Outside the Lines is open to adults and youth and offers local and regional and national artists with disabilities and others with limited arts access ways to showcase their work for sale while learning how to professionally submit art for consideration in juried and curated art exhibitions. Outside the Lines also works with other local and regional organizations and agencies to exhibit works from their arts programs as well to provide exhibition opportunities for their artists. Preference will be given to submissions from artists in VSAVA local, regional and statewide districts but please do not feel limited by this; the criterion for selection is broad and open to any artist with a disability.

Outside the Lines currently has 4 physical venues for exhibition and newly added this year, a virtual gallery where accepted artists have the opportunity to display their work on a yearly basis. Current locations include The Positive Vibe Café and Richmond Children’s Museum, SunTrust Bank, as well as Nextel Communications in Reston, VA. Most exhibitions (except the virtual gallery) run for two to three month installments throughout the year and artists earn 70% of the total price of their work.

Media

• Artists with disabilities working in two-dimensional visual media or three-dimensional hanging works are invited to submit work for consideration in rotating art exhibits and shows for the 2007-2008 calendar year. All media, styles, themes and techniques are will be considered. There is no entry or application fee.

• Only original works created within the last 3 years and not previously shown by Outside the Lines will be accepted. All media, styles, and techniques are eligible. This includes but is not necessarily limited to: works in watercolor, gouache, acrylic, oils, pastel, pencil and charcoal, pen and ink; assemblage, collage, and mixed media works.

• Works on paper must be framed and under glass or acrylic (Plexiglas) and ready for hanging.

• Works on stretchers (i.e. canvases) don’t need to be framed, but must have finished edges and should be wired or have saw-toothed hangers attached. Any other types of work are acceptable, as long as they can be hung from a nail.

• Works may not exceed 3′x3′ and cannot exceed 25 lbs.

• Works should have continuity, consistency and a uniform presentation.

Documentation

To be considered, submissions must include a cover letter and the following items:

• A maximum of five (5) images, photos, images on CD-ROM, or in digital format may be submitted.

o Photos: Each picture must be labeled with the following: your name, work title, date, media, and dimensions (width x length x depth). Please include this information on a separate inventory sheet. Photos should not be larger than 8”x10”.

o CD-ROM, please number each image and include a separate inventory sheet containing the following information: image number, name, work title, date, media, and dimensions (width x length x depth). Images must be in .jpeg or .jpg format, 1200 x 900 pixels and 300 DPI, no larger than 4”x 6”. The file your name should follow this format: last name, first name, image number, and the title. Example: DoeJane1Untitled.

o E-mail: You can send your images as attachments to your cover letter. DO NOT include images in the body of your e-mail. Please include a list of the images you are sending that contains the following information: your name, work title, date, media, and dimensions (width x length x depth). Images must be in .jpeg or .jpg format, 1200 x 900 pixels and 300 DPI, no larger than 4”x 6”. The file name should follow this format: last name, first name, image number, and the title. Example: DoeJane1Untitled.

o Please do not send ORIGINAL works for any reason.

o Photos/CDs will not be returned for selected works.

• Signed copy of the attached application form and Artist Agreement

• Please e-mail a MICROSOFT WORD or PLAIN TEXT document to outsidethelinesart@gmail.com, including an Artist’s Statement (225 words), Bio (75 words), and Resume (2 pages max). It can be included in the body of an e-mail. Your signed entry form denotes agreement to the terms and conditions of the exhibition prospectus.

• A SASE for returning materials. For accepted artists, SASE will be used to send you acknowledgement and disposition of work received for exhibition.

Liability

• Artists or programs/agencies will receive 70% of the sales from their work. Exhibitions will be held at one of the venues listed on the Venue Listing sheet, unless otherwise specified or arranged. Payment for all works sold will be remitted to the artist(s) or program/agency within 30 days of the exhibition close date.

• If more than 3 works in an exhibition are not for sale, there is a suggested hanging fee of $25.00 to offset costs associated with hanging the show.

• If the buyer would like the work delivered at the close of the exhibition, a small delivery charge of $15.00 will be assessed upon delivery of work.

Selected Work

• All artists will be mailed a notification letter upon selection. This notification letter will include shipping and hand delivery deadlines, as well as shipping and pick up dates.

• If work is selected, the artist, group or agency is solely responsible for shipping costs or delivery of work. Currently, we are unable to provide scholarships or assistance with shipping costs. We will do our best to work with you in getting your artwork to us for exhibition and back to you in the best way possible.

• Works selected for exhibition must have a completed label affixed to the lower right-hand corner on the back of the work. Label must include artist’s name, address, phone number, e-mail, title of work, medium year the work was completed, dimensions and price.

• Artists will be provided with buyer names and contact information of all work sold.

Commissions & Fees

• Artists or programs/agencies will receive 70% of the sales from their work. Exhibitions will be held at one of the venues listed on the Venue Listing sheet, unless otherwise specified or arranged. Payment for all works sold will be remitted to the artist(s) or program/agency within 30 days of the exhibition close date.

• If works in an exhibition are not for sale, there is a suggested hanging fee of $25.00 to offset costs associated with hanging the show.

• If a local buyer would like the work delivered at the close of the exhibition, a small delivery charge of $15.00 will be assessed upon delivery of work.