Call to Artists

Sitting or reclining, crossed legged or straight legged, sitting down or sitting on a high chair, squatting, being in the HOT SEAT, flying BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS, or being ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. Many phrases describe the act of sitting. How do crafthaus artists interpret this? We would like to show examples of the act of "sitting" and leave this open to interpretation. Our idea is to show actual chairs, benches, couches and other seating objects AS WELL AS artwork that references and plays with the act of sitting or any meaning thereof. Work in ALL MEDIA ENCOURAGED!

All selected work will be part of an online exhibition. The exhibit is open to all members of Craft haus and will be posted for one month. There is no entry fee and includes no monetary awards.

ELIGIBILITY:
To be eligible, submitted work must be designed and made by the artist. No work made from kits will be considered. We are looking for work that would be at home in an art gallery.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:
1. Images: You may submit up to 5 pieces for consideration, each piece may be
represented by 1-2 images, a full view and a detail.
Include on each file image: your last name and title of the piece.
Ex:Smith_Tribeca_Chair.jpg
Size of image:medium size images work best on Craft haus. Send 300 x 400.jpg
format.

2. On a Word document:
a. List of materials
b. Dimensions in height x width x depth
c. Please include a maximum of 1-2 sentences about each furniture piece.
d. Contact information for us.

3. Submit directly to glenguarino@mac.com PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR SUBMISSIONS TO THIS CALL.

SCHEDULE:

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 12.13.09

NOTIFICATION: 12.30.09 to 1.5.10 via email

EXHIBIT: 1.31.10 to 2.28.10

We look forward to seeing your work!
Thank you,
Glen and Marie Guarino
glenguarino@mac.com

About the Curators: Glen Guarino, Guarino Furniture Designs has a MA in Studio Furniture. He taught on the high school level for 32 years & has been an adjunct professor in the Fine Arts School at William Paterson University since 2001. Glen has been designing & making furniture since 1978. Some of his recent publications are in Fine Woodworking, 500 Tables by Lark & Studio Furniture from Today's leading Woodworkers is a Schiffer book. Glen has also been the subject of several articles & has appeared on TV. He exhibits in galleries & museums.
Marie taught Home Economics in inner city schools & has been helping Glen with his business for a number of years as his art agent...