IMAGE Art Show

Display Your Art at IMAGE '24 

This is an open call to all members of AAPG and SEG, IMAGE volunteers, and participants to submit their visual art — photography, sculpture, textile, film, or ceramics — for consideration into the annual IMAGE Art Show.

This is a curated exhibition featuring geologic/scientifically themed art and art by geologists/geophysicists/engineers. There is no fee to enter the show, and artists are welcome to sell their art with no commission. Artists are required to handle their own sales. Artists will be notified one month in advance of IMAGE if they are accepted.

Submissions are judged by an anonymous panel of artists.

Specifications

The maximum size and weight of pieces is 36 inches wide x 48 inches long and 15 pounds, respectively. The quality of digital images is 72 dpi, 5 MB max. If you are submitting a photographic image, the final material on which it will be printed/mounted must be written into the description.

You may submit up to five pieces for consideration to (florisphaera@gmail.com). Your submission must include the following:

• Photo of the work being submitted
• Statement explaining your work and its relevance to show (150-200 words)
• Brief bio of yourself (150-200 words)

Please do not send multiple emails. All attachments and communications should be in a single email (even if submitting more than one piece for consideration).

Logistics

Art Load In / Install
Artists may personally drop off their work at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Sunday, 25 August 2024 (timing of drop off will be established closer to the date). Specifications for labels will be given in an informational email upon acceptance to art show. 

Shipping artwork
Any artwork shipped by an artist to the show MUST arrive no later than Thursday, 22 August  2024 prior to conference and MUST include a paid return shipping label. If no shipping label is provided, the shipping label will need to be reimbursed to Alicia Kahn prior to shipping; otherwise piece(s) will not be returned. Please contact organizer (Alicia Kahn florisphaera@gmail.com) if you need to ship your piece(s).

All work must be ready for installation/ready to hang

All art MUST be ready to hang/install, no exceptions. Submissions to be hung are restricted to a weight limit of no more than 15 pounds. Works cannot exceed 36 inches horizontally. Any sculpture or assemblage that exceeds 10 inches in any direction must be available for floor display only. All artworks should be installed flat against a wall/ panel (the public should NOT see the back of the pieces). All artworks must be ready to hang with appropriate wire, no saw tooth hangers accepted. If your work requires special installation or instructions, please contact the organizer (Alicia Kahn florisphaera@gmail.com) ASAP so we can make plans to accommodate if possible. NO additional tables, bins, easels, panels, or displays are permitted in the exhibit space. Sculptures will be affixed with putty to pedestals. 

The artist is responsible for the removal of artwork and property at the conclusion of the exhibit
No artwork or property may be stored at the venue after the conclusion of the exhibit on 29 August 2024. AAPG/SEG and art show organizers will not be held responsible for and will not store any artwork or property left at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Any artwork or property left behind will be removed and disposed of in a manner seen fit by Alicia Kahn after 48 hours. For non-local artists shipping work in, your work will be removed by our staff, repackaged in original packaging, and returned to you using your prepaid shipping material.

Neither the George R Brown, IMAGE organizers, nor any of its officers, agents, volunteers, or employees shall be responsible for theft, vandalism, fire, or any other damages or losses to the artwork 

The Artist understands and agrees that AAPG/SEG/IMAGE makes no representations or warranties regarding the level of security in the selected venues facility or premises. The Artist understands and agrees that AAPG/SEG/IMAGE and its officers, agents, and employees will not be responsible for reimbursement or replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged items and that AAPG/SEG/IMAGE does not insure items such as the submitted artwork. The Artist understands and agrees that the gallery encourages the owner of the artwork or the owner’s agent to obtain an insurance policy for the artwork or to obtain a rider on any existing policy for the duration of the exhibit. 

Important Dates

Exhibition:

26–29 August 2024

Submissions opens:
15 May 2024

Submissions close:

15 June 2024

Artist notification of acceptance:
31 July 2024

Art drop off:

25 August 2024

All communications, submissions, queries should be sent to (florisphaera@gmail.com).

If accepted, you will receive a phone number for coordination purposes.