Twin Pines Art Center, Manor Gallery
10 Twin Pines Ln Belmont, CA 94002
November 1 – 30, 2021
Curator/Conceived by: Rebecca Lambing
The Twin Pines exhibition of COHESION: A Peninsula WCA Exhibit in Perpetuity, also known as “COHESION”, is an opportunity exclusively for 2021 members of the Peninsula chapter of Women’s Caucus for Art. This can eventually be a traveling show that will include an ongoing and evolving collection of the very best work of our organization. The Twin Pines Exhibition will be the long anticipated and exciting first display of our works.
To adhere to the theme/concept and also accommodate the eventual travel of the COHESION exhibition there are many parameters to the creation of your artwork that need to be adhered to. Be sure to read this entire prospectus very carefully and thoroughly.
Cohesion can be defined as a condition in which people or things are closely united. WCA Peninsula’s group of female artists is unified in our passion for creating and growing as artists. Participating artists can express themselves with their own chosen subject matter using their individual style and choice of medium. The goal is to display enough artworks in the collection so that they may be hung close together to create what will appear as a continuous line around the gallery. This will be a stunning effect and is intended to be a representation of the power of the unified whole along with the strength of the individual.
THEME:
Rather than a subject, what will create overall harmony is the uniform size and orientation of the required wood substrate, along with adherence to necessary parameters of cohesiveness. The exhibition will showcase the varied styles and talents of our membership. You get to choose your subject matter.
SCHEDULE:
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, September 15
Artwork Drop-off: Wednesday, September 22 – Rebecca Lambing’s art studio, 1333 Bernal Ave, Burlingame
Exhibition Dates: November 1 – 30, 2021
Where: Manor Gallery at Twin Pines Art Center, 10 Twin Pines Lane, Belmont, CA 94002
Installation: Monday, November 1, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 7; 1:00 – 4:00pm
Artwork Pick-up: Tuesday, November 30
ENTRY FEE:$25 for one to three pieces – Click here for EntryThingy link. If you are entering more than one piece, upload them at the same time to avoid being charged twice. One artwork will be exhibited or possibly two or three if space allows.
ELIGIBILITY:
All 2021 members are eligible to enter up to three pieces. Current membership will be verified. To join or renew please send $70 via PayPal to wcapeninsulachapter@gmail.com and enjoy extended membership through December of next year (2022).
SPECIFICATIONS: (Read very carefully. These rules must be followed or your artwork will be disqualified.)
1) Each artwork to be on the required 24”x30” (HORIZONTAL) cradled wood panel by American Easel, which can be purchased at California Art Supply in San Mateo, FLAX in San Francisco or Oakland, direct from the manufacturer or other suppliers online. Mention your WCA membership for a 10% discount at Cal Art Supply. *The panels carried in the store are unprimed wood. Pre-primed and water media primed surfaces can be special-ordered. No other brand of panels can be substituted.
2) To maintain visual cohesiveness across the gallery:
a) No part of the panel is to be altered in any way that may compromise its integrity.
b) Edges of the panel shall be left as unpainted/unstained wood with no alterations and sealed with a water-based clear satin varnish.
c) Do not attach glass or plexiglass. The front surface needs to be varnished or sprayed for durability if media is not waterproof on its own. Precautions will be taken, although you are ultimately responsible for sealing and protecting your work.
3) Nothing shall protrude from the 24”x30” substrate more than .75”.
4) Nothing shall extend beyond the 24”x30” surface plane (could fit into a 24”x30” frame.)
5) All artwork is to be professionally presented (no loosely attached elements, etc.) All artwork is to be completely dry and cured.
6) DO NOT install hanging hardware. Committee members will install hanging hardware on the back of the panels. All precautions will be taken to avoid any harm to the artwork.
7) A show label will be provided. The top left corner of the back of the artwork must be left blank for application.
8) Art must be suitable for people of many cultures, nationalities and all ages. Work deemed unsuitable will not be exhibited.
9) No giclee prints unless part of mixed media.
10) The minimum price of artwork for sale is $1800. Photographic prints in an edition of 10 or less are to be priced at a minimum of $500. Sales are to be handled directly by the artist with no commission due to Twin Pines. Artist contact information will be provided on wall labels. No artwork to be removed until end of exhibit.
11) Further limitations may be implemented if deemed necessary for uniformity or otherwise.
OTHER: The curator reserves the right to refuse artwork that doesn’t meet the stated criteria. Twin Pines does not carry insurance for your artwork; that is the responsibility of the artist.
JOIN: To enjoy extended membership through the end of 2022 and also be able to participate in this exhibition, send $70 via PayPal to wcapeninsulachapter@gmail.com to join our chapter. We currently meet virtually due to COVID-19 and are always welcoming new members and visitors. Membership inquiries can be sent to peninsulawca@gmail.com.
Visit our website at wcapeninsula.org.
Prospectus created 07/01/21 • COHESION: A Peninsula WCA Exhibit in Perpetuity
