Beyond the Curves

Beyond the curves is a celebration of women.

Gallery 40 will host a month-long curated visual art show as well as a performance of monologues and short scenes connected to the show.

Gallery 40 is seeking artwork that celebrates women's fortitude, persistence, and strength in the face of adversity.

Women ahead of their time... women who worked and persisted without the proper recognition... women who have been judged or misunderstood... women whose voices may yet be unacknowledged... women who carried the light in the shadow of the patriarchy...

The artwork can represent the concept or depict specific famous or unknown women, historical or contemporary, factual or fictional, or a woman from your own community or family.

This call is limited to 2-dimensional artwork.

Show Dates: July 5-July 28, 2024

Awards:(1) $100 Juror’s Best in Show, (1) $100 People's Choice (voted by visitors to the gallery during the opening reception)

Opening Reception: Saturday July 6, 5:00 to 7:00pm

Submission Deadline: June 1st, 6pm EST

Entries received after this date will not be accepted.

Artwork should be submitted digitally via entrythingy.com

with all required and pertinent information included.

Acceptance Notification: June 15, 3023 via email

Specifications:

Open Call: Artists 18 years and older living in the United States are invited to submit up to five works of original fine art for juror consideration.

All 2-dimensional artwork will be considered.

Work must be for sale.

Work must be original artwork (no reproduction prints, example: a giclee of a watercolor)

Work must be submitted by the artist.

Works on paper require to be behind glass or plexi.

Work must not have been previously exhibited at Gallery 40.

Work must be professionally presented: wired and ready to hang. Hangers such as velcro or sawtooth hangers may disqualify work from being included. The gallery reserves the right to reject works that are not ready to hang or differ from the digital representation submitted.

All works must be clearly labeled with the artist name somewhere on the piece.

Orientation of artwork should be indicated if not obvious.

No art featuring nude and video installation due to landlord restrictions.

Size:

The maximum (framed) width is 48 inches, maximum height is 48 inches.

Work must be 2-dimensional wall art - We are not accepting 3-d work and video for this show.

Submission Fee:

A $30.00 entry fee for 3 artwork. $5 will be collected at time of submission per each additional piece for up to 5 entries total by entrythingy.com. Maximum 2 artworks will be accepted from each artist. Credit Card payment through Paypal only. You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay through PayPal.

Juror of Selection: Nansi Lent

Nansi T. Lent is a painter from Rhinebeck, NY, who was born in New York and grew up in Coconut Grove, Florida. She holds a BA from Boston College in Studio Art and a Masters in Visual Arts Administration from NYU. Painting for decades, she has exhibited

widely in New York’s Hudson Valley region and beyond including The Katonah Museum of Art, The Woodstock Artists Association and Museum, The Coral Springs Art Museum in Florida, Goggleworks in Reading, PA, The New York Public Library, The Starr Library

in Rhinebeck and in numerous co-ops and private galleries. She has received multiple awards and commendations. Her work is held in several private collections. Nansi has served on the board of The National Association of Women Artists and in 2018 founded

Womenswork.art, a gallery in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is an Active Member of the Woodstock Artists Association and Museum.

Exhibitions Therms:

All works in the exhibit must be for sale. Gallery 40 will retain a 30% commission on all sales. Retail sale price is determined by the artist.

Delivery of Artwork by hand:

Work can be hand delivered at Gallery 40, 40 Cannon Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, on July 2nd 10:30am-noon or by appointment.

Delivery of Artwork by shipping:

Received no later than July 2nd - Art shipped must be in a sturdy reusable container, and include a UPS or FedEx pre-paid return shipping label. DO NOT SHIP YOUR ARTWORK TO THE GALLERY. Shipping address will be communicated at the time of acceptance.

Pick-Up of Artwork:

Pick-up date is July 31st 10:30-2pm or by appointment. Unless prior arrangements have been made, artwork left 14 days after the pick-up date will be charged a $5.00 per day storage fee. Any item left longer than 90 days after the last pick-up date will be forfeited by the owner and considered property of Gallery 40 to dispose of as it sees best.

Presentation:

All artwork will be hung in the gallery’s physical space and will be posted on an online web gallery.

Gallery 40 has the right to use images of any art in this exhibit to promote the exhibition, on the website exhibit gallery page. When possible, artist credit lines will be given, but Gallery 40 is not responsible for omissions.

Promotion:

A digital promotional postcard will be supplied by the gallery for all participants to use for promotional purposes. Gallery 40 will promote the exhibition via online and print media through press releases and online event scheduling. The show will also be promoted through the gallery’s social media and email list.

Liability:

Gallery 40 will not be responsible individually or collectively for damage or loss, regardless of the cause, to any artwork submitted under this agreement for exhibition and/or sale at Gallery 40. Artist releases Gallery 40 from all liability with respect to loss or damage to the artist’s works of art. It is suggested that artists carry their own insurance. Artists give permission for their work to be photographed for promotional purposes and do not hold the gallery responsible for any unauthorized photography.

Beyond the Curves application

Hallway @ Mercat Cafe'

Fill out this form to submit for exhibition consideration at Hallway @ Mercat Cafe' located at the entrance of Mercat by 1915 Coffee at 40 Cannon St. The Hallway @ Mercat Cafe' is managed and curated by Gallery 40. Only two dimensional artwork will be accepted to be displayed in the Hallway @ Mercat Cafe'. Examples of mediums for exhibitions include but it is not limited to: painting, drawing, pastels, printmaking, relief paintings, photography, encaustics, etc. All artwork must be of a tasteful subject manner befit for a public business space.

For Any Questions/Inquiries: Please email Gallery 40 at gallery40pok@gmail.com.

Deadline: The call will be open till all dates have been booked to capacity.

Each exhibition will run in 2 month intervals (see form for selection of month choices), and will be comprised of 3 artists during one exhibition at a time. Each artist will be able to use approximately 16' of wall space for relatively priced 2D artworks. The exhibition usually starts in the middle of the month.

Submitting an exhibition proposal is not a guarantee of booking your desired exhibition dates. In the event that the current year calendar becomes fully booked, the applicant will be given the option of taking available dates for the following year Exhibition Calendar.

Artist Fee/Payments: A one time Artist Fee of $25 will be due before the time of Installation. Once accepted, an online invoice will be sent to be paid before installation. It is at the discretion of the Gallery Director to approve or deny any artwork/collection for any reason. Artists with an unpaid Artist Fee will be removed for the exhibition's roster.

Accepted Payment Forms: Cash/Check/Paypal/All Major Credit Cards

Cancellations: In the event of a cancellation, Gallery 40 will need to be notified at least ONE WEEK before scheduled installation for exhibition for a full refund of their fee payment.

Sales/Commission Rates: Gallery 40 will handle sales for all artwork and other items being displayed during exhibitions, and will collect and pay sales tax and cover all credit card fees.

Exhibition Commission Rate: 30% to Gallery/70% to Artists. At the end of each exhibition, all artists will receive their 70% commission rate in the form of a check or electronic payment (PayPal).

Gallery Hours: The exhibition will be open during Mercat and 1915 Wine Cellar regular business hours.

Gallery 40 will not organize an opening reception for the Hallway @ Mercat Cafe' exhibition, but artists are welcome to have a private reception, group of people, a coffee talk etc etc. Please contact Gallery 40 if you would like to use the gallery space to avoid calendar conflict or we you can reach out to Mercat by 1915 coffee directly.

Liability: Gallery 40 will not be responsible for damaged or lost artwork, regardless of the cause to artwork submitted under this agreement.

Exhibition Installation/De-installation: Work must be professionally presented and ready to hang (No sawtooth hangers, and no unframed paper and fabric works will be accepted). Scheduling dates for installation and de-installations will be discussed between the Artists and the Gallery curator via Email.

Gallery 40 will use one image of the artwork and a link to the artist social media to populate the website.

Hallway Application

Call for Exhibition Proposal

For 2025 exhibit: deadline June 28, 2024

Gallery 40 is housed in the atrium of what was originally a boutique style hotel built in 1915. The upstairs has been beautifully renovated into luxury apartments; the atrium has been transformed into an art gallery and has been exhibiting work each month since the renovation in 2018. The building also includes a wine bar, a cafe and a microbrewery.

Exhibitions run for about a month; we usually have an opening reception on the first Saturday of the month and the show comes down the Monday or Tuesday of the week of the following month first Saturday. All exhibitions will also be available to be viewed and purchased online on Gallery 40 website.

The building landlord does not allow art featuring nude, political statements and video installation.

Exhibition Terms: All works in the exhibit must be for sale. Retail sale price is determined by the artist.

Gallery 40 will retain a 25% commission on all sales if the gallery performs sales and collects sales taxes. Alternatively, the gallery will not collect commission if the artists will provide sitting and handle the sales themself.

Submitting a proposal does not guarantee booking your desired exhibition dates. In the event of unavailability, the renter will be given the option of taking available dates for the next Exhibition Calendar.

Exhibition Space: Approximately two walls, each about 40 feet of linear wall space. Spaces are not contiguous due to the presence of a few columns. Please check if you have extremely large pieces. A layout of the floor space is available on request.

Rental/Payments: Payments for all rentals are due at the time of contract signing. It is at the discretion of the Gallery to approve or deny any rentals. Please let the gallery know if you will be needing any special equipment for the exhibition (video/audio equipment for a presentation, pedestals, tables, chairs, etc.)

Cancellations: In the event of a cancellation, for a full refund of rental payment Gallery 40 will need to be notified at least ONE MONTH before the scheduled installation. If less notice is given, the renter will receive a 50% refund of their rental payment.

Rental Rates:

1 month - $800

Accepted Payment Forms:

Cash

Personal Check

Paypal

All Major Credit Cards

Sales: In the case of Gallery 40 handling the sales, the gallery will collect and pay sales tax and cover all credit card fees. At the end of each exhibition, all artists will receive their 75% commission rate in the form of a check or electronic payment (PayPal).

Exhibition Installation/De-installation: Work must be professionally presented and ready to hang. (No sawtooth hangers, please, but clips of various kinds acceptable for paper and fabric works if not framed.) Works on paper need to be under glass or plexi.

The gallery has a museum hanging system. No screws or nails can be used on the brick walls. Scheduling dates for Installation and de-installations will be discussed between the renters and the Gallery.

Gallery Hours: The doors to the gallery are open from 9am - 4pm Mon-Fri and 9am - 7pm on Sat and Sun. There is not a daily ‘sitter’ at the gallery during the weekdays. There are security cameras on the premises.

Opening Receptions will be held on the first Saturday of every month, but it can be changed based on the artist schedule.

Promotion: A digital promotional postcard will be supplied by the gallery for all participants to use for promotional purposes. Gallery 40 will promote the exhibition via online and print media through press releases and online event scheduling. The show will also be promoted through the gallery’s social media and email accounts.

Liability: Gallery 40 will not be responsible individually or collectively for damage or loss, regardless of the cause, to any artwork submitted under this agreement for exhibition and/or sale at Gallery 40. Artist releases Gallery 40 from all liability with respect to loss or damage to the artist’s works of art. It is suggested that artists carry their own insurance. Artists give permission for their work to be photographed for promotional purposes and do not hold the gallery responsible for any unauthorized photography.

To Apply:

Please submit the following information to info@gallery40pok.com with Proposal in the Subject line

Full Name
Email
Phone Number
Website and Social Media
Month Requested
Exhibition title
Exhibition description
Artist list if it is a group proposal with their email or contact info
Resume and Artist Statements of the artist(s)
3-5 images depicting the work that best represents what you would like to showcase during your exhibition. Please upload JPGs only.