call for art
submit your work for our next exhibition in the Helme house gallery.
All Media Open Juried II
Life in Monochrome - It’s Not Always Black & White
July 16 – August 8
Juror Susie Matthews
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 16, from 6-8pm
Submission: 3 original works in any media. Open to all artists, original works in any media. See submission guidelines below for more details.
Accepting Artwork: July 8-12, 1-5pm
Juror Susie Matthews
View Susie’s work susanmmatthews.com
Instagram: @smmartmaker
Susie Matthews has been making and showing her artwork in Rhode Island for over 25 years. As a ceramist, Susie navigates the gray areas and intersections between art and design, sculpture, and functional objects. She believes all types of art should be valued, creativity should be encouraged, and that art should be incorporated into our lives as much as possible.
Susie Matthews is the founder and director of Overlap Gallery in Newport, RI.
2004 MFA, Ceramics, Rhode Island School of Design
2000 non-matriculated student, UMASS Dartmouth
1998 Master’s degree in the Art of Teaching, RISD
1995 BA, Visual Art, Brown University
exhibit submission guidelines
submission eligibility
Open to all current SCAA member artists.
Submit Three original work any media 2D or 3D.
see also SCAA submission procedure and artwork requirements below for additional guidance.
important dates
Delivery Dates
Hand-deliver artwork to SCAA
July 8-12 | 1–5 pm daily
Pick-Up Dates
Unaccepted works Wed–Sun, 1–5 pm starting July 15.
Accepted works Sunday August 9, 1-5pm
If you want to donate to our Art Heist, bring along a donated artwork when you come pick up your piece.
opening & awards
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 16, from 6-8pm.
Awards: 1st ($200) 2nd ($125) 3rd ($75) and 3 Honorable Mentions.
Juror
Awards will be selected by Juror: Susie Matthews.
exhibit general policy & procedure
SCAA artwork requirements
Work must be completed within the last 2 years and not previously shown in an SCAA juried exhibition.
Framing & Presentation
All work must be wired and ready for hanging. Vertical measurement is not to exceed 36” Horizontal measurement is not to exceed 30”. Sculptural work must be easily transportable.
Only original works in conception and execution. AI-generated or AI-assisted works are not eligible.
Artwork must not violate copyright laws.
SCAA submission policy & procedure
Open Exhibit
Open to all current SCAA members.
Juried Exhibits
Indicates that the work for the show will be selected by a juror. Awards are also made by the juror.
Entry Fees(Non-refundable)
Members: $20, 1 entry, ($15 each for multiple entries up to 3)
Non-Members: $25, 1 entry, ($20 each for multiple entries up to 3)
Students / Military Veterans: $12 per entry (with valid ID)
In-person submission only on designated drop-off dates.
Entry form for artwork should be filled out in person at drop off. Include title/untitled, medium, price or NFS along with your contact information.
Sales Commission
SCAA retains 30% on member sales | 35% on non-member sales.
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