CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Downtown Revival by Kacie Arenson

Freedom to Create Invitational Exhibition
Open through May 27

Featured Artists:
Janet Aguilera, Kacie Arenson, Jane Brundage, Debbie Callen, Randina Casenza, Carol Compton, McKenzie Coonce, Ilse Cordoni, Jodey Dugan, Lynne Fix, Charla Gabert, Yolanda Gutierrez, Glynnis Kaye, Nancy Lovelady, John Mallon, Jacquelyn Paull, Karen Pearle, Catherine Ryan, Sally Stewart, Joi Tripp, Denise Wagner, Carol Waldren, Diana White, Amy Wrightstone, Wesley Wong, Wilma Wyss



OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS!

Inspired by Artists
We all have a favorite, the one who made us fall in love with art, appreciate art, really dig art. From Dali to Koons, Kahlo to Leibovitz, there are thousands before us who feed us inspiration. Now is your chance to pay tribute in the juried exhibition Inspired by Artists June 1 – July 29 at IMA!

Choose the one artist who came to you in the middle of the night and said, "hey, be an artist". She or he can be a sculptor, a painter, a photographer, past, current, well known or not, but they must be an artist whose medium is one other than mosaics. Create a mosaic inspired by your favorite artist and tell us why. Who is your favorite artist?

Your Juror: Kate Kerrigan is a professional stone and smalti artist exploring time and place through photography and mosaics. The recipient of multiple mosaic art awards, Ms. Kerrigan exhibits her work year round in several different exhibitions across the country with both national and international recognition. 

Requirements:

• Absolutely no replications or reproductions will be accepted
• Must choose a non-mosaic artist, limit one artist influence per participant
• Visual artist influence only
• Wall pieces only
• No larger than 36" in either direction
• Must not exceed 40 lbs.
• MUST be rigged for hanging
• Selected artists will be asked to include a brief statement describing their artist influence

Submission Requirements:

• Please submit images to mckenzie@instituteofmosaicart.com
• Subject line: Artist Influence
• Body of email to include: Your full name, artist influence, title, materials, price if for sale and dimensions (note: IMA receives a 25% commission on each piece sold)

All images MUST be:

• JPG format
• 300 dpi resolution
• Minimum 3" on the longest side
• Save image file as: lastname-IMA,jpg

Deadlines:

• May 12, Deadline to submit images
• May 19, Notification of accepted pieces
• May 28, Deadline to drop off piece
• June 1, Exhibit opens
• June 29, Exhibit closes

Note: If you would like your work to be considered, you must submit images only and meet all requirements listed above. Please do not drop off any artwork. Jurors will be announced soon.

Community Mosaics Photo Exhibition
Mosaics have become a tremendous part of community artwork that brings our neighborhoods together and builds beauty in our cities. IMA is thrilled to host artists whose work make these projects possible, and celebrate the communities that create them, in the Community Mosaics Photo Exhibition June 1 – July 29!

If you are a mosaic artist or team of artists who has led community mosaic projects this is a wonderful opportunity to get your name out there and exhibit your work! In a series of framed photographs along with a brief statement, share your projects, experiences and the people with whom you worked.

Requirements:

• Each participant will be given 4ft x 2ft (8sq feet) wall space, please make sure the quantity and size of your content does not exceed this square footage. Also consider space between photos.
• This may either be a photo display of one particular community project or multiple community projects
• You may choose to provide a portfolio with extended work to be displayed in your wall space; IMA will provide pedestals for this
• All photos MUST be framed and rigged for hanging; we will not accept poster boards
• Minimum size requirement for photos is 8" x 10"
• A one-paragraph write-up about yourself or the team of participants and a brief background on the project(s) you are exhibiting. This write-up should also be framed or mounted.

Submission Requirements:

• Please submit images to mckenzie@instituteofmosaicart.com
• Subject line: Community Mosaics Photo Exhibition
• Body of email to include: Your full name or the full names of all team members, the one paragraph write-up and the quantity and size of photos to be exhibited. Please note that this write-up submission is solely for IMA reference, you will still be required to print and frame your own for the exhibition.

All images MUST be:

• JPG format
• 300 dpi resolution
• Minimum 3" on the longest side
• Save image file as: lastname-IMA,jpg

Deadlines (there is limited space available, don't wait to submit!)

• May 19, Deadline for submissions
• May 25 - 30, Drop-off period, please drop-off content in boxes
• June 1, Exhibit opens
• July 29, Exhibit closes

Note: If you would like your work to be considered, you must submit content and meet all requirements listed above. Please do not drop off any projects.