Information for Artists

Schedule

January 11	Complete applications (printed or electronic versions) and application fees must be received at Buckman Elementary School by 4:30 pm
January 19	Jury meets. Note: Jury will be postponed one week in the event of inclement weather.
February 1	Notification of acceptance will be mailed or emailed to artists. Photos of artwork by artists not accepted in the show are returned via SASE
February 11	Accepted artists must have reconfirmed their intent to participate via email or phone
March 5	Printed marketing materials (posters, postcards, handbills) available for artist pick-up at the Buckman Elementary School office (320 SE 16th Ave., Portland)
March 12	Artist packets containing space assignments, price tags, nametags, marketing materials and tickets mailed
April 10, 11	Artists deliver accepted artwork to Buckman Elementary School. The school will be open Thursday evening, April 10th, from 6:30 to 9pm, and Friday morning, April 11th, from 8 to 11am for setup. Layout assignments will be included in artist packets (see above)
April 11, 12	Buckman Art Show & Sell April 11 — 5–9 pm ($5 admission for public; children 4 and under are free; artist and one guest are free) April 12 — 10am – 5pm ($2 suggested donation; children 4 and under are free) April 11 — Jupiter Hotel Event 7 – 8:30pm – Silent auction of donated art 8:30 – 11pm – Concert featuring well-known local musical talent
April 12	Show take-down from 5-7pm. School building will be locked at the conclusion of take-down
May 2008	Checks mailed to artists no later than 30 days after sale

Background

The Buckman Art Show & Sell showcases Portland’s vibrant and talented art community while raising much-needed funds for the city’s premier public elementary school with an arts-centered curriculum. Initiated by a team of dedicated parents and artists in 1991, this beloved community-wide event invites professional local artists to show their work in an energetic and family-oriented atmosphere. Opening night festivities kick off a weekend filled with artwork and performances by Buckman Elementary School-Arts Focus students and artists from throughout the Portland area.

More than 100 established and emerging artists presenting a range of media and styles will be selected for the 18th annual Buckman Art Show & Sell. Artists—both professional and Buckman students—receive 70% of their proceeds, with the remaining 30% directly supporting Buckman’s art education programming. Thanks to the outstanding work of local artists and volunteers, last year’s artist sales grossed more than $63,000!

This year we are excited to add a new element to the Buckman Art Show & Sell’s Friday night festivities. In addition to the eagerly awaited opening night and silent auction at the school, we will be holding an event at the Jupiter Hotel courtyard featuring an art auction, musical performances and much more. Details are still coming together, but it looks to be a fantastic addition to the Buckman Art Show & Sell.

In 1989, Buckman Arts Magnet Elementary School became Portland's only public school with an arts-centered curriculum. Students attending Buckman receive weekly drama, art, music, and dance classes that encourage artistic and academic growth. The Buckman Art Show & Sell provides an exciting opportunity for students to envision and develop their own creative futures.

Layout

All artwork is presented in an informal gallery-style arrangement in the Buckman cafeteria and gym. Accepted artists will be assigned a location to best fit the artwork on view. Space assignments will be sent to accepted artists in a packet by March 12, 2008. Limited amounts of additional artwork for re-stocking during the event may be stored under tables or in designated areas in the school.

Donations for Silent Auctions

Two silent auctions will be held on Friday night—at both the lively Buckman Art Show & Sell at the school and the Jupiter Hotel event. If you feel strongly about the necessity of arts education, and you wish to support Buckman’s arts-integrated educational programs, please consider donating a piece for these events! Donated artwork sold in the silent auction means 100% proceeds for the school, which can be used to preserve and expand the arts programs at Buckman, the city’s premier public arts elementary school, serving children from all economic and ethnic backgrounds from all over Portland. We are very grateful for any artwork you wish to donate.

The Buckman Art Show & Sell jury will decide which event the donated piece is best suited for. Artists may designate a minimum bid for donated pieces.

Publicity

The event is promoted through a media campaign, including postcards mailed to over 1,000 art enthusiasts, posters distributed about town, press releases and photos submitted to appropriate print media, PSAs submitted to electronic media, preview displays at the school, retail promotions, and the Buckman Art Show & Sell Web site (which lists all artists participating in the show). Posters, handbills, and postcards will be available for you to distribute to your friends, family, clients, and neighborhood retailers in the Buckman office by March 5, 2008.

Artist Attendance

Artists are encouraged to attend opening night at Buckman Elementary School (admission for artist and one guest is free). While you are not required to be present, your presence at the event will likely increase your sales. If you cannot attend, please provide business cards, postcards, and/or a mailing list so visitors may reach you after the sale.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for original artwork in a broad range of media—from painting to puppetry, ceramics to glass, jewelry to handbags, knitwear to mixed media. Established and emerging artists are highly encouraged to apply. Artwork must be produced by the artist applying to the sale. Looking for a venue to sell older work? Seeking a place to show your new work to the public? This is the event for you! If you would be interested in doing a live artist demonstration during the Art Show & Sell, please fill out the Artist Demonstrations portion of the application.

Jury Process

All entries will be judged on the basis of four (4) images of artwork submitted by each artist. Submitted images should be representative of the work intended for sale at the event. The jury includes working artists and arts professionals. Please submit at least four (4) high-quality images of your artwork: If you are mailing or dropping off your application, please submit each photo in both printed form as well as on CD (jpg or tif format, 300 dpi or higher) or 35mm slide form. Please note: Artwork submitted digitally, either via electronic application or on CD, is most preferred for publicity purposes. Make sure your name, title of the piece, date and photographer’s name are specified.

Acceptance Notification

Artists’ will be contacted by mail or email about their acceptance status by February 1, 2008. (Artists who do not provide email addresses should provide correct phone contact information on their application for follow-up communications.) Accepted artists must reconfirm their intent to participate by email or phone by February 11, 2008. Applications not accepted will be returned in the SASE provided by artists. SASE must be large enough and carry sufficient postage to accommodate application, photos of artwork, and any other materials submitted with the application. SASEs submitted with insufficient postage or improperly sized envelopes cannot be used. Artists with unusable SASEs will be contacted and asked to pick up their artwork at the Buckman School office. Applications remaining in the office after March 1, 2008 will be recycled.

How to apply

[The application period ended January 11, 2008.]

 

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320 SE 16th Ave
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