Call for artists at Greenpoint Library

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CALL FOR ARTISTS:

The Greenpoint 100: Friends of the Greenpoint Library Artists' Benefit
September 15th, 2007 11:00am - 2:30pm
Brooklyn Public Library Greenpoint Branch
107 Norman Avenue at Leonard Street, Brooklyn NY 11222

The Friends of the Brooklyn Public Library's Greenpoint Branch invites
100 Greenpoint artists to participate in a juried, one-day exhibition
of small works which will be sold to benefit the branch. This is a
worthwhile opportunity for our local emerging artists to display their
work and have it reviewed by arts professionals. The proceeds from the
sale will be used for community-requested improvements like children's
area maintenance, as well as the acquisition of much-needed,
up-to-date new materials.

Grand Prize: $100 cash
(2) Runner-up prizes to be announced

Jurors:

Leah Stuhltrager: Founder and co-director, Dam Stuhltrager Gallery
- Dam Stuhltrager, founded in 1998, is an original charter member of
the Williamsburg Gallery Association and one of the most ascendant
galleries in the area. Its artists have been featured in major
exhibitions including Art Basel, Contemporary Istanbul, and the Museum
of Art and Design. Dam Stuhltrager has had extensive coverage in both
mainstream and contemporary art publications such as Artforum, NPR,
The Village Voice, Rhizome.org and Esquire.

James Wagner and Barry Hoggard: Critics, curators and editors of
ArtCal ( www.ArtCal.net)
- Well-respected art and political bloggers James Wagner (
jameswagner.com) and Barry Hoggard ( bloggy.com) publish ArtCal, an
unabashedly opinionated openings and exhibitions guide focusing on
underknown galleries and artists. James and Barry are often integral
to the exposure of new talent and have been featured in Art and
America, ArtKrush, The Brooklyn Rail, Art+Auction, and more.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

As we are focusing on the community, *YOU MUST BE AN ARTIST LIVING OR
WORKING IN GREENPOINT* to participate. There is no fee to submit,
however please be aware that your work is a donation to raise funds
for the library.

We are looking for 2-dimensional works in all mediums (MAX SIZE 11x14
inches), and some small freestanding sculpture. All work will be sold
for $25 each.

WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING THE FIRST 100 ARTISTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA , so
soon as possible, please email us your:

NAME
ADDRESS
EMAIL ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
and a small jpeg of the work, (or a similar representative work if you
plan on making a specific piece for the sale)

EMAIL CONTACT INFORMATION AND JPEG TO:
friendsofthegreenpointlibrary@gmail.com

- If you are one of the first 100 qualified artists to respond to the
call, you will receive a reply with an ID number from 1-100, and the
address of where your work must be mailed or delivered.
- Your work must be labeled on the back (or bottom of sculptures) with
your ID number and contact information.
- Accepted artists' work must be received by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th to
be included in the exhibit.
- All unsold work must be picked up in person at the close of the
event, by 3pm on Saturday, September 15th.
- Although the utmost care will be taken with the pieces on exhibit,
The Brooklyn Public Library and the Friends Group will not be held
responsible for the damage to, or loss of, any artwork donated to the
branch and/or remaining on the premises after the event.