DEGALLERY announces a call to artists for the annual ART SHOW “Happy Birthday Texas – all the symbols of TEXAS in ART”, February 26- April 6, 2021, at Degallery, Bryan, TX.

Artists are accepted in the following categories: Ceramics, Drawing, Fiber – Decorative, Fiber – Wearable, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metal, Mixed Media – 2D, Mixed Media – 3D, Painting – acrylic or oil, Painting – watercolor, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Wood, Upcycled/Creative Reuse.

Painting of a long horn with Call to artist "happy birthday Texas"

Theme: “Happy Birthday Texas – all the symbols of TEXAS in ART”

DEGALLERY 930 N. Rosemary Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 | February 26 – April 6, 2021

Opening Reception: Friday, February 26 6:00 ~ 9:00 pm

Application Dates: January 13, 2021 – February 19, 2021 (midnight CST)

Application Fee: $15 USD.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Artwork juried into the show must be available to exhibit during the entirety of the show and must be for sale. No NFS.
  • Upon receipt of the accepted works at DEGALLERY, DEGA International Art Association and DEGALLERY retain the right to refuse to display and/or allow award judging of entries due to misrepresentation or deviation from the submission to the jury, inadequate framing, inadequate packaging (such as use of peanuts), or damage to the work.
  • Sold artwork will be shipped to the buyer at the buyer’s expense after the show has ended. DEGALLERY will collect shipping information from buyers at the time of sale and will provide sales information to the artist in a timely manner.
  • SALES COMMISSION: DEGALLERY will pay their commission on sold work directly to the artist on a biweekly basis within two weeks of sale. Of the retail price the artist will receive 60%, DEGALERY 10%, and DEGA International Art Association 30%.
  • LIABILITY: The artist will be responsible for insurance of artwork in transit to and from the show. Degallery will be responsible for insurance on artwork while it is in possession of the artwork. A condition report will be completed on receipt of works and prior to return shipping. Buyer will be responsible for insuring work during delivery to buyer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ELIGIBILITY

  • This is an Art Show open to ALL artists 18 years of age.
  • Both members and non-members of DEGA International Art Association may apply.
  • This is an International Show and all countries welcome.

We accept:

  • Paintings executed in, but not limited to, the mediums of oil, acrylic, watercolor, casein, tempera, and pastel.
  • Drawings executed in, but not limited to, the mediums of pastel, ink, pencil, crayon, charcoal and scratch board.
  • Sculpture executed in, but not limited to, the mediums of wood, metal, stone and clay.
  • Original prints, hand-pulled by the artist. Note that this last category does not include copies and reproductions of original work.

Work created in a class or workshop or with guidance of an instructor is not eligible.

By submitting to this exhibition, the artist is confirming the work entered is her own original work.

2D WORKS:

  • SIZE: There are no size limitations this year. You are limited only by your imagination and the size of your framing and shipping budget.
  • FRAMING: Work must be framed and wired for hanging. Paintings with deep stretchers may be displayed in professionally made floater frames. Finished edge gallery wrap canvases in which the painted image extends onto the edges of the stretched canvas are acceptable, although shadow-box frames or floater frames are recommended for gallery wrap paintings.
  • LABEL: Attach a completed label from the end of this Prospectus to the back of the painting.
  • GLASS: Neither DEGA International Art Association nor the DEGALLERY is responsible for breakage or replacement if work is framed under glass. Artists who ship glass must cover it with a product called “glass skin”, which is available from the Airfloat Systems Box Company and Masterpak. It holds the glass together in case of breakage in transit, is easily peeled off, and often is reusable. Submissions with glass not meeting these requirements will not be accepted.

3D WORKS:

  • WEIGHT: There are no weight or size restrictions.
  • LABEL: Attach a completed label from the end of this Prospectus to the bottom of a 3D piece.
  • Please use a sturdy 2 or 3 ply box with 2 inches of foam or foam core to ship 3D works.

SHIPPING/DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORKS

Accepted artists will be responsible for the delivery of their shipped or hand-delivered artwork.

LOCAL ARTISTS: Please deliver in person to DEGALLERY, located at 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 February 10 – 19, 2021. DEGALLERY is open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Pick up hand delivered work April 7 – 10, 2021.

OUT OF TOWN ARTISTS: Artwork is to be shipped via FedEx or UPS to arrive at the DEGALLERY February 1 – February 19. Strong boxes highly recommended (such as Strongbox by Airfloat Systems or similar brands like Masterpak, Uline, or FedEx Premium Art Box). NO PACKING PEANUTS. Return shipping prepaid label MUST be included.

OUTSIDE OF THE US: Shipments from OUTSIDE the US must be shipped “FREE DOMICILE” or will not be accepted.

Deliver to:

DEGALLERY
930 N Rosemary Dr
Bryan, TX 77802 USA

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN THE SHIPPING BOX

Put papers in a large envelope and attach to the backside (hanging wire) of your artwork:

  1. Prepaid Return Shipping Label from UPS or FedEx. Art shipped without a return label will not be displayed until a return label is provided.
  2. Two copies of the Artist’s Biography / Artist Statement. Please include a color photo of yourself in your biography.
  3. Identification Tag attached to the back of each painting and the bottom of each sculpture. Please use name tag format at the end of this prospectus.
  4. Attach a photo of the painting or sculpture to the inside of the box. Mark the outside of your box with “TOP” or “OPEN HERE”.

RETURN OF UNSOLD ARTWORK OR BOXES

Unsold artwork will be packed and shipped to artists April 10-15, 2021.

You can include a return address label and a note indicating whether you want your box returned if your piece sells, and the box is not used to send the work to the purchaser.


ODDS AND ENDS

There will be an online catalog on DEGALLERY website. A printed catalog will be available for all exhibiting artists and for limited distribution.

As it becomes available, additional show and advertising information will be posted on the Members’ Only page of the DEGA International Art Association website.

Opening Weekend Events: Friday, February 26 – Saturday, February 27. Plans for reception and weekend events are still tentative, but will probably include group dinners, demo by

Contact persons:

Dary Dega

+1(979) 704-3090

contact@degallery.us

DEGA International Art Association and DEGALLERY will not be responsible for loss or damage of any artwork, no matter the cause. By submitting artwork to this

exhibition, each artist will be deemed to have concurred with this agreement.

While we believe that this show will open, we realize that there is a possibility that the health and safety of our members may override that hope. If the show does not open because of pandemic issues, DEGA International Art Association will carry on with an online exhibition and sale and national advertising as planned.

Degallery Hours:

Monday – Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.