CALL FOR ENTRIES: Hecho en Dallas Exhibition at the Latino Cultural Center - Deadline 2/28

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 02/02/2015 04:40 PM CST

The Latino Cultural Center announces a

CALL FOR ENTRIES

12th Annual

Hecho en Dallas

Juried Exhibition

Overview

Hecho en Dallas is an annual juried exhibition designed to showcase the recent work of professional artists who reside and are active in the artistic environment of the Dallas area. The exhibition was conceived by the Latino Cultural Center in recognition of the talented pool of artists whose creative endeavors give vitality to the cultural movement in DFW.

Exhibition Timeline

Submission deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 by 5 p.m.

Not a postmark deadline. Entries received after the

deadline will be disqualified.

Notifications to artists: Saturday, March 14, 2015 via email

Delivery of artwork: March 21-28, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Opening reception: Friday, April 10, 2015, 6-8 p.m.

Exhibition dates: April 10 – June 20, 2015

Pick-up artwork: June 23-June 30, 2015

Eligibility

Artists must reside in the City of Dallas or within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex
Art must have been created within the last three years to be eligible
Any medium will be considered; however, artists who exhibit artwork that requires the use of special equipment (computers, projectors, multimedia devices, etc.) will be responsible for providing such equipment for the duration of the exhibition
Size limit for 3D artwork will not exceed 15 feet (length + width + depth), with the longest side of the piece not exceeding 7 feet
For 2D artwork, the longest side cannot exceed 7 feet
There is no entry fee for this juried exhibition

How to Submit Entries

Please submit the following for consideration:

Max of three images of artwork to be considered; files should be named using the last name of the artist, first initial of first name, and sequential numbers for every digital photograph submitted. Example: GonzalezC1.jpg
Artist statement of 50 words or less
Artist may submit up to three different artworks to be considered following the parameters defined above.
Completed Artist Entry Form
Entries may be submitted by email at hechoendallas@gmail.com or by mail or in person at the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, TX 75204
Uncompleted submissions will not be considered

Notification

Artists will be notified of selection Saturday, March 14, 2015 via email
- Works must be ready for display, including framing and a secure hanging device, if applicable. Artwork that is not suitable for hanging/displaying will not be included in the exhibition

Delivery of Artwork

Artwork must be delivered to the Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204, from March 21-28, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mailed entries should arrive at the LCC by the deadline.
Hand-delivered entries may be turned in during LCC regular hours, Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Contact Information

Benjamin Espino, 214-671-0050

benjamin.espino@dallascityhall.com

Jessica Trevizo, 214-670-7952

jessica.trevizo@dallascityhall.com

12thAnnual Hecho en Dallas juried exhibition

Artist Entry Form

Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2015 by 5 p.m.

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City: ______________ State: ______________ Zip Code: ________________

Telephone: _________________________ E-mail: ______________________