Deadline to Enter: June 27th, 2007
open call for Art
postmarked by 27th or dropped off anytime
that day or night, a mailbox is on the
buildings front porch, Gallery Lombardi is
Suite A, w. 7th and Rio Grande!
Important Dates:
Deadline to Enter: June 27th
Artists Notified: July 7th
Deliver Art Work: Sun. july 29th noon-2pm
or Mon. july 31st noon-2pm
Artists Reception: Thursday, Aug.2nd 7 – 10pm
Exhibition Dates: Aug 2 – Sat. Sept. 1st
Pick Up Artwork: Sun. Sept. 2nd noon-2pm
PRINT THE MAIL IN ENTRY FORM
-contact info - 3 labeled images of artworks -$15 entry fee
Feel Free to email or call with questions:
Rachel (at) gallerylombardi.com
512-481-1088
Eligibility: All humans are eligible
Media: This is an all media exhibit
Entry Fee: $15 for 1-3 images, $5 each additional image
Size: 36” inch doors, artists may be required to be present
for installation of heavy or complicated pieces
Drop Off: Artists are required to drop off and pick up artwork.
Best in Show Prize: $300
Ian Schultz, artist, former Blue Genie designer
Michael Schliefke artist, independent curator
Kevin Peake, artist, animator
Kev Tijerina, artist, animator
Rachel Koper, director of Gallery Lombardi
Show Theme:
In the words of Kevin Tijerina:
"The idea of Radical Nautical to me reflects a sense of the
exotic and exploration of the unknown. When the Age of Discovery
began, the ocean was the equivalent of space and the sailors,
astronauts. The lands and people they encountered were completely
alien to them and the fantastic animals and creatures they
encountered (Mermaids, the Kraken, and assorted sea monsters)
usually were revealed to be the domestic sea animals we see today.
Except for the Kraken, which I guess is real, since they caught
one off the coast of Japan, so who knows? ; )"
In the words of Kevin Peake:
"Sea monsters, mermaids, serpents, sea monkeys, Flying Dutchman,
the mysteries and legends of the sea are as deep and wide as anything
in the heavens. I can't wait to see what imaginations come up with."
In the words of Michael Schliefke:
Radical Nautical is all about the mystery of the sea. Growing up around New
England, I was never far from fishing boats, tales of Revolutionary War sea
battles, and the loads of ubiquitous grumpy old men with beards that seemed
to thrive in the salty air. I always tried to reconcile the reality of the
sea from the myths - giant sharks, sea monsters, and the legendary escapades
of pirates - but to no avail. I think that's the mystery that will make
this show great.
The jurors for Radical Nautical are looking for artworks
about water and all things vaguely related to water Last year Ian
and Michael curated the romantically kitschy unicorn show
called "will there ever be another rainbow?" held at
Bolm Studios. The current call is an attempt to capture
the creative freedom of fantasy creatures. Kevin Peake &
Kevin Tijerina independently curated "Vulgar Display of Art:
The Art of Heavy Metal" at the Continental Gallery.
They wanted to make a 'fairly tales' show with a brothers
grimm bent to it this year. Together we hope to make an
exhibition that shows the ingenunity of americana and pop art,
the magical power of sea myths, and our relationship to water.
Acceptable Submission Formats:
Slides, labeled with printed form and payment
Digital prints or photos, labeled with printed form and payment
DVDs and written explanations of Performances or Video based
works with printed form and payment
You may enter 1,2, or 3 artworks with one form and fee ($5 each
additional image). detail photos of 3-d works may be included
and will not count as seperate items. Slides, photographs, digital
prints and dvds all need to be labeled – pick one of the format
that best represents your art to the jurors.
If you are proposing a performance piece or video,
a short essay describing your new work is treated as an entry.
Completed Video and performance works should be presented as 15 min. DVD
or less. The gallery will provide a projector and a small
pa for opening night performances.
Mail Entries To:
Radical Nautical, Gallery Lombardi, 602A W. 7th St., Austin TX 78701
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+ 1-3 images of awesome art
+ completed entry form pages 1 & 2
+ $15 entry fee via check or money order payable to: Gallery Lombardi
+ SASE with enough postage - if you wish to have materials returned.
When you deliver the artwork to: Gallery Lombardi, Radical Nautical,
602A W. 7th St., Austin, TX 78701 it should be ‘ready to hang’
and signed. The Gallery will also need the title, media, dimensions,
and price at this time. Gallery Lombardi will take a
50% commission on sales so include this in your cost.
Please label all materials. You may include a cd of
your work in hi-res WITH the required materials. Links
to websites are not acceptable as an entry format; neither
are cds -the images must be printed out by the artist. Artists
are responsible for shipping artwork to and from the gallery.
Please bring an artist statement and or resume along with your artwork.
We will compile your printed background information into plastic
sheets in an alphabetized notebook for our patrons. If you have a
particular way you wish to have your artwork installed you can email
us specifics or include diagrams with your work.
Local accommodations may be arranged for out of town artists.
Postcards will be available at the gallery for artists
to pick up and give away. The entry fees pay directly
for the promotion of and administration of this show
and are non-refundable. Thanks for your interest in and
support of Gallery Lombardi.
Sea Monster Ship Wreck oil on canvas,
by Eric Uhlir
private collection