Just Jazz

Calling for Artists to Enter Artwork for the Exhibit "Just Jazz"
Your artwork should reflect the music genre – Jazz. We will be looking for a variety of artwork that will make one feel, hear the music in one’s mind and learn the story of Jazz.
Opening:	The Detroit Jazz Festival Gallery Tent, Downtown Detroit Labor Day weekend – August 29-September 1, 2008 (Date and time to be announced)
Other Locations:	Ford Motor Company Diversity Celebration September 23 – October 7, 2008 Max M. Fisher (DSO) in 2009
2008 Timeline • By July 22 - Deadline for delivery of original artworks (will accept works before deadline) • July 25-28 - Art Juried by Reid Kroloff, Director, Cranbrook Academy • July 29 – Artists notified • July 30-31 – Artists pick up unselected works Eligibility • Opened to professional artists, 18 years and older and Arts League of Michigan’s Young Artists Training Program graduates. • Entries must be original works of the above-mentioned subject excluding nudes. • Works submitted must not have been previously exhibited by The Arts League of Michigan. • Original artworks and photography works must be exhibit ready - professionally framed and wired for hanging. The attached Art Description and Agreement Form must be filled out, and Art Description Labels affixed to the back of your artwork. Deliver your works • to The Arts league of Michigan’s office, 7700 Second Avenue, 6th Floor, Detroit, MI 48202. • A maximum of three works may be entered. • Provide an updated bio (if we don’t already have one). • Provide a brief artist statement of work(s) Interest in participation notification • Artists should notify The Arts League of Michigan of their intent to participate in the exhibit by contacting Faye Carrothers or Anna McPhee, (313) 870-1680, e-mail faye@artsleague.com or anna@artsleague.com. Awards • 1st, 2nd and 3rd cash prizes will be awarded. Sales • All work must be for sale. No changes in price after entry. • Artists will receive 60% of the sale price and The Arts League 40% of purchased works. Entry Fee • $25.00 non-refundable fee for non-Arts League members (make check payable to The Arts League of Michigan). • Entry fee is waived for Arts League members. Liability • The Arts League of Michigan insures artists’ work against loss or damage, in transit by The Arts League, to and from exhibition sites and when stored at The Arts League office; however, artists are encouraged to insure their works should there be any lapse of coverage.