Global Visions

Juried Show 2010

The World Affairs Council of Northern California exhibition space is open during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM in a central location near Union Square. The audience for the exhibits includes street traffic, event attendees (approximately 2,000 per month), community leaders and Trustees of the World Affairs Council. Additionally, with each art exhibition the World Affairs Council offers an opening reception to its more than 15k community members.

The World Affairs Council is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that offers a forum where leaders of all sectors join members of the public to engage in issues of international importance. Policymakers, business executives, philanthropists, academics, students, civic leaders and an attentive public join in the Council’s programs to listen, learn, discuss and debate – deepening understanding of global affairs. World Affairs Council art exhibits provide an opportunity to visually represent international issues and world affairs. The World Affairs Council is celebrating its 15th anniversary of hosting artists involved in global affairs. For a complete archive of featured artists please visit ItsYourWorld.org/ArtExhibitsArchive

Don't Miss Our Juried Exhibitions!

Group Show

May 10 – June 30

Opening Reception: Thursday, May 13, 6:00-8:00 PM

Solo Show

July 7 – August 27

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 8 6:00-8:00 PM

Art Gallery Location:

The World Affairs Council
312 Sutter Street, San Francisco
Main Gallery - 2nd Floor

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, & during special events

IMPORTANT DATES 2010 For Artists

Hand deliver framed work with wire and hooks: Monday or Tuesday, May 3-4, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Pick-up work: Thursday, July 1, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Solo artist hand deliver and hang own work: Tuesday, July 6, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Solo artist takes down show: Friday, August 27, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

JURORS

Corden Potts Gallery owners Elizabeth Corden and Jan Potts plus 2 World Affairs Council staff members.

JUROR’S AWARDS

1. Accepted work will be featured in a group exhibition (May 10 – June 30) accompanied by a reception Thursday, May 13, 6:00-8:00 PM
2. 1 artist will receive a solo exhibition at the World Affairs Council of Northern California (July 7 – August 27) accompanied by a reception Thursday, July 8 6:00-8:00 PM.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to artists working with photography, all two dimensional work. The subject matter of the art must be international or related to global challenges that we face, such as the environment and climate change, development and poverty, security, and human rights. Include an artist’s statement (250-500 words) relating to the theme of global issues and world affairs. Framed work should not exceed 24”x36” and must weigh less than 25lbs.

ENTRY FEE

Artist may submit up to 5 pieces of artwork. The nonrefundable fee for 3 submissions is $10, and an additional $10 for each work submitted after that. All major credit cards accepted or please make checks payable to the World Affairs Council of Northern California. If submitting credit card payment, please email or call in the details.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

The World Affairs Council reserves the right to refuse works not accurately represented by the submissions.  By submitting your work for consideration, you agree that the work will be available during the exhibition dates listed, and that you will be able to deliver and pick up work on the dates specified. Alternate work may not be substituted for work selected by the jury. All entries must be submitted by email or CD to:

 World Affairs Council of Northern of California
Attn: Mary Dolan
312 Sutter Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.293.4626
WorldAffairsArt@gmail.com
www.ItsYourWorld.org/ArtExhibit

Images must be JPEG format no larger than 1500 pixels in any direction and at 72 dpi. Please use the following naming conventions, LastName_FirstName_Image#.jpg. For example Smith_John_Image1.jpg

RETURNS

Submissions sent on CD without a self-addressed, stamped envelope will not be returned. Entries without fees included will not be juried. Shipped work must be sent with prepaid return shipping or it will not be accepted.

ACCEPTED WORK DETAILS

1. Art must be exhibit ready. The World Affairs Council does not pay for shipping, framing, matting, or other preparation of the work. 
2. The artist will provide no more than 100 word description of work with retail price.
3. Installation system.  The Council uses a hanging track installation system.  A track runs along the top of the wall.  From the tracks hang hooks with heavy duty wires with crane hooks affixed to the end. Each track hook provides two wires and two crane hooks.  The art hangs from the crane hooks.  The crane hooks allow for height adjustment, as appropriate for each installation.
4. The exhibition space consists of a long hallway (92’ total length), foyer (wall about 10’x7’), and small conference room.
5. Sales are encouraged, although the World Affairs Council will not administer any of the art sales. Interested parties will be referred directly to the artist.
6. Permission to use the artist’s digital images for publicity of the exhibit. The Council also requests a discounted price for the World Affairs Council to possibly purchase a piece from the exhibition.
7. The solo artist will install their own exhibit.  The World Affairs Council provides the hanging system, tape measure and a ladder. 

CHECKLIST

1. Credit card information or check payable to World Affairs Council of Northern California ($10 for 3 images and an additional $10 for each additional). If submitting credit card payment, please email or call in the details.
2. Email or CD of images no larger than 1500 pixels in any direction and at 72 dpi with the following naming convention: LastName_FirstName_Image#.jpg
3. Entry Form to include

a. Contact information
b. Image list of work submitted including:

i. Title and Image #
ii. Dimensions of framed work
iii. Retail price

1. Artist Statement (250-500 words)

LIABILITY

The World Affairs Council of Northern California does not provide insurance. The World Affairs Council of Northern California will exercise all reasonable care in the handling of works; however, artists must enter works at their own risk and assume all liability. Artists are responsible for all shipping and/or delivery costs.