MIXMASTER
Juried Members Exhibition
MIXMASTER seeks to discover and recognize the talents of artists in the New England and tri-state region. Created to encourage contemporary art, this exhibition provides an opportunity for established and emerging artists to debut their latest works. Works are selected by Juror Ashley Dillman, Sales Director of Freight + Volume Gallery in New York City. Visitors to the exhibition are invited to cast a vote for their favorite work. The Museum will announce the winner of the Visitor’s Selection Prize at the close of the exhibition.
More about this exhibition
Prizes:
First Prize: $500 and a solo show in “The Lab” (Dates TBD)
Second Prize: $300
Third Prize: $200
Juror Selection: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level and all benefits ($250 value)
Visitor’s Award: Upgraded membership to Director’s Circle membership level and all benefits ($250 value)
Juror: Ashley Dillman is the Sales Director of Freight + Volume in New York City. Established in 2005 by Nick Lawrence, Freight + Volume is a gallery dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging and established artists, and in particular work which is innovative and not afraid to take risks. While Freight + Volume is especially interested in narrative and text-based material, ultimately their predominant criteria is the quality of the work itself, regardless of technique, content or style; with the motivation to show dynamic, visceral, and provocative new work in all media and dealing with a range of subject matter.
Dates:
September 24 Submissions begins on CaFÉ (callforentry.org)
December 14 Deadline for submissions on CaFÉ (Late entries will NOT be accepted)
January 2 Notification via CaFÉ and on mattmuseum.org
January 4-11 Works accepted at Mattatuck Museum from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *January 8 – Extended drop-off hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m
January 13 Deadline for receiving shipped artwork by 5:00 p.m.
January 20 Exhibition Opening; Reception 1:00-3:00 p.m.
February 28 Exhibition closes
March 4-8 Pick-up of all work from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
March 5 Pick-up of all work from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
March 11 & 12 All works pre-paid for shipping sent back to artist