curator
Jennifer Farrell, Associate Curator Drawings and Prints,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC.
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Jennifer Farrell is responsible for modern and contemporary prints, illustrated books, and artists' books. She joined the Met in 2014 after holding curatorial positions at the Yale University Art Gallery, the University of Virginia, and the Whitney Museum of American Art Independent Study Program. At the Met, she has curated World War I and the Visual Arts (2017) and co-curated Workshop and Legacy: Stanley William Hayter, Krishna Reddy, Zarina Hashmi (2016). Her publications include Get There and Decide Promptly: The Richard Brown Baker Collection of Postwar Art (2012), which received The Frick Collection's 2013 Book Prize. She earned a BA from Smith College and a PhD from the Graduate Center, CUNY.
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Prospectus
EXHIBITION
PAPER 2019 exhibition features pieces by artists working in paper broadly considered. Submissions may include prints, drawings, photographs, artists’ books, handmade paper as well as three-dimensional works made with paper. The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the vitality, diversity, sense of experimentation and skillful execution and the many ways in which contemporary artists approach this material.
AWARDS
Best in Show, awards an artist a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. The Juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
PAPER 2019 exhibition features pieces by artists working in paper broadly considered. Submissions may include prints, drawings, photographs, artists’ books, handmade paper as well as three-dimensional works made with paper. The aim of the exhibition is to highlight the vitality, diversity, sense of experimentation and skillful execution and the many ways in which contemporary artists approach this material.
AWARDS
Best in Show, awards an artist a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses. The Juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
HOW TO APPLY
To enter, complete the PAPER 2109 online application on Slideroom - https://silvermineart.slideroom.com
Entry fee is a flat $45 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 PAPER 2109 online application on Slideroom - https://silvermineart.slideroom.com
Entry fee is a flat $45 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: Thursday, February 7
Notification of Finalists: Saturday, March 2. Email and Web posting
Finalists work received by: Monday, March 25, 4pm
Final inclusion in PAPER 2019 is at the discretion of the Curator and Silvermine Galleries
Patrons Preview: Saturday, April 6, 6-8pm
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2-4pm
Exhibit closes: Thursday, May 16
Artwork pickup: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19
Return Artwork will be shipped by: Friday, May 24
Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 7
Notification of Finalists: Saturday, March 2. Email and Web posting
Finalists work received by: Monday, March 25, 4pm
Final inclusion in PAPER 2019 is at the discretion of the Curator and Silvermine Galleries
Patrons Preview: Saturday, April 6, 6-8pm
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2-4pm
Exhibit closes: Thursday, May 16
Artwork pickup: Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19
Return Artwork will be shipped by: Friday, May 24
RESTRICTIONS
Accepted Artwork – No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the
close of the exhibition.
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. Paid return shipping labels must be included.
Sculptures – Should not exceed 8’h x 4’w x 4’d including base.
Installations – Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
Handling Fee – Artists who ship their work must pay a $25.00 fee prior to their artwork being hung. This fee
covers the expense of uncrating, storage of crates, re-crating and contacting shipper for return. Silvermine Galleries will waive the uncrating fee for artists who use a commercially manufactured artist's/strong box such as a StrongBox™ by Airfloat Systems, or similar brand, like Masterpak or Uline, or a FedEx Premium Art Box (not a FedEx Large Frame Box). Proper packaging is imperative to protect your work. Improper packaging may result in damaged, returned or unopened shipments. Strong boxes will be returned to the artists at the conclusion of the show at the artist's expense.
Eligibility: Open to all artists, 17 years of age and older, residing in the United States. Original artworks only. Giclée reproductions of original works will not be accepted. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2016.
Accepted Artwork – No artwork substitutions are allowed. No accepted entry may be withdrawn prior to the
close of the exhibition.
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. Paid return shipping labels must be included.
Sculptures – Should not exceed 8’h x 4’w x 4’d including base.
Installations – Installations may not stipulate altering the character of the gallery wall or floor. Artists with special installation requirements should be available to assist in the installation of their work.
Handling Fee – Artists who ship their work must pay a $25.00 fee prior to their artwork being hung. This fee
covers the expense of uncrating, storage of crates, re-crating and contacting shipper for return. Silvermine Galleries will waive the uncrating fee for artists who use a commercially manufactured artist's/strong box such as a StrongBox™ by Airfloat Systems, or similar brand, like Masterpak or Uline, or a FedEx Premium Art Box (not a FedEx Large Frame Box). Proper packaging is imperative to protect your work. Improper packaging may result in damaged, returned or unopened shipments. Strong boxes will be returned to the artists at the conclusion of the show at the artist's expense.
Eligibility: Open to all artists, 17 years of age and older, residing in the United States. Original artworks only. Giclée reproductions of original works will not be accepted. Eligible artwork must have been completed after January 1, 2016.
SALES & LIABILITY INSURANCE
All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission of 50% will be retained on all sales. The gallery reserves the right to negotiate up to 10% discount to secure sale of a piece. Price of work may not be changed after it is submitted. Silvermine Art Center 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 May 24, 2019, is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.
All artwork must be for sale. A standard commission of 50% will be retained on all sales. The gallery reserves the right to negotiate up to 10% discount to secure sale of a piece. Price of work may not be changed after it is submitted. Silvermine Art Center 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 May 24, 2019, is no longer insured and is left at the artist’s own risk.
PACKAGING & DELIVERY/SHIPPING
Ship artwork in time to arrive between
March 21 – March 25
SHIP VIA UPS OR FEDEX ONLY TO:
Silvermine Arts Center/Gallery
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.9700 x3
Ship artwork in time to arrive between
March 21 – March 25
SHIP VIA UPS OR FEDEX ONLY TO:
Silvermine Arts Center/Gallery
1037 Silvermine Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.9700 x3
AWARDS
Best in Show, awards an artist a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses.
The Juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
Best in Show, awards an artist a solo exhibition at Silvermine Arts Center with a $1,000 stipend for show related expenses.
The Juror has additional awards to give at their discretion.
