NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 1 of 6 GUIDE FOR ARTISTS 2018 Applications Open: 1 ST November 2017 Applications Close: Single Artist Wall 30 March 2018* Solo Panel Exhibition 1 May 2018* *Will close earlier if spaces run out HOW TO GET INTO THE NZ ART SHOW 2018 All artists need to fill the application form here - http://www.artshow.co.nz/artists-application-formpayment/ and pay the non-refundable application fee All applications are put before a selection panel Applicants will be notified via email within 10 working days of submitting their application Selected artists will receive further instructions The number of panel spaces are strictly limited so its best to apply early so you don t risk missing out TWO CATEGORIES TO APPLY FOR Please note: Panels measure 1.2m (w) by 2.3m(h) Plinths measure 1.2m (h) x 60cm x 60cm (top) Single Artist Wall - SAW Specific space dedicated to your art: choose from 3 or 4 panels Ability to present a significant body of art: no real limit on the number of artworks, as long as it all fits in your storage space at the show which measures approx. 1 x 1.7 m Great on-site presence: you are required on site for the duration of the show You re in control: you hang, manage and restock art Great way to promote your art: you are able to meet with the public, tell them all about your art and increase your own database Exhibition fee: o 3 panels (min)- $850 o 4 panels (max) $1,100 o If you require plinths to exhibit your art, please contact artists@artshow.co.nz for discussion One assistant, provided by artist, is permitted to help for the duration of the show. Fee: $100 which includes access to the Gala Evening and show days (No charge for helpers at set-up and pack down) For the purpose of displaying promotional material, plinths can be hired from NZ Art Show ($60). Or you may supply your own plinth as long as it is not larger than 600 x 600 mm (top) and 1200mm tall. You must supply images for our approval. You deliver artwork directly to the venue in the week of the show: see NZ Art Show Artist Timeline 2018 at the end of this document for delivery dates You get access to the Gala Evening and every show day Access to the show days half an hour before opening and half an hour after closing to refine your space
NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 2 of 6 You receive your own ID for easy recognition NZ Art Show retains 25% commission from sales Solo Panel Exhibition - SOLO Specific space dedicated to your work so you are always guaranteed to have art work on display at all times unless sold out o Large free-standing pieces will be distributed throughout the venue. Exhibit up to six of your best artworks: you must carefully calculate how many panels you require based on the size of your artworks NZ Art Show manages the hanging and layout of your art; you are not involved with the management of art and you are not required to attend the show If all artworks do not fit in your allocated space in the initial hang or placement, the remaining pieces will be placed in your storage area and displayed as your artwork sells Exhibition fee 2D works: o 1 panel $150 (minimum) o 2 Panels $300 (maximum) Exhibition fee 3D works: o Plinths Plinths = $60 each Minimum number of plinths: 2 = $120 Maximum number of plinths: 4 = $240 o Large free-standing works: $50 per piece. If you are selected, we will request the number of artworks you intend to submit and you will be invoiced accordingly o If you are in doubt as to what your requirements are, please contact us. The NZ Art Show is open to discussing 3D artists collections on a case by case basis Size limit: 2D on 1 x panel: no more than 80cm x 80cm per piece 2D on 2 panels: no more than 150cm x 150cm 3D on plinths: no more than 40 x 40 x 40 cm per item Large free-standing: no real size limit but each item must be able to fit inside the venue without the aid of heavy machinery, must be stable and must adhere to all health and safety standards so as not to cause damage or injuries to any persons or property on the premises If in doubt, or if your artworks are larger than specifications above, please discuss your needs with the Artist Liaison. You deliver artwork directly to the show venue: see NZ Art Show Artist Timeline 2018 for delivery date You get one free entry to any ONE of the show days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday You get a name sign above your work NZ Art Show retains 25% commission from sales COSTS Application fee: all applicants pay $30 Exhibition fees: all selected artists pay an exhibition fee depending on what category they are exhibiting in. Artists will be invoiced when they get selected Variable costs: selected artists will have other costs to consider, like freight, wrapping materials, transport and accommodation Fees are non-refundable
FOUR STEPS TO COMPLETING AN APPLICATION NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 3 of 6 Follow the steps carefully. If you do not complete all steps, your application will not make its way to us. Step 1 Checklist: have the following four elements ready before you start the application process. They are required as part of your online application and you will be prompted for each during the application process. If you do not have everything ready in advance, the application process may time out while you try and sort things out and you will need to start again: 1. Digital Images. a. Provide jpegs only, not pdf or in a word document. And our selectors do not look at websites. b. Please provide 6 images: make sure that they are saved on the device that you will be emailing them from c. Preferably supply images of the works you intend to exhibit, however, if your art is not yet complete we will accept examples of previous work as long as they represent what you intend to exhibit in the show in terms of style and price range d. These images will be used for selection purposes and they may also be used for promotional purposes, so they need to be in a decent size range at least 600KB-1MB e. You will email images separately once you have filled online application form 2. Descriptions for each image - Name of artwork, medium, dimensions (mm) and price ($NZ) 3. Artist profile tell us something interesting about you and your art; a couple of paragraphs will be fine 4. Payment for application fee: $30 a. This needs to be done when you place your application and can be done via credit card or direct credit b. Application fee is not refundable, even if you are not selected for the show Step 2 Select your Exhibition category Step 3 Decide which category you would like to apply for: Single Artist Wall (SAW or the Solo Panel Exhibition) and the number of panels or plinths you would like to purchase If you are applying for a SAW you can also choose whether you would like a plinth for promotional material and/or provide an assistant for the duration of the show Complete the online application form Step 4 Found on the NZ Art Show website here - http://www.artshow.co.nz/artists-application-form-payment/ Note for artists who last exhibited with the NZ Art Show prior to 2015: you no longer log in with a username and password You will be prompted to pay the application fee before proceeding with your application If you find that you've made a mistake after you've submitted your application, don t try and start another application - let us know and we ll sort it out at our end - artists@artshow.co.nz Wait for email notification of selection results. You may be asked to submit more information - but if you have completed all the steps correctly then this won t be necessary If you haven t received notification within 10 working days of submitting your application then please contact the NZ Art Show at artists@artshow.co.nz
NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 4 of 6 SELECTION If you are selected for the show you will be notified by email. The email will include your exhibition fee invoice and the date by which the invoice is due Following selection you will need to complete a submission form we ll provide you with further instructions at the relevant time It is possible that you may not necessarily be accepted right away, and that you may be placed on a waiting list. If you are not selected, the selectors are unable to give specific reasons for their decision. There are several hundred applicants and time restrictions prevent the selectors from issuing feedback to everyone The final decisions are at the discretion of the selection panel and no negotiations will be entered into. WHAT THE SELECTORS ARE LOOKING FOR The show s attendees want original and good quality artworks, therefore the selectors will be seeking exceptional artworks that will appeal to the public. For the best chance to get accepted, all applicants should consider the following carefully. Originality - Is this art original? Does it have a rare quality? To make for a dynamic and progressive show selectors must ensure the NZ Art Show delivers a wide cross-section of styles and subject matter Technique - Is the technique refined? Is there evidence of sophisticated art practices? Development - Is there evidence of development of style and technique? Consistency Is the artist s style consistent? Professionalism - Is it well presented? Has the artist gone to great lengths to ensure a professional and polished finish? Affordability - Taking into consideration the artist's history, is the price within a reasonable range? Or is it overpriced? Please put your best foot forward impress us: the selectors are looking for quality art at affordable rates Prepare well before you make your application Take great photos of your art Select your images very carefully send us your very best examples of your art Price your artworks to sell affordability is one of the main draw cards of the NZ Art Show. Ensure that you have read and understood our Terms and Conditions before submitting an application: all selected artists will be subject to our Terms. HOW THE SHOW WORKS All Art Is For Sale As an artwork sells, it is taken to the sales area and taken away by its new owner. Large sculptures which cannot be moved easily and award finalists work must remain until the end of the show The sold piece is replaced by another artwork, by the same artist, held in a storage area All sales are made through NZ Art Show, who pays artists after the show NZ Art Show retains commission from the amount paid to artists Unsold artworks are returned to artist. The artist is responsible for costs transporting art to and from show Sold large sculptures that cannot be moved easily: the artist is responsible for transporting to the purchaser
NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 5 of 6 AWARDS - $13,000 IN TOTAL The NZ Art Show seeks to: Recognise artistic excellence Acknowledge promise, talent and commitment Open avenues for artists to move forward and accumulate experience Encourage emerging talent As such, there are two awards available. 1. Brendan Foot Supersite Signature Piece Art Award A $3,000 cash prize for the best artwork as voted by the public All selected artists for the NZ Art Show 2018 are eligible for this prize Prior to the show opening, judges select ten artworks from the show they consider these to be best in show These artworks will be exhibited in a designated gallery at the show and will remain there for the duration of the show. All artworks will be for sale. Voting is conducted by public during the show. The winner will be notified after the show is over and votes are counted 2. RT Nelson Emerging Artist Award Four awards of $2,500 each Open to all students studying for a degree or diploma at a New Zealand Art School Applicants may be nominated by anyone: artists may even nominate themselves NZ Art Show selects four recipients from all the nominees; they are exhibited in a designated gallery at the show If you are an art student and you are interested in applying for this award, please email your expression of interest to artists@artshow.co.nz. We look forward to receiving your application!
NZ ART SHOW 2018 - Guide For Artists Page 6 of 6 NZ ART SHOW ARTIST TIMELINE 2018 MONTH DATE DAY ACTION Nov 2017 1 Wednesday Artist applications open and early-bird fee starts - $30 application fee Feb 1 Thursday Submission process for selected artists open March 30 Friday Single Artist Wall (SAW) applications close earlier if all spots are filled May 1 Tuesday Solo Panel (SOLO) applications close earlier if all spots are filled May 14 Monday Submissions close May 14 Monday May 25 Friday Artists who do not wish to be considered for Brendan Foot Supersite Signature Piece Art Award must notify NZ Art Show Return courier tickets for unsold SOLO artworks due. Send to NZ Art Show, PO Box 14817, Wellington 6241. Full details will be given to selected artists only. May 28 Monday Courier delivery of art to TSB Arena 10am 4pm Hand delivery of SOLO art to TSB Arena Foyer 10am 4pm May 29 Tuesday Heavy SOLO sculpture artists pack in and set up 11am 1pm. Artists must book time with NZ Art Show management. May 29 & 3o Tues & Wed Hand delivery of SAW artwork and SAW pack in and set up 7pm. Out by10pm May 31 Thursday May 31 Thursday June 1-4 Fri Mon Signature Award finalists announced NZ Art Show 2018 - Gala Evening 6.30pm SAW artists and their paid assistant gain entry with their official passes Other artists who wish to attend must purchase Gala tickets NZ Art Show 2018 - Show days from 10am daily Fri 10 7 Sat 10 6 Sun 10 6 Mon 10 4 June 4 Monday SAW and Heavy Sculpture pack down 4pm 7pm SOLO artists may collect unsold artwork from venue at 6pm 8pm June 7-30 Thur - Fri Courier return of unsold SOLO artworks. June 18-24 Mon Sun Hand collection of unsold SOLO artworks from #105 Lyall Parade, Lyall Bay, Wellington 10am 4pm August 20 Monday Payments to Artists for sold artworks