Deadline: April 18, 2024 {ONLINE}
Collage!
Bedford Gallery
Lesher Center for the Arts
Walnut Creek, CA
July 6 – September 15, 2024
Exhibition Concept
Derived from the French verb coller, meaning to glue/stick, collage refers to both the method and art form in which paper and other media are arranged and affixed to a substrate. Though the first evidence of collage coincided with the invention of paper in China around 200 BC, it was not until the early 20th century that artists first used it as a technique.
Collage has since evolved into a popular and powerful medium that transcends traditional artistic boundaries. Versatile and accessible, collage allows for a creative amalgamation of 2- and 3-D materials, creating a fascinating visual interplay of textures, colors, and forms that explore the juxtaposition of seemingly disparate elements. From analog cut-and-paste to digital layering, this exhibition celebrates the deft use of materials and creative spirit of collage.
Jurors
Kimberley Acebo Arteche, Co-Executive Director, Berkeley Art Center, Berkeley, CA
Rangsook Yoon, Ph.D., Senior Curator, Sarasota Art Museum, Sarasota, FL
Eligibility
Open to all artists, 18 years of age or older.
Awards & Prizes
There will be over $2,000 in cash and prizes for artist awards.
Artwork Specifications
Artists may submit up to three artworks for consideration. Works must meet the collage theme of the exhibition and fit within the four main categories of collage: papier collé (i.e. paper collage), découpage, montage/photomontage, and assemblage. Open to all media.
Entry Fee
Free for new or current Bedford Gallery donors who donate $50 or more.
$40 non-refundable entry fee for all other applicants.
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New and current BG Donors: Once your application is complete and ready for submission, you must email galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org BEFORE you submit your application to have your entry fee waived.
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Contact:
email: galleryinfo@bedfordgallery.org
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
