Monday, December 22, 2014

Call for Artists to Support Alzheimer's Association

Call for Submissions!
Alzheimer’s Association
and the
Stamford Art Association
present the 1st annual
Art for Alzheimer’s
“Hope” Exhibition and Sale Fundraiser
March 27 – April 26, 2015
We are inviting artists to an inaugural exhibition at the Stamford Art Association at 39 Franklin Street Stamford, CT. This show is open to all SAA members and non-members and is a juried show. The exhibit is designed to raise funds for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
The theme of the show is “Hope.” Artists who have been affected by or know someone who has been affected by the disease are encouraged to share their stories along with submitting artwork. All artists who are selected to exhibit will be required to donate a portion of their sales to the Alzheimer’s Association. 50% is recommended but more is welcomed. No entry fee will be charged.
The opening reception will be Friday, March 27th, 2015 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Stamford Art Association. There may also be a closing reception.
If you are interested in being considered for the show, please submit up to three digital images to: Entries@ArtForAlz.org no later than Monday, February 23rd, 2015. JPG images can be up to 8 inches, 300 dpi or 4.7 MB.
Images should be identified by title, artist, medium.
Please include in your email: title, size, medium, price and contact information: name, email, phone, address.
Entries not properly labeled with all information will not be considered.
Accepted artists will be notified by email by March 6th, 2015.
If you have an Alzheimer’s related story to tell please submit it as a word document attached to the email.
Work must be framed, wired for hanging, and be not larger than 48” x 60” framed.
Further information on exhibit requirements or changes to dates, etc. will be posted on the Stamford Art Association’s website: www.StamfordArtAssociation.org or supplied with acceptance notification.
The receiving dates for the show are Thursday, March 19th and Saturday, March 21st from 12 noon to 3 pm.
Receiving is at the Stamford Art Association, 39 Franklin Street, Stamford, CT (just north of Broad Street near UCONN).
Pick up for work not sold is Thursday April 24 and Friday, April 25, 2015 at 12 noon – 3 pm at the SAA.

Stamford Art Association  -  39 Franklin Street Stamford, CT 06901  -  203-325-1139

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