Exhibition Program Call for Exhibits 2016 /17 2016 /17 Bringing the world of art & music to the UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HEALTH SYSTEM
About Gifts of Art As one of the first and most comprehensive arts-in-healthcare programs nationwide, Gifts of Art brings the world of art & music to the University of Michigan Health System. Our exhibit program is designed to enhance the health system s environment of care and help calm, comfort and engage our patients, visitors and staff. All Gifts of Art programs are intended to support the healing process and reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with a healthcare setting. Gifts of Art s nine galleries are viewed by approximately 10,000 people a day. They are some of the most widely visited indoor, non-museum exhibit spaces in the state. Eligibility Gifts of Art is currently accepting proposals for the August 2016 - August 2017 exhibit year. We seek both solo exhibits by individual artists and group exhibits by arts organizations. Group shows must have a single contact person. Our galleries display both 2-D wall mounted art and 3-D works in display cases. Gifts of Art exhibits only original art. Entry Requirements Submissions may be made online or by mail. For the jury process, individual artists must provide a minimum of 15 high quality digital images. Group shows must provide a minimum of 24 images. Only submit images that are representative of the proposed exhibit. Exhibits should have a cohesive focus, theme or feel. If selected, exhibiting artists will need to provide enough work to fill an entire gallery. Online Submissions Upload by May 1, 2016 The Exhibit Proposal Form found online at www.med.umich.edu/goa has detailed instructions for uploading the required files. Submissions by Mail Due by May 1, 2016 Send the following: Completed Exhibit Proposal Form CD-R with JPGs that are approximately 3 x 5 inches at 300 dpi. Name each JPG with a number, the artist s last name, and an abbreviated title of the piece (ex: 04_Smith_Umbrella.jpg). Label the CD-R with your name. Submissions must also include a printed reference sheet with your name or group name, and then list the image number, artist s name, full title, medium and dimensions for each piece. For 2-D work, also include the frame type and both the framed and unframed dimensions. Printed resume or CV. A biography is optional. Please note: Submission materials will NOT be returned. Hard copy images, PowerPoints, TIF files and compressed files (ZIP or SIT) will NOT be accepted. Emailed or in-person submissions will NOT be accepted. Selection Criteria In selecting artwork, Gifts of Art s primary mission is to create a more comfortable and calming atmosphere within the often stressful environment of a hospital and to provide a positive distraction for our patients, visitors and staff. We take into consideration the medical and emotional sensitivities of our viewers. Overt sexual content, violence and nudity will not be considered. We will also avoid pieces that are confrontational, chaotic, obviously depressing or contain negative medical connotations.
Exhibit Details Gifts of Art will coordinate and install all exhibits. Exhibits are on display for approximately 90 days. Gifts of Art determines gallery placement for artists. Gifts of Art insures artwork while on hospital premises. Gifts of Art uses a museum quality security system. All artwork must be framed and/or ready to install. Nielsen type metal frames with 3/8 back channels or wood frames at least 3/4 wide are acceptable. 2-D works must be framed in a consistent and professional manner. Clip-on frames are not acceptable. Unframed, stretched canvases are acceptable with a painted or finished edge. Either glass or plexiglass is acceptable. Gallery Information Our nine galleries vary in size. If selected, exhibiting artists will need to provide enough work to fill an entire gallery. Our five 2-D exhibit galleries range from 37-100 lineal feet, and most can accomodate work up to 42 in height. The largest 2-D gallery can hold up to 50 pieces. The Main Lobby 2-D gallery at 37 lineal feet is the smallest, but can accommodate larger works up to 7 feet in height. Our four 3-D galleries also vary in size, containing both large and small display cases. Large cases measure 46 wide x 23 deep x 23-30 high, and small cases measure 17 wide x 17 deep x 17 high. See Gallery Diagrams: www.med.umich.edu/goa/galleries.htm Delivery Artists are responsible for the delivery of their artwork to, and pick-up from, the U-M Health System. Gifts of Art will not be responsible for shipping costs. Directions and maps will be sent to invited artists. Group shows must make a single delivery. Sales Artwork sold during or within 30 days after the close of the exhibit will be assessed a 35% commission, which helps support Gifts of Art s hospital-based arts & music programs. Artwork need not be for sale to be eligible for exhibit. Exhibit Agreement Accepted works will remain on exhibit as placed by Gifts of Art staff and cannot be removed from the show until the close of the exhibit. Gifts of Art reserves the right to alter an exhibit at any time. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR UPLOADED BY MAY 1, 2016. FINAL NOTIFICATIONS WILL BE SENT BY JULY 15, 2016. Questions? Call Gifts of Art at 734.936.ARTS (2787) or email GiftsofArt@med.umich.edu. To download additional copies of this brochure or to submit online, please visit our website at www.med.umich.edu/goa.
Exhibit Proposal Form Artist/Arts Organization Address Zip Contact Person Phone 1 Phone 2 Email Website If selected, how many pieces could you exhibit? Price Range Artwork Size Range Framed Size Range Medium Where did you hear about our Call for Exhibits? q I would like to receive future Call for Exhibits by EMAIL ONLY. Did you remember to include? q Exhibit Proposal Form q CD-R with JPG images that represent your proposed exhibit. Individuals 15 minimum, Groups 24 minimum. q Your name on the CD-R & in a protective case or sleeve q Reference sheet q Resume or CV (biography optional) SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED OR UPLOADED BY MAY 1, 2016. Call for Exhibits NI-5E06, NIB 300 North Ingalls Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5470 For additional information about Gifts of Art programs or to submit online, please visit www.med.umich.edu/goa.
Due May 1, 2016 WATCH A SHORT VIDEO ABOUT US: http://umhealth.me/pbs-goa-exhibits WHY HAVE ART IN HOSPITALS? I am here today because your artwork helped me get through my diagnosis. My husband was very sick. I was feeling pretty depressed and overwhelmed. I saw your artwork, and it gave me hope... Call for Exhibits Others may never understand what it means to those of us who wait for word of our loved ones. Your art gives us something to focus on.