Save the Date: 2024 Member (only) Show NOVEMBER 9th-11th

 

Sign Up For Membership to Enter the Show:  https://www.thecoppini.org/index.cfm?p=Membership

2024 COPPINI ACADEMY OF FINE ART JURIED FALL MEMBER SHOW

PROSPECTUS

PROSPECTUS & ENTRY (Note: be on the lookout for updates, as needed)

For 2024 The Coppini Academy of Fine Arts Juried Fall Member Show

 

Member Representational Art only, will need to be reviewed "Online" by our Member Art Show Selection Committee. Interested members must submit online, see dates below. You may submit up to three (3) pieces for consideration. Entry fee is $45 for the 1 piece; and $30 for each the next two (2). At least one (1) piece per Artist will be selected, if all submittal criteria are met. This will be referred to as the "Accepted Artwork(s)."

 

KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

October 29 - November 1 - Online Submission Dates (link will activate on Oct 29, 9 AM)

From your computer, log on to https://www.thecoppini.org/show

Click on the Fall Member Show link. Click on the entry form and enter your artwork information, including a photo of your submission (use high-quality PDF). 

- Tuesday, November 5^th (noon), Tom Ellis will notify artists, by email, whose artworks were accepted.

Important dates & times-  

- Wednesday, November 6^th, 10:00 AM- 6:00 PM:

Deliver "Accepted Art" to the CAFA Upstairs gallery. Please Note: Accepted Art Submission ID must accompany artwork. An elevator is available.

- Thursday, November 7th: Exhibit Installed. Awards posted with hung artwork.

- November 8^th-10^th: Exhibition Dates

- Friday, November 8^th: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Opening Reception, 6:00 pm: Awards Announcement

- November 9^th-10^th 10:00 - 3:00 pm: Exhibition Visiting Hours

- Sunday, November 10^th 3:00 - 5 pm Retrieve Artwork

 

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all Coppini Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) members in good standing. New members may apply for CAFA membership prior to the time of their competition submissions. See CAFA's website https://www.thecoppini.org/?p=Membership for the required membership fees and forms. To honor the sculptor and our benefactor, Pompeo Coppini, only representational art is accepted for this competition.

 

ENTRY FEES & VIEWING DATES

1. Accepted Artwork(s) will be limited to a maximum of 3 pieces per artist. The fee is $45 for the 1st piece and $30 for each additional piece. Entry fees will be paid by credit card at the time the artwork is submitted to https://www.thecoppini.org/show.

 

2. The CAFA Members' Juried Competition is scheduled for November 8^th-10^th, 2024. The artwork will be displayed upstairs in CAFA's Gallery. The opening Reception to be held 5:00 - 8:00 pm Friday evening, November 8^th. In addition, the gallery will be open to the public, Saturday-Sunday, November 9^th-10^th, 10:00 - 3:00 pm

 

3. Accepted Artworks can be delivered to CAFA Upstairs Gallery on Wednesday, November 6^th, between the hours of 10:00am - 6:00pm

Each artist must attach an Art ID Tag for each submitted piece (print from email acceptance letter). All Accepted Artworks must be for sale, and the approved piece(s) will be hung in the gallery for the duration of the competition—no exceptions or waivers will be granted. Artwork not received during the specified dates and times will not be eligible for the Show. 

 

4. The Show Opening Reception will be held on Friday, November 8^th: 5:00PM - 8:00PM. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm. 

Coppini members and non-members are cordially invited to the reception.

 

5. CAFA Gallery will be open to the public November 8^th-10^th for Exhibition. See above for times.

 

6. Artwork can be picked up on November 10th, between 3:00 and 5:00 pm.

 

ARTWORK CATEGORIES & SIZE CRITERIA

I. Artwork will be accepted for the following four (4) categories:

• Drawing (includes charcoal, graphite pencil, silverpoint, pen & ink, and colored pencils)

• Paintings (oils, acrylics, encaustic, cold wax, tempera, watercolor, alcohol ink, and gouache)

• Pastels

• Mixed Media & Sculpture

 

II. All entries must be original artwork, not previously hung in any past CAFA Members' Juried Exhibitions. By submitting the artwork, the artist certifies that he/she holds the copyright for the pieces and the copyright remains with the artist.

 

III. Two-dimensional (2D) artworks will not exceed 72" in height and 48" in width (including the frame). Artwork frames exceeding the dimensions will not be exhibited. All paint and varnish must be dry prior to submission. Gallery-wrapped canvasses can be submitted without frames, but canvas depth must be 1 1/2" or greater, and sides must be suitably painted to present a professional appearance. All other artworks will be suitable framed (Plexiglas is preferred, but glass is acceptable) and ready to hang by wire or D-rings. No saw tooth or clip-on frames will be accepted. All 2D artwork submissions must adhere to the same rules as specified, regardless of media.

 

IV. Three-dimensional (3D) works may not exceed 40" x 30" x 30" and no heavier than 50 pounds with a suitable base for display. Sculptures must be suitable for indoor display.

 

V. Competition identification/ID Price card must be visible (mounted in lower right corner of the piece).

 

VI. The CAFA Jury Committee reserves the right to disqualify any work which fails to meet the specified criteria, or, if necessary, in the interest of safety and inability to handle the piece because of weight or size.

 

AWARDS

1. Each winner will be presented a monetary prize and a ribbon. The ribbon will be attached to the artwork while displayed in the Gallery. Upon sale of the artwork, ribbons will be returned to the artist.

2. Ribbons and monetary awards will be given to artists in the following categories:

         a. "Best of Show" -- $1000

         b. First Place for each category - $250 (x 4 categories)

         c.  Second Place for each category -- $100 (x 4 categories)

         d. Third Place for each category -- $75 (x 4 categories)

 

NOTE 1: "Best of Show" winner will not be eligible for any other awards.

NOTE 2: All other award winners will be limited to one award per category.

NOTE 3: The judge has the prerogative of not awarding one or more awards per category if the judge deems no artwork worthy of an award.

NOTE 4: A minimum of 5 submissions per category are required for a 3rd place award.

 

SALES

All work exhibited must be available for sale. CAFA receives a 30% commission of the sale price (payable by check after the show). Purchasers will be able to pick up their artwork at the conclusion of the exhibition. The artist has agreed to leave their artwork in the show for the duration of the exhibition.

 

LIABILITY

CAFA takes every precaution to protect all artwork submitted to this exhibition.

However, CAFA is not responsible for loss or damage to the work. By submitting the artwork to this competition, the artist has agreed to accept this condition. All possible care will be used in handling the piece(s). Artists should insure their own work and are responsible for contacting their own insurance agent, if deemed necessary.

 

PERMISSION and AGREEMENT

By submitting an entry, the artist has agreed to all the show's criteria as specified in the above paragraphs. In addition, the artist grants permission for the Coppini Member's Fall Competition Coordinator or designated representatives to use images of the accepted artwork in the CAFA's newsletter, website, brochures, social media sites, and promotional materials, as well as articles about the competition submitted to newspapers, magazines, or TV programs. Every effort will be taken to ensure the images adequately depict the artwork, but the artist recognizes that electronic media and printers may unintentionally affect the image’s outcome.  

 

Contact CAFA Board President (tomellis1@me.com), if you have questions or concerns. Marcy Rossi (marcy@marcyrossi.com) will be backup for questions, if you are unable to reach Tom Ellis.