CALL FOR ARTWORK FOR THE GOVERNMENT CENTER ROTUNDA GALLERY
Call Post Rules for submitting Artwork for Mosaics Juried Exhibition

As an ancient form of art, Mosaics have long been assembled from tiny stones, shells, or glass into spectacular artworks covering floors and walls.  Subject matter ranged across geometric patterns, narrative scenes, displays of plants and nature, and decorative motifs.  Artists making mosaics today might be inspired by classical subject matter or create something entirely new in the ultra-contemporary art setting of present day.  Consider this open invitation to express your creative ideas through mosaic type assemblages in the media of your choice, in either 2D or 3D artwork.  A variety of media examples to consider may be pebbles, stone, glass, paper, found objects, natural materials, fabric, or any other small, shaped objects. 

How to Enter: Email the PDF application and 1-3 clear images of your artwork in an attachment file to CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.gov. Subject Line: “Mosaics”

Please Note: applications must be filled out completely, with images (jpeg files) attached in a single email. Applications with incomplete forms or embedded images will be disqualified.

Important dates if invited to exhibit:

• Entry Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2023, 11:59 P.M.
• Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, March 3, 2023 from 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M.
• Artwork Pick-up: Friday, April 28, 2023 from 10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
• Exhibit: Monday, March 6 – Thursday, April 27, 2023.
• Reception Event:TBD

What you need to know:

• The artist agrees to leave their work up through the end of the exhibit date. No artist may drop off or remove their artwork without consent of the Clark County Public Arts.
• Artist MUST be available for pick-up and drop off date to sign in and sign out their work. Artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the address on this form. All costs of round-trip shipping are at the artist’s expense; must arrive on time with pre-paid return label included.
• Drop Off and Pick Up Art Work only at the designated time and place (other arrangements may be made by communicating with the curator in exceptional circumstances.)
• Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images.
• Open to any artist age 14 and older; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of parent or guardian.
• No entry fee;
• Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted.
• Up to three pieces of art may be submitted. For sculpture, include images of multiple views.
• Please note: Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. Artist will exhibit at their own risk. Artists are encouraged to purchase their own insurance to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork that may occur during the exhibition.

Awards will be presented in the form of gift certificates to Desert Art Supply; must be present to receive awards.

Requirements:

• Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content or imagery, including nudity, shall not be considered;
• All 2D flat work (on paper or similar) must be framed with a hanging point on the back. Canvas and larger 2D work must have D-rings, a wire, or existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang;
• See our Government Center Rotunda Gallery Artwork Preparation Guide for more details;
• 2D work may not exceed 48” wide or 48” high, and cannot exceed 40lbs;
• No perishable sculptures will be considered;
• All parts of the artwork must be secured to adjacent parts. For example, sculptures must be securely glued or welded together;
• 3D work will have a pedestal provided, and may not exceed 28” L x 22” W x 28” H and cannot exceed 80lbs;
• A pedestal and vitrine will be provided for three-dimensional work selected for the exhibition;
• Clark County Public Art reserves the right to disqualify and remove any artwork that poses a threat to fall, break, or cause harm to the public, the facility, or the artwork itself.

Entry Application (PDF)
Call Post and Rules (PDF)

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