2018 Equality FL Gala, St.
Pete Juried Auction
The Equality FL Gala, St. Pete auction committee is seeking artists to
participate in its annual Juried Silent Art Auction Exhibit as part of Equality
FL St. Pete’s annual fundraising gala. The silent auction shines a spotlight on
Florida’s diverse and talented LGBTQ and Ally visual arts community at this
important event. The Equality FL Gala, St. Pete is our largest
fundraiser of the year. By bringing artists, their works and collectors together for a spirited evening of bidding and
showcasing fine art, this event aims to benefit both Equality FL’s mission and donors.
All 2-D, 3-D, and fine craft artists, are eligible to submit.
Deadline for submissions is March 18, 2018. 2D works should be singular (1
hung panel). Limit of three high-resolution image submissions per entrant.
Visual artists working in all styles and media are invited to apply, including
painters, sculptors, ceramicists, fiber artists, jewelers, and photographers. Works
will be selected by a jury panel of art
professionals who may also invite artists who are eligible to participate.
This year's gala will be once again held at the magnificent Mahaffey
Theatre on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 7-10:30pm. The Silent Auction exhibit will
be presented in the Grand Ballroom of the Mahaffey Theatre. As in previous
years, sold-out attendance is expected. Artists donating juried works valued at
$250 or greater may choose to be compensated with 2 Gala tickets ($250 value)
or receive up to 30% back on the final price paid. Auction bidding is set to begin at no lower than 50% of item's retail prices.
Jurors:
Carla Bristol- Gallerist and community leader. www.gallerie909.com
John Gascot-
Auction coordinator, curator and painter.
www.gascot.com
Jim Woodfield- Gallerist and painter. www.woodfieldfineart.com
Display:
All artworks must be securely mounted and ready for display as follows:
-Three-dimensional artworks must be stable or securely mounted to a free-standing
base.
-Artworks on paper must be framed under glass or Plexiglas.
-All wall-hung pieces must be ready to hang with secured, closed eyehooks and wiring.
Application Deadline: March 18, 2018
Acceptance
Notifications: March 28, 2018
Delivery/Collection:
by April 30, 2018.
Artists outside the
Tampa Bay region are responsible for shipping to the Equality FL St. Pete Auction Board Attn: John Gascot, Auction Coordinator via signature required delivery confirmation method. Shipped works must
arrive in a substantial, reusable container and a prepaid return shipping
label. The Auction Committee will not be responsible for damage to artwork due
to insufficient packing material or container if returning artwork as it was
originally shipped. Artists will be notified immediately of work that arrives
damaged. While all reasonable efforts will be made to protect consigned works
from accidental damage or breakage, Artist agrees to consign work at their own
risk. Artist may insure their work at their own discretion.
Annual Gala and
Auction Date: May 12, 2018, Mahaffey Theatre
Submission: Submit up to 3
high-resolution (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) images
of proposed artworks to jgascot@gascot.com
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