Strength in Colors: the Power of Diversity

Call for artists

A community art show in partnership with Sterling House Community Center and the Stratford Library Association.

Exhibition dates:
November 1 – 21, 2020

Exhibition location:
Sterling House Community Center
Exhibition Room
293 Main Street, Stratford

On-site viewing hours:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday from 9:00am – 1:00 pm

Extended evening hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

The hours are subject to change in the event of any new Covid-related executive orders by the governor.

Masks and social distancing required on site.

The show will also be presented virtually on the Arts Alliance of Stratford website and our Facebook page.

Prospectus:

The Alliance invites community artists of all ages to share their interpretation of the theme “Strength in Colors: the Power of Diversity.

With all the troubling news circulating, we encourage artists to show us what unites us, rather than what divides us. Visual art, framed written essays or poetry will be on display for the community to view in the newly renovated exhibition room at Sterling House Community Center during the hours listed above.

The show is open to members and non members of Arts Alliance of Stratford. There is a nominal entry fee for non-members. The show will not be juried, or judged but artists may offer their work for sale. There will be a “People’s Choice” award which will give the winning artist free entry into a future show.

Submission Instructions and Guidelines:

Electronic submissions only for this show during the pandemic for minimal contact. Submit your work (up to 2 pieces) through the form below.

Download, print out and complete our paper submission label(s) for each piece and bring it in with all accepted work.

Up to two pieces of two-dimensional art may be submitted. Maximum dimensions, 16″ X 20″, or 20″ in either dimension.

Pieces MUST be securely wired for hanging or they will not be accepted. This includes framed, prose and poetry submissions.

Dropoff of artwork (limited to which pieces have been accepted)

When notified of acceptance, art must be delivered to the exhibition room at:

Sterling House Community Center
293 Main Street, Stratford, on either:
Friday October 30^th between 4:00 and 6:00 pm
or
Saturday, October 31^st between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon

Masks are required and social distancing will be observed.

Please note: if the work needs to be shipped to us, see the terms & conditions at the bottom of the form below for instructions and requirements.

Acceptance to show

All work will be accepted on a first come/first served basis based on online submission date, until the gallery is full. Work will be screened for appropriateness in a public location as the center is open to and used by people of all ages, including children.

Fees

Members of the Alliance may submit up to two pieces with no fee.

Non-members: $10 for one piece; $12 for two pieces.

Use the form below to submit your artwork.

Strength In Colors

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone*
Are you a member of the Arts Alliance of Stratford?*
- Yes
- No
I am entering*
Once you choose how many pieces you are entering, more fields, including image upload options will appear for you to enter your submission(s).
- One piece
- 2 pieces
Title*
Medium*
Attach an image of the piece you are submitting*
Upload one image only. Allowed file types are .jpg, .png, .gif and .pdf.

Images should be clear, well-lit and in focus. If the jury cannot see the artwork, it will not be accepted into the show.
Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Price*
Size of artwork*
Enter the width & height of the artwork, including the frame if applicable.
Submission fee*
Price:
Submission #1
Title #1*
Medium #1*
Price #1*
Size of submission #1*
Enter the width & height of the artwork, including the frame if applicable.
Submission #2
Title #2*
Medium #2*
Price #2*
Size of submission #2*
Enter the width & height of the artwork, including the frame if applicable.
File*
Upload images of both pieces you are submitting. Allowed file types are .jpg, .png, .gif and .pdf.

Images should be clear, well-lit and in focus. If the jury cannot see the artwork, it will not be accepted into the show.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, jpeg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB, Max. files: 2.
Submission fee*
Price:
If you have comments or would like to provide additional information, enter it below
Terms & Conditions*
This show will not be adjudicated as it is a community show, and all are invited to view the work. The Alliance reserves the right to refuse entry if deemed inappropriate in a family setting, confrontational, racist, provocative or sexual in nature. If it is rejected, the applicant will be notified of the reason.

Limits of liability:

Sterling House and the Alliance cannot be responsible for loss or theft of artwork on display due to the nature of the space being public. The gallery will have children and others using the space during non-gallery hours. However, they will do their best to ensure the safety of your work. There is a security camera monitoring the room in case of loss or theft.

Pieces must be securely wired for hanging or they will not be accepted. This includes framed, written submissions.

Non member submission fees are non refundable.

Pick up after the show:

Work must be picked up on Sunday, November 22nd between 10am and 1pm.

If the work needs to be shipped to us, it must arrive by Thursday, October 29, 2020. Artist MUST provide a container with prepaid label or postage to return the work after the show ends.
Ship the framed and wired artwork to:
Arts Alliance of Stratford
35 Blakeman Place
Stratford, CT 06615

Questions or comments may be directed to Mark Hannon at (203) 685-5348 or by email at: president@artsallianceofstratford.org

Please note: the "Submit" button is disabled until you check the box highlighted in yellow below.
- I understand and agree to the terms & conditions
Upon submission, if you are entering your artwork as a non member, you will be directed to Paypal. You do not need a Paypal account to make payment and will have the option of using a credit card.