CALL FOR ARTISTS – DEADLINE Saturday March 26th 2022
Hamilton Street Gallery , 6 Hamilton street, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
fragile
April 24th to June 2nd, 2022
As we continually persevere through the devastation of the Covid 19 pandemic, many of us have developed an increased awareness of our mortality as well as the fragility of everything around us, including the people, places, and things we cherish. Even when handled with the utmost care though, they are just as susceptible to the cracks, breaks and destruction as a porcelain tea cup. For this juried exhibition, Hamilton Street Gallery is asking artists to consider what is fragile in reference to any person, place, object or existing circumstance. All media will be considered for acceptance.

Eligibility
1. Exhibition is open to residents 18 years or older, living in NY, NJ and PA.
2. All media will be considered and must be original and by the artist.
3. It is preferred that work be hand delivered to the gallery, but they will accept pre-paid shipment of work preferably through the Post Office with return packaging to and from the gallery.
4. Art work must be wired and ready for hanging and/or installation and must not exceed 60” in any direction.
Please no saw tooth hangers. Size limitations for sculptural and video pieces will be considered individually.
5. Two dimensional works on paper and other fragile surfaces must be framed with glass or Plexiglas, except with special permission
6. All accepted art work must remain at the gallery for the duration of the exhibit. Upon delivery of work, the gallery has the right to reject work that is not consistent with submitted digital images.
Fees
There is no entry fee to enter the exhibit. Accepted artists pay upon delivery, a nominal fee of $25, by cash, check or money order payable to Hamilton Street Gallery to cover costs for promotional mailing, hanging, lighting and installation. Hamilton Street Gallery charges 25% commission on art work sold. Sales will be finalized at the end of each exhibition.
Insurance
Hamilton Street Gallery will provide insurance for work upon receiving art, during exhibition and up until work is picked up. Artwork is not insured while in transit to and from the gallery.
Submission Guidelines
There are two ways to submit work:
A. Up to 5 digital file submissions will be accepted via email to info@hamiltonstgallery.com or
B. Up to 5 images on a CD rom can be mailed through the Post Office
1. All submissions must be in JPEG format in the order you would like them viewed with artist name and title of work. Images cannot be larger than 800 x 800 pixels at 72 DPI.
2. An image list on paper, numbered in the order in which they appear on the CD, including title of work, media, dimensions, date, and price.
3. One page resume/CV (please include phone number and email address)
4. An artist statement (optional but encouraged)
5. An SASE for return of materials is requested
6. Video and performance artists should submit DVDs labeled with name, title, date and price
(All submissions should be received, not post marked, by the deadline date.)

Please mail completed submission package in an envelope no larger than 9” x 12” to: Hamilton Street Gallery, P. O. Box 710, Bound Brook, New Jersey 08805. or email submissions to info@hamiltonstgallery.com
Gallery Hours: Thursday 12 to 5 pm, Fridays 5:30 to 8 pm, Saturdays 1 to 5 pm and by appointment.
Important dates to remember:
Submission Deadline – Saturday, March, 26th., 2022
Notification of acceptance by email – Monday, March 28th., 2022
Delivery Dates – Thursday, April 14th., 12 to 5 pm.
Friday, April 15th., 5 to 8 pm. and Saturday, April 16th. 12 to 5 pm.
Opening Reception – Sunday, April 24th., 2 to 5 pm.
Pick up dates – Thursday, June 2nd., 12 to 5 pm.,
Friday, June 3rd., 5 to 8 pm. and Saturday, June 4th. 12 to 5 pm.

Learn more here.