Call to Artists GR8 Works Fundraising Art Show

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Call to Artists for our 2025 GR8 Works Fundraising Art Show

CALLING ALL LOCAL ARTISTS

We invite you to be a part of “GR8 Works” by creating an original 8x8 inch artwork to raise funds to support the Artist in Residence program of West Windsor Arts. GR8 works can be made by artists of all ages.

Now in its second year, the Artist in Residence program has brought great energy and creativity to the West Windsor Arts community with open studio time, workshops, artist talks, and more. Our first Artist in Residence, Fiona Clark, focused on public art and created the colorful panels that adorn our front walk with students. Dr. Maria Lupo is currently working with us and sharing her expertise on art therapy. We hope to continue to grow the program and not only introduce new ideas and techniques, but new ways of thinking about and growing ourselves and our community.

HOW IT WORKS

We will provide each artist with one 8x8” blank canvas, while supplies last, or you can use your own. Create an original artwork that fires your creativity and showcases your style. Your artwork will be offered for sale at $88 each and you can choose to split that with West Windsor Arts (50/50), or donate all of the proceeds to our cause. West Windsor Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN# 03-0494648

TIMELINE for GR8 Works 2025

Friday January 15 - Monday February 10
Pick-up of 8x8” canvas at West Windsor Arts, while supplies last. Each person may pick up 1 canvas and must provide their name and email for participation. Send an email to Kimberly@westwindsorarts.org so we can have your canvas ready for pick up.
For those providing their own, please send an email to Kimberly@westwindsorarts so we know you will be participating and remember that the finished piece must be no larger than 8x8”.

Wednesday February 26 - Thursday February 27, between 9am and 5pm
GR8 Works drop-off at West Windsor Arts.
Use this FORM to upload an image of artwork, provide information about your art, an artist statement, etc.

Tuesday March 4
Art sales begin online and in-person.

Friday March 7 from 7 to 9pm
Join us for a free grand opening reception and enjoy refreshments, music, and purchase original art at a great price for a great cause!

Saturday April 5 at 4 pm
Art sales end.

RULES FOR PARTICIPATION
Entry of artwork constitutes an agreement between the artist and West Windsor Arts Council to these conditions set forth:

1. Open to artists of all ages. Artwork must be original and created by the Artist who submits it for the show. Google form must be completed and submitted in order to be included. Work not matching the digital images submitted will not be accepted.
2. Each Artist may submit one (1) work of art in an 8x8” format for this show. They may use a canvas provided by West Windsor Arts, or their own substrate, as long as it has finished edges and is properly prepared at the back for hanging on the wall. No free-standing sculptures will be accepted.
3. West Windsor Arts reserves the right to reject any work submitted at their discretion. The exhibit will be hung in the gallery and foyer at West Windsor Arts in a way that best showcases all the Artists and art to be exhibited. Note: depending on space restrictions, not all work submitted may be hung. Artists will be notified immediately following final installation of the exhibit if a work is not included, or if any work submitted is not properly framed for hanging.
4. Insurance coverage for accepted artwork begins upon completion of the drop-off procedure on the designated date and time at West Windsor Arts or Whole World Arts and for the duration of the show.
5. All artwork must remain in the show for the duration of the show. If the work is not sold, it will be returned to the Artist.
6. There will be set dates and times for drop off and pick up of artwork. Please do your best to adhere to these guidelines. There will be no shipping option.

SALE OF ARTWORK

• West Windsor Arts will be responsible for processing and collecting the sale proceeds of art.
• All artworks will be offered for sale at $88 each. West Windsor Arts will retain either 50% of the retail price ($44) and pay the balance of 50% ($44) to the Artist, or the Artist may elect to donate 100% ($88) of the sale to West Windsor Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Payment for sold work will be made by check within 21 business days of close of the exhibit.

Note: West Windsor Arts retains the right to use the artist’s name and digital images of accepted artwork.

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