Comme Ca Art and AWOL Studios invites submissions from artists living within the Greater Manchester area, working in any 2D & 3D media, video, sound or performance for the Open Call Exhibition.

The artists selected for the Comme Ca Art Exhibition will be judged by an expert panel with the following awards going to the chosen artists:

The 1st prize winner will receive £2,500.

The 2nd prize, ‘Highly Commended’, will receive £500

Selected artists will be offered the opportunity to work with Comme Ca Art on future exhibitions.

Submissions will be shortlisted and presented to a panel of external judges from which the winner and runner up will be chosen.

The judging panel includes:

Zoe Watson: Curator at The Lowry

Sophie Helm: Director of Manchester Art Fair

Jane Lawson: Castlefield Gallery Artist Development Producer

How to Enter

Each artist can submit up to TWO artworks, with an accompanying brief description of each piece. Please also include the following information per piece submitted:

Title of the artwork

Medium

Dimensions

Year

Selling Price (if for sale)

Artists Statement including a description of the work Submissions to be emailed to opencallawol22@gmail.com

All submissions to be made by Monday 28th February (midnight)
There is an entry fee for all artists of £5 per work payable via PayPal (paypal details will be sent after entry)

Additional Info:

If selected, please ensure all works come with hanging fixtures or clear instructions on how to display.

Artwork will be installed by our team of technicians; artists do not need to be present.

The Comme Ca/ AWOL Studios Open Call Exhibition Private View and winner announcement will take place on Thursday 28th April 2022.

The exhibition will continue to run until 31.05.22. During the exhibition people can view by appointment, Wednesday & Thursday and on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm.

Collection of work after the exhibition will be on Tuesday 07.06.22 – Thursday 09.06.22 between 11am – 3pm, or by arrangement with the Comme Ca Art Gallery.

Key Dates:

Submission deadline: Monday 28th February 2022 (midnight) 
Notification of selection: by Monday 28.03.22
Delivery of exhibiting art works: Tuesday 12.04.22 to Thursday 14.04.22 2022 between 11am – 4pm.  
Exhibition Private View and Winner Announced: Thursday 28.04.22 from 6pm – 8pm.

Exhibition: 29.04.22 to 31.05.22

Collection of art works: Tuesday 07.06.22 – Thursday 09.06.22 between 11am – 3pm, or by arrangement with the Comme Ca Art Gallery.

Terms & Conditions:

Any artist submitting work are agreeing to the following conditions of entry:
By entering the COMME CA ART x AWOL Open Call 2022 Artists are agreeing that their work will be available for the dates stated in the application form. Artists take full responsibility for the delivery, insurance and shipping of any selected work(s).

If artwork is for sale; we take 40% commission on a sale so please amend your priced prior to entering.

Submission does not guarantee selection.

Entry Fees are non refundable.
Artists agree to allow AWOL Studios / Comme Ca Art to use any images of their artwork on publicity associated with the Open Call 2022.
Artists must also guarantee that by submitting the work they own all moral and intellectual property rights in that work.
AWOL Studios / Comme Ca Art are not liable for any loss or damage incurred to the artwork if shortlisted and exhibited, and advises all artists to seek their own insurance.

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