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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