FARMstead Call to Artists

Artists from all mediums are invited to submit their original artwork for the upcoming FARMstead exhibition at Studios on the Park. In San Luis Obispo County, we are fortunate to have many local farms at our disposal. From fresh flowers and produce to livestock, it is truly amazing to have such a variety and abundance. For this exhibition, artists are encouraged to create art that depicts farm and ranch life. Pieces may depict farm animals, equipment, agricultural products, and don’t forget about the people that help in the process of providing those products. Studios’ Art Exhibition is complimenting Open Farm Days put on by FARMstead Ed SLO County Farm Trail.

Studios on the Park is a nonprofit gallery and open studios art center in a prestigious location in downtown Paso Robles, California.  We have featured world-class artists in our exhibitions for over 10 years.  Paso Robles is recognized nation wide as a premier wine and culinary destination and we, through exhibitions like this one, contribute shows of curated, high quality artwork to this exciting cultural scene. We expect over 7,000 visitors to our 2000 sq. ft. atrium gallery space for this exhibition.

Art sales from these exhibitions also serve as fundraisers for our essential arts services to more than 100,000 students, families and visitors each year.

Please email us by May 27, 2022, with images of your work(s) or a description of a work-in-progress. Entry fees will also be due at this time. Final show selections will be based on submissions received and available space.

TIMELINE

• Submission Deadline: May 27
• Notification of Selected Work: May 30
• Delivery of Art: June 27, 12-4pm
• Opening Reception: July 2, 6-9pm
• FARMstead Ed Private Reception: July 15, 6-9pm
• Pickup of Art: August 29, 12-4pm

GUIDELINES

• Entry fee of $15 for the first piece and $10 for any additional pieces entered. No entry limit.
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• Original works in any fine art medium.
• 2D works must be ready-to-hang.
• 2D can be NO LARGER than 6' x 6' due to 8' wall height.
• 3D works must be able to be lifted easily – artists must place works over 30 lb.
• Jewelry must be submitted ready-to-display.
• Installation artists, please contact Jordan Hockett to arrange a site visit.

ENTRY PROCEDURE

• Curators will select submissions via online images only.
• Entries must be submitted digitally to jordan@studiosonthepark.org  (High res jpeg/png please.) Please title each file name with the Artist’s last name, title of work and dimensions (H•W•D), separated by an underscore. Example: Johnson_Glass Glows_16x12x4.jpeg

DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

• Any special arrangements can be made with Jordan Hockett at jordan@studiosonthepark.org.
• Each selected work must have an exhibition form with delivery. This form will be sent with the final selection list.

PROMOTION

• Social Media Policy: Studios on the Park carefully curates every Social Media post for each show. Artists are requested to share any Social Media as posted, not create new marketing.
• Studios will post images with artist/title/size/price of final selections on our website. 

CLASSES, LECTURES OR DEMOS

This exhibition will be enhanced with classes, lectures and demonstrations in all mediums. It would be an added benefit to have some presented by exhibition artists. If you would like to offer a class or demonstration, please contact Michelle Rollins at michelle@studiosonthepark.org to schedule a date.

CURATORS

Jordan Hockett and select jury will be looking for personal vision and creative approach as well as excellence in execution.

SALES

Studios collects a 40% commission on all sales. Proceeds from art sales bolster Studios’ arts services that help to make the Central Coast region a leader in creative culture, education and innovation. Among the many essential program and outreach efforts made possible is Kids Art Smart. We believe all children should have access to creative learning opportunities through the arts. With arts education cut from local schools, Studios on the Park provides free visual arts programming for thousands of K-12 grade students.

LIABILITY

Studios on the Park holds a temporary loans coverage policy on all fine artwork exhibited through Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency, Inc. Studios is not responsible for deductibles or claims exceeding the coverage amount. Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance.

CONTACT

If you have any questions regarding this exhibition, please contact:

• Jordan Hockett at jordan@studiosonthepark.org or 805.296.0871
• Studios on the Park, PO Box 3000, 1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Front Office: 805.238.9800