The Gualala Arts Collage Interest Group will present what is possible with the diverse art of collage and assemblage. Just as there are many meanings to illumination, there are many creative approaches to the art form of collage.

Illumination provides light to show clarity and insight. It can be represented spiritually, as an universal sacred entity, or as a personal enlightenment and transformation. The intensity and subject of illumination will be represented by each participating artist in their individual or collaborative art piece. The focus of these art pieces can range from the very personal to the collective unconsciousness; from the Illumination of the middle ages to today’s pop culture.

The art of assemblage and collage is the integration of seemingly unrelated materials to create a new whole. This exhibit promises to be inspiring and nurturing to the viewer, as well as providing insight into the art of collage and practitioners of our local collage group.

This exhibit is only open to Gualala Arts Collage Interest Group members.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

TURN IN ENTRY FORM BY:  June 7, 2024

DELIVER ARTWORK:   June 12, 10am – 2pm

OPENING RECEPTION:  June 14, 4pm – 6pm

PICK-UP ARTWORK:  July 8, 10am – 2pm

Exhibit Sponsor:

Gualala Arts Collage Interest Group

Curator: Donnalynn Chase

(408) 674-596

dl2makeart@gmail.com

Registration & entry directions:

1. Registration fee is $15 per entry, $20 per entry if the item is not for sale. For paper entry, make checks payable to Gualala Arts and include with your entry/registration form. If mailing a paper entry, send to Gualala Arts Center, C/O Collage Exhibit, PO 244, Gualala, CA, 95445.
2. A registration form is required for EACH piece of art/entry. A diptych, triptych or a set is one entry.
3. The Entry Form (paper and online) provides basic information for the exhibit “Title Card” which is created by Gualala Arts. A “Title Card” will be displayed beside each piece. The information will include the unique Tracking Number, Artist’s name, Title, Media and the Selling Price. It is essential that this information is correct, since this information is used to track sales and send checks to artists.
4. Please fill out an Entry Form for EACH piece. Turn in the top portion to Gualala Arts, with entry fee by the deadline. When delivering the art, attach the Entry Label portion securely to each piece. For Online Registration label each piece with your name and contact information along with the Title of the piece. Keep the Artist Receipt for your personal record of what you are exhibiting.
5. There is no limit to number of entries. Please indicate your order of hanging preference on your registration form, if hanging space becomes an issue. You will be notified if any of your pieces can not displayed in the exhibit.
6. This exhibit is only open to Gualala Arts Collage Interest Group of members in good standing.
7. This show will NOT be juried, but it will be judged and moderate prizes will be awarded. Prizes are sponsored by Gualala Arts Collage Interest Group.
8. Gualala Arts will retain 30% commission on all sales of entries (and multiples) made during the course of the exhibit.
9. Ensure all artwork is professionally prepared for hanging or display (no saw-tooth hangers, no “clip frames”, etc.). Gualala Arts is not liable for any art work or installation, at any point in the process.
10. For each entry, please submit to the curator a short statement on how your art piece relates to the theme of illumination. Be sure to include your name and the title of your piece. This statement will be incorporated into the exhibit.
11. Please attend the opening reception. Bring food that does not require utensils.  Toothpicks may be used by the preparer to spear items. The food should be finger food and/or assembled so that the guest can simply pick up the item and put it on their plate.  Chips, nuts and the like will not work.
12. For clarification, additional information or to help with the exhibit, please feel free to contact the curator.