the main gallery.
Installations: Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Site-specific installations outside of the building will be considered with proper diagrams and a paragraph describing the project.
Motion Media: Artist must provide and deliver all components required for viewing artwork.
Wall-hung Works: May not exceed 96” in height or width, including frames. All work must be ready for hanging. Shipped work requiring glazing must use Plexiglas.
Indoor or Outdoor Sculptures: Should not exceed 12’h x 4’w x 4’d including base. Outdoor sculpture will be placed in the Garden Gallery – just outside the main gallery.
Installations: Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Site-specific installations outside of the building will be considered with proper diagrams and a paragraph describing the project.
Motion Media: Artist must provide and deliver all components required for viewing artwork.
Sales & Liability Insurance:
All artwork must be for sale. A commission of 50% will be charged on all sales. Price of work may not be changed after it is submitted. SAC will insure all accepted work to 50% of artist’s stated retail price. Artwork will be handled with all possible care. Work that is not picked up by August 28, 2018, is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.
All artwork must be for sale. A commission of 50% will be charged on all sales. Price of work may not be changed after it is submitted. SAC will insure all accepted work to 50% of artist’s stated retail price. Artwork will be handled with all possible care. Work that is not picked up by August 28, 2018, is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.
Notifications:
There will be a two-step process for acceptance into AoNE:
1. Semifinalists will be selected and notified on Friday, June 15 via email. A list will also be posted on the SAC website. Semifinalists will be asked to ship or bring actual work to SAC on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, from 10 am to 5 pm. The curator will make final selections and curate the show based on actual work. Artist is responsible for all shipping costs.
2. Final exhibitors will be notified by e-mail on Tuesday, July 3 after 6pm. A final list of accepted artists will then be posted on the SAC Website. No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
There will be a two-step process for acceptance into AoNE:
1. Semifinalists will be selected and notified on Friday, June 15 via email. A list will also be posted on the SAC website. Semifinalists will be asked to ship or bring actual work to SAC on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, from 10 am to 5 pm. The curator will make final selections and curate the show based on actual work. Artist is responsible for all shipping costs.
2. Final exhibitors will be notified by e-mail on Tuesday, July 3 after 6pm. A final list of accepted artists will then be posted on the SAC Website. No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the close of the exhibition. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
Awards:
Best in Show Prize is a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. The juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
Best in Show Prize is a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. To be considered for the Best in Show Prize, artists are required to enter a minimum of three works. The juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
