Call for Artists!
April 8, 2016
Call for Artists
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Seeks Artist Submissions for Bassett Gallery’s 2016-2017 Season
Camden – The Bassett Gallery at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County (FAC) is currently accepting artist materials for consideration for exhibition in the Bassett Gallery to be scheduled from September 2016 through May 2017. All submissions will be considered for both solo and group exhibitions.
Artists must submit samples via email, linked to a “cloud” portfolio (Drop Box, Google Drive,) or by sending a CD or flash drive with at least 10 images. These images should encompass the artists’ methods and styles. A resume, submission form, description of the style of work, its size and medium used should all be included. Submissions must also include a brief artist statement and be representative of the work that will be on exhibition. All forms of artistic mediums will be considered.
Submission forms can be found on the Fine Arts Center website at www.fineartscenter.org/gallery, or you may drop by the FAC Box Office to get a copy. Materials will not be returned unless requested.
Materials will be accepted through May 20, 2016. Send to:
Bassett Gallery Exhibits Committee
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
810 Lyttleton Street
Camden, SC 29020
Please email your submissions to [email protected]. For questions regarding submissions, contact Jane Peterson at [email protected] or by phone at 803-425-7676 ext. 305.
Artists are responsible for load-in, hanging, and tear-down of the exhibit. Any expenses incurred by the artist(s) for travel, set-up, tear-down, etc. of any exhibition are not covered by the FAC. The cost of exhibiting in the Bassett Gallery is the full responsibility of the artist(s.) Artists should be willing to allow some or all of the pieces in the exhibition to be available for purchase. The selected artists will be notified by the FAC no later than June 30, 2016.
Exhibitions in the Bassett Gallery normally change every four to six weeks. The Gallery is free and open to the public. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday. The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County is located at 810 Lyttleton Street in Camden. For more information about the FAC, please visit www.fineartscenter.org or call (803) 425-7676, ext. 300.
The Fine Arts Center is funded in part by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation and the South Carolina Arts Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding provided by the City of Camden, Kershaw County, and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina along with donations from businesses and individuals.
