The Town of Jupiter Art Committee announces a Call For Exhibiting Artists at two locations, including Jupiter Town Hall and Harbourside Place. The application fee is $10.00. While artists who are residents in Jupiter will be given preference, this is an Open Call for All Artists! The Rickie Report is pleased to share the details and looks forward to writing an article about your exhibit!
Town of Jupiter Art Committee
C A L L F O R A R T I S T S
Submissions for all 2D (drawing, painting, photography, prints, mixed media, etc…) and 3D artworks (sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, etc…) are accepted provided they fit within the size parameters indicated below for each location. This document covers art submissions for the Town of Jupiter Gallery of Art and the art display cases located at Harbourside Place. This form may be used for submission to either location, or to both.
Guidelines for accepting and displaying artwork
Jupiter Community Center Art Gallery:
The gallery area consists of two (2) hallways (one short and one long) within the Jupiter Community Center Building located at the address listed above, directly across from the Town Hall building. There is also a locked display case located in one of the hallways of the art gallery area.
Dimensions of Art Gallery display area:
• Short Hall: Height & Width dimensions, Weight Limits (contact Gallery to see Floor Plan*)
• Long Hall: Height & Width dimensions, Weight Limits (contact Gallery to see Floor Plan*)
• Display Case: Dimensions, H: 5’8” W: 5’8”, D: 24” glass shelving cannot be adjusted. Access is from the front only. Key remains at the Reception Desk.
Harbourside Place Display Cases:
There are four (4) locked cases available for display. The number of pieces accepted will depend on how many pieces the artist has available and any vacant space within the cases.
No free standing pedestals outside the display cabinets.
• Dimensions of each case: 48” height x 96” width x 12” depth with adjustable glass shelving. Accepted artworks are only displayed within cases, not on the wall. Maximum size of accepted work is 24” height x 36” width. Installation is predicated on harborside providing labor assistance to install.
Who Can Apply:
Any artist can submit an application to display their artworks. Jupiter artists, living and working in the Jupiter area will be given preference.
Work by local students will also be considered and may be submitted by the student or the art teacher.
Rules and Guidelines for Submissions:
• The Town of Jupiter Art Committee members along with the current Director of Art Exhibitions will review all submissions and contact artists that have been selected to exhibit their work. Artwork is chosen based on quality, appropriateness and availability.
• Submission packet should include the Artist Application, Application Fee, digital images of artworks on a CD or via e-mail (please see size requirements) and typed list of each (including: Title, Date Created, Size and Media, Price or NFS).
• Artworks chosen for exhibit at Harborside must be labeled upon delivery with name of artist, title of work and contact info (phone, email or website info). No prices shall be included on the label, however you may put NFS on the label if it is not for sale.
• Artwork chosen for a display cabinet in Harborside should be supplied with any necessary stands, pedestals, and supports.
• Artwork chosen for exhibit at the Town’s Exhibit Hall must be wired ready to hang, labeled on the back with name of artist, title of work and contact info (phone, email or website info, price or NFS)
• Size requirements for digital images included in submission packet @72dpi.
Additional Information:
• All purchases are to be directly conducted between artist and client. The Town of Jupiter Art Committee does not take any commissions for artwork sold. However, when a sale is made a donation to the Art Committee is greatly appreciated.
• Artworks chosen for exhibit should be available for the full length of the exhibition time, approxiately 1-2 months in the Community Center Gallery and approximately 1-2 months in Harbourside Place.
• If an artist needs to remove a piece before the timeframe is completed, it should be noted on the Artist Application form and the artist must contact the Art Committee liaison to arrange retrieving the artwork.
• The Town of Jupiter will provide insurance coverage. if the exhibit contains items valued at not more than $1,000 per item and $50,000 per exhibition. If the artist feels this is not sufficient for their work, he/she is encouraged to provide additional insurance.
• By signing the Artist Application, the artist grants the Town of Jupiter Art Committee permission to reproduce images of accepted artworks for promotional purposes.
*Image of floor plan of Community Center Gallery display area provided when deemed necessary.
Town of Jupiter – Artist Application
Town of Jupiter Art Committee • c/o Town Hall
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-741-2400
Artist Contact Information:
Please Print Clearly
Artists Name: _____________________________________________________________
If Artist is a student, name of parent/guardian: ______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________
State: _____________ Zip: _______
Email: __________________________________
Website:________________________________
Day Phone: _______________________
Evening Phone: _______________________
Cell Phone: _____________________________
Application Fee: $10.00
Make application fee checks payable to the Town of Jupiter with a notation “Art Committee”.
The Town of Jupiter Art Committee is not responsible for artworks left after the end of the exhibition dates. Artists must make arrangements to pick up their artworks as we have no space available to store artworks.
INITIAL:__________
Submission Information:
Please check next to location of interest:
_____ Jupiter Community Arts Center Gallery
Dates artworks are available for exhibition: _________________________________
_____ Harbourside Place
Dates artworks are available for exhibition: _________________________________
_____ Both Locations
Dates artworks are available for exhibition: __________________________________
_____ Number of Artworks Submitted (Include CD of images and list of descriptions)
Please mail submission packet to:
Town of Jupiter Art Committee • c/o Town Hall
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-741-2400
By signing this 2 page document, I agree to the terms outlined.
Artist Signature: _________________________________________
Date: _____________
For Art Committee Use Only:
(Please include this form in your Submission Packet)
Submission Packet received by (please print):
__________________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Date: _________________
Committee Member or Staff Application Fee received by (initial): ___________________
Exhibition Information:
Location: __________________________________________
Exhibition Dates: ____________________________________
Delivery Date: ______________________ Artwork received by: ________________
Pick up Date: _______________________ Artwork received by: ________________
Exhibit Hall’s Reception Date: _____________________
For more details please contact:
Town of Jupiter Art Committee • c/o Town Hall
210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561-741-2400
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