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SPECIAL NOTICE - The entire main floor of the library lobby will be open to us for this show! This means that extra large mosaics can now be accommodated. Click here to see the lobby wall dimensions. This space is in addition to those in the images below.
Submission Guidelines
- Mosaics can be of any style, technique, or materials (clay tile, tapestry, glass, broken ceramics, Talavera, smalti, etc.).
- 2D hanging mosaics must have appropriate wire for hanging on hooks (no cleats, sawtooths, etc.) and weigh < 15 lbs.
- 3D art must fit in designated spaces (see sizes below) and comply with the library's safety guidelines.
- Artists can sell their works but the transaction is completely between the artist and customer (no commissions).
- Artists can enter up to 3 pieces by completing the online entry form. We are using EntryThingy and PayPal.
- You will submit ONE image of each entry - jpg, gif, png, or pdf, <50mb file size. IMPORTANT: Please name your file with LAST NAME-FIRST Name-Name of Piece (like Edmundson-Andrea-Desert Sunset).
- We also need the dimensions of your entries and an brief statement (less than 130 characters) about each piece entered.
- All submissions and payments are electronic - no snail mail entries or checks.
- The administration fee is $20 for one piece, $25 for two, and $30 for three (fees are non-refundable).
- NOTE: If exhibit is permanently cancelled (versus postponed), refunds minus an administration fee will be issued.
Important Dates - Updated Nov. 17, 2020
Nov 18: Call to artists opens - submit entry form and administration fee below (via EntryThingy)
Dec 2: Call to artists ends - no submissions accepted after this date
Dec 2-6: Artists notified of which pieces are accepted or not (no refunds of administration fee)
Dec 16: Deadline to submit required forms, "Consent to Use" and "Exhibitor Waiver," via email or in person on delivery day; otherwise, artist will not be allowed to participate
Dec 16: Artists deliver accepted pieces to Joel D Valdez Main Library (details for time and place will be emailed or posted here)
Jan 8, 2021: TENTATIVE Artists reception, TBA, in main lobby 4:00-5:00 (library closes at 5 pm sharp)
Jan 31: Artists pickup their pieces (details later)
Dec 2: Call to artists ends - no submissions accepted after this date
Dec 2-6: Artists notified of which pieces are accepted or not (no refunds of administration fee)
Dec 16: Deadline to submit required forms, "Consent to Use" and "Exhibitor Waiver," via email or in person on delivery day; otherwise, artist will not be allowed to participate
Dec 16: Artists deliver accepted pieces to Joel D Valdez Main Library (details for time and place will be emailed or posted here)
Jan 8, 2021: TENTATIVE Artists reception, TBA, in main lobby 4:00-5:00 (library closes at 5 pm sharp)
Jan 31: Artists pickup their pieces (details later)
The Spaces
3 Wooden Towers for hanging (2D) mosaics.
There are three, four-sided wooden towers, each about 96 inches high. Each side is approximately 36 inches wide. The wooden towers have continuous horizontal slot spaces about 5 inches apart from floor to ceiling.
These slots accommodate flush mount hooks that the library provides for your pieces wired for hanging. The portion of the hook that sticks out is about ½ inch wide and ½ inch deep. 
These are the hooks from which your 2D art work will hang.
We can fit a minimum of twelve large 2D pieces here, but there's room for a lot more, depending on size and placement. Mosaics must have adequate hardware and not weigh more than 15 pounds.
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3 Glass Cases for small 3D mosaics.
Each of the three glass cases have three adjustable/removable glass shelves. Each shelf space is approximately 24 x 24 x 24 inches.
However, the back of the case is a sliding glass door, which only opens half-way, so one surface of the 3D piece must be 12 inches or less in order to slide in! We can fit a minimum of 12 pieces here (one per shelf) or double-up for more. If needed, the artist must supply appropriate stands or tripods. |
1 Window Room for taller 3D works.
The window room is self-explanatory. It's about 12 feet long but you can see it has an angled bend. The glass is about 3 ft. high but there is no ceiling so if 3D mosaics are slightly taller, they will fit.
We can arrange between 6 and 8 sculptures or other 3D pieces in this space, maybe more, depending on size and arrangement. There is also electricity here if your piece needs it. |
How to Submit
We are using EntryThingy software to manage this show. You will be asked to create an account with EntryThingy (or login to an existing account) in order to register. Before you start, you will need:
- One image for each entry - jpg, gif, png, or pdf, each smaller than 50mb file size.
- NAME your image file with LAST NAME, FIRST Name, Name of Piece. Example: Edmundson-Andrea-The Wildflower
- Actual dimensions of your entries (inches). Example 18Hx16Wx2D.
- A statement (less than 130 characters) about each piece submitted. This is for labels if piece is accepted.
