ARTIST INFORMATION AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE SHOW
Emerge at GalleryW
Curated by GalleryW co-founder and artist Don Wesley, Emerge is an invitational art exhibit that examines the deeper workings of why and how artists push themselves into new territory and new understandings for their respected practices.
- Artists will offer the public and each other insights into their practices by sharing challenges they face in their work.
- Artists will connect with each other and form bonds and alliances to help them grow their practices.
- The public will get a behind-the-scenes peak into the minds and workings of emerging artists.
This exhibit is an extension of GalleryW's ongoing mission to connect people through art.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS
Participating artists and their Instagram handles (please follow and support each other)...
Pouya Ahmari @pouya_ahmarii
Paul Blum @zakblum
Jay Bowen @jay.bowen.art
Susan Cohen Thompson @susancohenthompson
Kathleen Faulkner @kathleen_faulkner
Todd Horton @toddjhorton
Mandy Jene Turner @mandyjeneturner
Vincent Keele @vincentkeele
Frankie Krupa-Vahdani @frankieweirdlastname
Margy Lavelle @lavellemargy
James M. Lilly @james_lilly_art
Heather Martin @heatheramartin33
Christen Mattix @christenmattix
Eve McCauley @evemccauleyart
Kevin Paul website
Bethann Shannon @babooks1111
Pete Silzer @petersilzer
Neda Tavallaee @nedatavallaee
Corey Urlacher @goatus36
Lucy Mae Van Zanden @lucymaestonecarver1
Pieter Van Zanden @pieterjosevanzanden
Don Wesley @donwesleyart
EXHIBITION DATES
March 1 - April 30, 2023
Wednesday - Sundays 11am - 6pm
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday March 4, 2023
3pm - 8pm
LOCATION
CURATOR'S PROMPT (A POEM)
Emergence by Don Wesley
"Soul sown, dark, chthonic storage;
surface warmed.
Sol shown, hark, sonic courage;
her face swarmed."
ARTIST INSTRUCTIONS
Artist-specific dates in bold below...
TUE JAN 10 - Invites sent to artists, and first marketing of the show begins.
THU JAN 12 - Follow up email regarding the deeper purpose and value of the show.
MON JAN 16 - Confirmation of artist interest by email to connect@galleryw.art
We only ask for a verbal confirmation by Monday the 16th.
MON JAN 30 - Early-bird submissions
For artists who already have their work ready, you can submit early which will enable us to begin marketing the show with your selected artwork. Submission materials requested...
- Attach 3 pieces of art (Format: jpegs under 3 MB in size for each image).
- For each work provide: Title, Medium, Size, Year, and Price.
- For each work provide: how each work addresses emergence (<100 words per work).
- Artist biography (<150 words in length).
- Artist statement (<150 words in length).
- Attach a photo of yourself working in your studio (Format: jpeg under 3 MB in size).
- Email materials in one email to connect@galleryw.art subject: "Emerge Submission"
- Don will be follow up over the next two days with each artist to aid his curatorial decisions.
THU FEB 2 - Don will finalize his curatorial decisions for all early-bird submissions.
MON FEB 13 - Final submissions
Same instructions apply as the early submissions. This extra time is there for anyone who might be actively finishing a piece for the show.
THU FEB 16 - Don will finalize his curatorial decisions for all final submissions.
MON FEB 27 - Art drop-off Day 1 from noon-6pm.
TUE FEB 28 - Art drop-off Day 2 from noon-6pm.
WED MAR 1 - Show opens to public.
SAT MAR 4 - Opening Reception 3-8pm.
We will have a brief roll call and introductions of present artists at 4pm and 6pm to aid in connecting artists with guests.
(More dates and activities will be planned throughout March and April. This show is up for two months, which provides us ample opportunity to conduct more detailed workshops and discussions around our work and our practices.)
SUN APR 30 - Final day of exhibition (work can be picked up in afternoon if desired).
MON MAY 1 - Art pickup Day 1 from noon-6pm.
TUE MAY 2 - Art pickup Day 2 from noon-6pm.
FAQs
How big of a piece can we submit?
We had 20 artists accept and have 100 linear feet of wall space, with some artists exhibiting freestanding work. Don will work with each artist to ensure we have a tastefully displayed show where each artist's work has appropriate space.
How will our content be presented?
We will have printed placards for each artist's bio (with artist photo), their brief statement, and the challenge and emergence for the exhibited piece. We will look to present these in 8x10 snap frames or similar.
Will our work be on the GalleryW.art website?
Your written content will also accompany the online listing for your art. Once the show concludes, we'll keep up the record of the participating artists, but remove all pricing and availability information, so we have a restful reference for the future. Artists will also have the option to have their work taken off the site after the show completely if they desire.
What is happening during the opening reception?
The opening reception will have people coming and going throughout the day and evening. We'll pause the action to acknowledge who is present at both 4pm and 6pm. Light snacks and beverages will be provided by GalleryW throughout the day.
How will we share our challenges and emergence?
In addition to your write up and presence to discuss with other artists during the opening reception, we will also be facilitating meet-and-greet discussions for artists and guests throughout the two months that the show is up. We'll be asking sub-groups based on personal schedules to come back and have specific days with outside participants (I am actively recruiting writers, critics, and curators right now).
Note: Please feel free to ask any further questions. If it is a question that would benefit others, I'll add it to this running list of FAQs.