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2012 Call for Artists for the Glen Vista Gallery

Date Posted: 05/21/12
Organization: Kalamazoo Nature Center
City: Kalamazoo

Description:

Help connect people to nature through art! Local and regional artists are invited to submit their nature related two-dimensional, artwork for review.

The Kalamazoo Nature Center (KNC) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world. Located on 1100 acres, KNC is just five miles north of downtown Kalamazoo and offers a variety of nature related activities and programs for all ages. A highlight on the property is the main Interpretive Center, which houses many educational exhibits, live animal displays and a 1300 square foot gallery, which acts as a space for artists to exhibit nature-related artwork. The Glen Vista Gallery is a space where visitors are inspired by the art on the walls and the beauty of the forest beyond the windows. Currently, we are looking for artists to fill 8 week periods for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

Sales at the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s Glen Vista Gallery are encouraged but not required. All work is sold on consignment. The Kalamazoo Nature Center keeps 20% of the sale price. The artist receives 80% of the sale price.

Submission process:

Artists shall submit an initial portfolio (3-4 images) for review. Send a CD, slides, photos OR e-mail high quality JPGs (preferred). Written explanations of work are welcomed. If you would be interested in offering or helping to teach a class or workshop for the public that relates to your art please let us know.

Submissions can be made via e-mail:
mkline@naturecenter.org

OR by post: (please DO NOT send original artwork)
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Attn: Public Programs & Exhibits Director
7000 North Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

The Kalamazoo Nature Center reserves the right to refuse to display an artist’s work which does not fit with the mission of “Connecting People with Nature” or meet Gallery Submission Guidelines:

• The submitted works must be genuinely those of the submitting artist.
• If work is submitted by an agent it must be done with the expressed permission of the artist.
• No artwork that would be inappropriate for children’s eyes will be accepted for display.

Submissions must be received by December 1st, 2012. A committee will meet in January 2013 to review submitted work and artists will be notified in early February 2013.