March Group Art Show

Call For Artists

The Jones Gallery invites you to apply for our March Group Art Show.

Art Show Dates

Wednesday, March 2nd – Thursday, March 24th

Entry Fee

$30 for 5 entries

Entry Deadline

Tuesday, February 1st, 11:59 pm

Commission on Sales

75% of proceeds from sales go to the artist

Rules for Participating

Eligibility

This is a national art show open to artists and photographers 18 years of age or older. All artwork must be for sale and the original creation of the submitting artist or photographer.

No reproductions of original paintings or drawings are allowed.

NOTE: Previous acceptance into one of our Art Shows DOES NOT constitute acceptance into future shows.

Entry Fee

A non-refundable entry fee is required before being entered into the jury selection process.

$30 for 5 Entries

Artists wanting to enter the jury selection process may submit up to 5 images to be reviewed.

NOTE: Payment DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the Group Art Show as we may receive more entries than gallery spaces available.

Selection Process

Artists may apply for the Group Art Show at two locations online.

  • CallForEntry.org (CaFE)
  • Jones Gallery website

NOTE: Based on the size of your original art submitted, gallery will choose a maximum of (3) originals to display for the show you have selected.

Art Display Options

Art or photography displayed at the gallery in the past year will not be accepted.

The gallery will jury 0, 1, 2 or a maximum of 3 pieces to exhibit during the Group Art Show.

Maximum Size Artwork Display Area

48″ width x 72″ height

NOTE: Art MUST be wired on the back ready to hang.

Submitting Images of Art

All images need to be in the JPEG format and can not exceed 5MB.

Images MUST show the entire original artwork but DO NOT need to be cropped to remove the frame or background.

Although we’re not here to judge the photography of your artwork and Photoshop cropping skills, it is recommended you spend some time to provide a quality photograph of your art when submitting.

Important Dates

Payment Deadline:

Tuesday, February 1st, 11:59 pm

Acceptance Notification:

Monday, February 7th, 10 PM

Art Delivery Dates:

Friday, February 25th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Saturday, February 26th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Group Art Show Dates:

Wednesday, March 2nd through Thursday, March, 24th

First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District

Jones Gallery is in a 100 year old historically registered warehouse building, having 9000 sq. ft. of display space. Located in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District. A Nationally recognized area of new and restored buildings housing art galleries, studios, theater, live music, along with acclaimed restaurants. In business over 10 years.

Artist Participation

We request that only local artists be present during the First Friday’s artist’s reception. If you are unable to do so we understand but try your best to be present.

NOTE: 75% of sales go to the artist.

Art purchased through the gallery may be taken by the patron at the time of payment.

Artists are notified by email of the sale and should have art ready to replace the sold piece at their earliest convenience. Out of state artists are not required to replace any sold art.

Local Artwork Delivery & Pick-Up

Artists must make up two tags for each piece, one to put on the back of the artwork and one to put up on the wall.

Both tags need to be no larger than 3.5″ x 5″ and labeled with the following:

  • Artist’s Name
  • Title
  • Medium
  • Price
  • City
  • State

NOTE: Art MUST be wired on the back ready to hang.

Delivery Dates & Times:

  • Friday, February 25th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)
  • Saturday, February 26th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Pick-Up Dates & Times:

  • Friday, March 25th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)
  • Saturday, March 26th – (11:00 am to 5:00 pm)

National Artwork Shipping and Return

Shipping Artwork

Artist shipping in their work may do it anytime after being selected up to the Saturday, February 26th due date.

Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance (during shipping) of artworks.

NOTE: ALL SHIPPED ARTWORK MUST INCLUDE A RETURN PREPAID SHIPPING LABEL

NOTE: FedEx is the gallery preferred courier although UPS and USPS will be accepted, all with included return prepaid shipping labels.

We do not accept any wooden crates or boxes that can not be reused to return back the artwork. Artwork must be shipped in strong, reusable cartons or crates with no free-floating Styrofoam or popcorn packing. Packing material must be reusable for return shipping.

All art must be labeled on the back with artist’s name, title, media, price, and best way to be contacted.

NOTE: Any artwork not wired and ready for installation WILL NOT be accepted.

Returning Artwork

Unsold artwork will be returned by the Jones Gallery to the artist within two weeks following the closing date of the exhibition in accordance with prepaid labels.

Jones Gallery will not accept postage stamps, credit card numbers, or shipping accounts for return of artwork, nor will Jones Gallery staff take artwork to the post office or anywhere else to be weighed, measured, or pay for shipping.

Jones Gallery is not responsible for return of any artwork if shipping label is not prepaid.

Insurance and Liability

The Jones Gallery will exercise extreme care in handling all artwork, but will not assume any liability for loss or damage while on display in the Jones Gallery or during shipping. It is the artist’s responsibility to independently insure their own work.

Artists accepted to the show give the Jones Gallery permission to use their submitted images or photographed images of their work on display in the gallery for promotional purposes.

Artists not delivering their art in the required time frame, without contacting the gallery, will be disqualified from this show with no refund.

NOTE:  Art work not picked up within 30 days from the shows closing will be donated to charity. It is not the responsibility of the Jones Gallery to contact the artist to come pick up their work.

$30 Entry Fee

Pay at CallForEntry.org

CaFÉ™ is the foremost call for entries submission and online jurying solution by and for artists specifically for the arts and the public art field.

Set-up a free account and apply for the show at link below.

Pay at JonesGalleryKC

Upon payment you will be redirected to our web page to submit images of your artwork.

Questions or Comments

If you have any questions about the Call-For-Artists process or the First Friday Art Shows drop us a line!

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